Obturator sign - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

"Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip." - "A. Vital sig...

Question 1 A patient with suspected Cushing’s syndrome is being evaluated to establish the diagnosis and cause. Patients with an adrenal tumor typically will demonstrate: A. Low ACTH and low cortisol B. Low ACTH and high cortisol C. High ACTH and low cortisol D. High ACTH and high cortisol Question 2 Pneumatosis, or gas cysts, may form in the wall anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract; in some cases, they will produce symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhea with mucus, a...

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST 2023/2024 Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - CORRECT ANSWER-Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - CORRECT ANSWER-L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - CORRECT ANSWER-L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - CORRECT ANSWER-S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - CORRECT ANSWER-One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of...

Appendicitis (Ans – 1. McBurney point tenderness 2. Rovsing sign 3. the psoas sign 4. the obturator sign --Appendicitis is twice as likely in the presence of RLQ tenderness, Rovsing sign, and the psoas sign --The pain of appendicitis classically begins near the umbilicus, then migrates to the RLQ. Older adults are less likely to report this pattern. --Localized tenderness anywhere in the RLQ, even in the right flank, suggests appendicitis. McBurney Point (Ans – 1. McBurney poin...

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Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip. - A. Vital signs ...

Midterm Exam: NR511 / NR 511 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum | Questions & Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: You suspect appendicitis in Andrew, who is 18. With his right hip and knee flexed, you slowly rotate his right leg internally to stretch a muscle. He states that it is painful over his right lower quadrant. Which sign did you elicit? 1.Rovsing sign. 2.Psoas sign. 3.Obturator sign. 4.McBurney sig...

NR 509 Final Exam 162 Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified Appendicitis - Correct Answers 1. McBurney point tenderness 2. Rovsing sign 3. the psoas sign 4. the obturator sign --Appendicitis is twice as likely in the presence of RLQ tenderness, Rovsing sign, and the psoas sign --The pain of appendicitis classically begins near the umbilicus, then migrates to the RLQ. Older adults are less likely to report this pattern. --Localized tenderness anywhere in the RLQ, even in the right ...

CRAM SAEM Test 2 | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | 100% PASS what is the obturator sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - Answer -a/w appendicitis obturator sign = pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip#$/images/upload-flashcards/601487/854522_ what is Rovsing's sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - Answer - a/w appendicitis Rovsing's sign= pain in the RLQ upon palpation of the LLQ#$/images/upload-flashcards/601487/854525_ Ear...

ANCC Med-surg certification Test Questions and Answers Point in RLQ abd of appendix. Tenderness indicates appendicitis - ANSWER Mc burney's point Place fingers under rt coastal margin and instruct to take deep breath. Increased tenderness with sudden stop during inhalation is a positive murphy's sign - ANSWER Murphy's sign All assessment used to r/o appendicitis - ANSWER Obturator muscle, psoas sign, Rovsing's sign Out dated and not recommended to use fo...

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