Medical Tests and Procedures Quiz

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Where is McBurney Point located?

Near the xiphoid process

Above the pubic symphysis

Between the umbilicus and left anterior superior iliac spine

Between the umbilicus and right anterior superior iliac spine (correct)

What is the purpose of the Heel Jar (Markle) test?

To assess for cholecystitis

To assess for renal colic

To assess for appendicitis (correct)

To assess for peptic ulcer disease

Which condition is indicated by pain with palpation at McBurney Point?

Appendicitis (correct)

Cholecystitis

Renal colic

Peptic ulcer disease

Which medical sign involves pain upon extension of the right thigh?

Psoas sign Signup and view all the answers

Which sign in the abdomen is associated with flexing and internally rotating the right hip?

Obturator sign Signup and view all the answers

Which test requires the patient to stand on tiptoes and then drop to their heels while the examiner strikes the patient's heel with their fist?

Heel Jar (Markle) test Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to perform the Rebound Tenderness test?

Press gently and deeply into the abdomen in a region remote from the focus of pain, then rapidly withdraw the hand/fingers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to perform the Psoas Sign test for appendicitis?

Have the patient extend their leg at the hip against resistance while in the lateral decubitus position. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to perform the Obturator Sign test for appendicitis?

Have the patient flex their right leg at the hip to 90 degrees, then grasp the leg just above the knee and at the ankle and internally rotate the hip. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the McBurney Point located on the abdomen?

In the right lower quadrant, approximately one-third of the way from the umbilicus to the anterior superior iliac spine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Heel Jar Test?

To assess for rebound tenderness in the abdomen. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST important step in performing the Psoas Sign test for appendicitis?

Having the patient extend their leg at the hip against resistance. Signup and view all the answers

Which abdominal examination test assesses for pain upon internal rotation of the right thigh?

Obturator sign Signup and view all the answers

Which abdominal examination test assesses for pain upon sudden release of deep palpation in the right lower quadrant?

Rebound tenderness Signup and view all the answers

Which abdominal examination test assesses for pain upon extension of the right leg while the patient is lying on their left side?

Psoas sign Signup and view all the answers

Which abdominal examination test involves flexing the patient's right hip against resistance to elicit pain in the right lower quadrant?

Psoas sign Signup and view all the answers

Which abdominal examination test is performed by striking the patient's heel while they are lying supine?

Heel jar test Signup and view all the answers

Which abdominal examination test examines for tenderness at McBurney's point in cases of suspected appendicitis?

Rebound tenderness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of rebound tenderness?

Pain that intensifies when the examiner quickly releases pressure on the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What is the Psoas Sign used to assess?

Appendicitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best description of the Obturator Sign?

Pain upon internal rotation of the hip due to inflammation of the obturator internus muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Heel Jar Test in abdominal examination?

To assess for peritoneal inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Where is McBurney's Point located, and what is its significance?

Right lower quadrant, indicative of appendicitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct order of steps in performing an abdominal examination?

Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the Psoas Sign?

Involuntary flexion of the right hip and knee due to spasm of the iliopsoas muscle, indicating potential retrocecal appendicitis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Obturator Sign used to assess?

Pain or discomfort elicited by internal rotation of the flexed right thigh, which may indicate an inflamed obturator internus muscle due to appendicitis. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the Heel Jar Test?

Applying sudden pressure to the heel of the patient's foot while their knee is extended, to assess for potential hip fracture or dislocation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of McBurney's Point?

A point in the right lower quadrant, approximately one-third of the way from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus, where tenderness may indicate appendicitis. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of rebound tenderness?

Tenderness that increases after the examiner's hand is removed from the abdomen, suggesting peritoneal inflammation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct sequence for performing the abdominal examination?

Inspection, percussion, auscultation, palpation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of percussing the costovertebral angle (CVA) during the abdominal exam?

To elicit the Psoas Sign and evaluate for potential appendicitis. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the Obturator Sign?

Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen or groin upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip, suggesting pelvic pathology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Heel Jar Test during the abdominal exam?

To assess for rebound tenderness and potential peritonitis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of McBurney's Point during the abdominal exam?

It is the location of the appendix base, and tenderness here is a classic sign of appendicitis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate maneuver to assess the liver during palpation?

Pressing inward and downwards with the right hand Signup and view all the answers

How should the spleen be assessed during an abdominal exam?

Palpate inward with right hand towards the axilla Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct method to palpate the kidneys during an abdominal examination?

