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What scan may help with identifying a case of appendicitis?

A. An ultrasound B. A CT scan C. An MRI D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All (
D) (ultrasound, CT, MRI) can diagnose appendicitis, with CT being most common.

Signs of Reynolds' pentad include:

A. Wheezing and coughing B. Confusion C. Vomiting and weight loss D. Skin lesions and fever

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reynolds’ pentad (for cholangitis) includes confusion (
B), plus jaundice, fever, RUQ pain, and hypotension.

Which of the following is the most common concern noted after a cholecystectomy is performed?

A. Weak appetite B. Abdominal pain C. Difficulty urinating D. Pain when coughing or sneezing

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Abdominal pain (
B) is the most common post-cholecystectomy complaint.

The later position requires a patient to lie on:

A. The side B. The back C. The front D. The patient should remain upright

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lateral (
A) position is on the side.

How high must a patient's systolic blood pressure be in order to be considered a hypertensive crisis?

A. 140 B. 160 C. 180 D. 200

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Systolic >180 mmHg (
C) defines hypertensive crisis.

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