24 Questions
What does a palpable liver edge below the ribs suggest?
Hepatomegaly
What happens to the span of liver dullness when the liver is enlarged?
It increases
What condition may displace liver dullness downward?
Liver abscess
When are the kidneys usually palpable?
When markedly enlarged
What is a common symptom of bladder infection?
Dull and pressure-like pain
What does urgency suggest in terms of the urinary tract?
Urinary tract infection
What does sudden overdistention of the bladder cause?
Acute urinary retention
What size of an abdominal mass with expansile pulsations suggests an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
≥3 cm
What type of pain is typically associated with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Flank pain
What is common in an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Suprapubic tenderness
What does a distended bladder above the symphysis pubis suggest?
Enlarged bladder
What is the typical size range of a distended bladder?
400-500 mL
What does a palpable liver edge below the ribs suggest?
Hepatomegaly
What condition may displace liver dullness downward?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
How accurate is percussion in detecting splenomegaly?
Moderately accurate
What type of pain suggests nephrolithiasis?
Flank pain
What is a common symptom of bladder infection?
Suprapubic tenderness
When are the kidneys usually palpable?
When markedly enlarged
What does urgency suggest in terms of the urinary tract?
Urinary tract infection
What does a palpable liver edge below the ribs suggest?
Liver disease
What does sudden overdistention of the bladder cause?
Acute urinary retention
What type of pain is typically associated with bladder infection?
Dull and pressure-like pain
What does a distended bladder above the symphysis pubis suggest?
Enlarged bladder
What size of an abdominal mass with expansile pulsations suggests an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
≥3 cm
Test your knowledge of hepatic palpation with this multiple-choice quiz. Practice identifying the significance of a palpable liver edge and differentiating between conditions such as hepatomegaly, cirrhosis, and liver disease. Sharpen your diagnostic skills with this quiz.
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