sem II Intestinal Obstruction Quiz

What is the definition of acute abdomen?

• Pain in the abdomen caused by a serious condition requiring immediate assessment and treatment

• Pain in the chest caused by a minor condition

• Pain in the head caused by stress

• Pain in the back caused by poor posture

Which type of obstruction is more common, mechanical or nonmechanical?

• Mechanical obstruction

• Nonmechanical obstruction

• Both are equally common

• Neither is common

What is the main cause of mechanical obstruction in the colon?

• Carcinoma

• Hernia

• Inflammatory intestinal diseases

• Foreign body

What is the primary cause of nonmechanical obstruction?

• Paralytic ileus

• Adhesion

• Hernia

• Tumor

What is the main symptom of intestinal obstruction related to abdominal pain?

• Chest pain

• Colicky pain

• Headache

• Joint pain

What is the initial content of vomiting in small intestine obstruction?

• Bile

• Gastric contents

• Fecal matter

• Blood

What is the cause of abdominal distention in intestinal obstruction?

• Failure of feces and gas to pass

• Excessive water intake

• Lack of exercise

• Overeating

What is a common sign of dehydration in patients with intestinal obstruction?

• Rapid heartbeat

• Excessive sweating

• Flushed skin

• Sunken eyes

What is the main complication of intestinal obstruction?

• Hypertension

• Peritonitis

• Diabetes

• Asthma

What diagnostic test is used to detect gas in the intestine causing distension?

• Urinalysis

• Blood test

• MRI scan

• X-ray abdomen