Hernia Hernia Symptoms and Diagnosis 2

Question 1

What term describes a hernia that cannot be manually reduced back into the abdominal cavity?

Accepted Answer

Incarcerated

Answer

Reducible

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Occult

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Sliding

Question 2

Which sign on physical exam involves palpating an impulse along the inguinal canal when the patient coughs?

Accepted Answer

Cough impulse sign

Answer

Murphy's sign

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Obturator sign

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Psoas sign

Question 3

What is the Howship-Romberg sign associated with?

Accepted Answer

Obturator hernia

Answer

Inguinal hernia

Answer

Femoral hernia

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Hiatal hernia

Question 4

CT scan is preferred over ultrasound for hernia diagnosis in which scenario?

Accepted Answer

Suspected occult or internal hernia causing bowel obstruction

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Uncomplicated groin bulge

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Pediatric umbilical hernia

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Routine pre-operative assessment

Question 5

Which symptom is typically absent in a reducible hernia but present in an incarcerated one?

Accepted Answer

Constant, severe local pain at rest

Answer

A visible bulge

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Bulge enlarging with coughing

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Groin discomfort with exercise

Question 6

What gastrointestinal symptom may be present with a large incarcerated hernia containing bowel?

Accepted Answer

Constipation and inability to pass gas

Answer

Diarrhea

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Increased appetite

Answer

Heartburn