Pressing palms together to capture kidneys above the hands Signup and view all the answers

How should one assess the width of the abdominal aorta during palpation?

Span width of aorta with fingertips and palpate gently Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect to consider during a genitourinary system exam?

Auscultate for friction rubs along with prostate assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected percussion sound over the spleen during an abdominal examination?

Dull Signup and view all the answers

In the context of abdominal examination, what is the significance of percussion over the costovertebral angle?

Assess for tenderness over kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of percussing in all 4 quadrants during an abdominal exam?

Detect fluid masses in the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe the expected sound when percussing over solid areas during an abdominal examination?

Dull Signup and view all the answers

When performing an abdominal exam, what does the presence of borborygmi indicate?

Increased peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the proper technique for palpating the liver?

With the patient supine, place your left hand behind the patient's back and your right hand in the right upper quadrant, pressing gently and having the patient take a deep breath Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct method for palpating the spleen?

Have the patient lie on their right side and palpate along the left midaxillary line Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is used to palpate the kidneys?

Palpation along the costovertebral angles while the patient is seated Signup and view all the answers

How is the abdominal aorta palpated during a physical examination?

With the patient supine, palpate deeply in the periumbilical region using the flat portion of your fingers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the proper technique for examining the male genitourinary system?

Inspect the external genitalia, then perform a digital rectal exam to palpate the prostate Signup and view all the answers

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Where is McBurney Point located?

What is the purpose of the Heel Jar (Markle) test?

Which condition is indicated by pain with palpation at McBurney Point?

Which medical sign involves pain upon extension of the right thigh?

Which sign in the abdomen is associated with flexing and internally rotating the right hip?

Which test requires the patient to stand on tiptoes and then drop to their heels while the examiner strikes the patient's heel with their fist?

Which of the following is the correct way to perform the Rebound Tenderness test?

What is the correct way to perform the Psoas Sign test for appendicitis?

Which of the following is the correct way to perform the Obturator Sign test for appendicitis?

Where is the McBurney Point located on the abdomen?

What is the purpose of the Heel Jar Test?

Which of the following is the MOST important step in performing the Psoas Sign test for appendicitis?

Which abdominal examination test assesses for pain upon internal rotation of the right thigh?

Which abdominal examination test assesses for pain upon sudden release of deep palpation in the right lower quadrant?

Which abdominal examination test assesses for pain upon extension of the right leg while the patient is lying on their left side?

Which abdominal examination test involves flexing the patient's right hip against resistance to elicit pain in the right lower quadrant?

Which abdominal examination test is performed by striking the patient's heel while they are lying supine?

Which abdominal examination test examines for tenderness at McBurney's point in cases of suspected appendicitis?

Which of the following is the most accurate description of rebound tenderness?

What is the Psoas Sign used to assess?

Which of the following is the best description of the Obturator Sign?

What is the purpose of the Heel Jar Test in abdominal examination?

Where is McBurney's Point located, and what is its significance?

Which of the following is the correct order of steps in performing an abdominal examination?

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the Psoas Sign?

What is the Obturator Sign used to assess?

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the Heel Jar Test?

Which of the following is the most accurate description of McBurney's Point?

Which of the following is the most accurate description of rebound tenderness?

Which of the following is the correct sequence for performing the abdominal examination?

What is the purpose of percussing the costovertebral angle (CVA) during the abdominal exam?

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the Obturator Sign?

What is the purpose of the Heel Jar Test during the abdominal exam?

What is the significance of McBurney's Point during the abdominal exam?

What is the appropriate maneuver to assess the liver during palpation?

How should the spleen be assessed during an abdominal exam?

What is the correct method to palpate the kidneys during an abdominal examination?

How should one assess the width of the abdominal aorta during palpation?

What is a key aspect to consider during a genitourinary system exam?

What is the expected percussion sound over the spleen during an abdominal examination?

In the context of abdominal examination, what is the significance of percussion over the costovertebral angle?

What is the primary aim of percussing in all 4 quadrants during an abdominal exam?

How would you describe the expected sound when percussing over solid areas during an abdominal examination?

When performing an abdominal exam, what does the presence of borborygmi indicate?

Which of the following is the proper technique for palpating the liver?

Which of the following is the correct method for palpating the spleen?

Which of the following techniques is used to palpate the kidneys?

How is the abdominal aorta palpated during a physical examination?

Which of the following is the proper technique for examining the male genitourinary system?

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