Acute

Acute appendicitis occurs only in women

• TRUE

• False

Pain in appendicitis is first felt in the epigastrium

• TRUE

• FALSE

Constipation or diarrhea may occur during appendicitis

• TRUE

• FALSE

Acute appendicitis is treated only with medication

• TRUE

• FALSE

Severe forms of appendicitis are life-threatening

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the initial location of pain in acute appendicitis?

• Right lower abdomen

• Left lower abdomen

• Epigastrium

• Entire abdomen

What is the most common pulse rate in acute appendicitis?

• 70-80 beats per minute

• 90-100 beats per minute

• 100-110 beats per minute

• Below 70 beats per minute

Why should palpation of the abdomen be gentle in cases of appendicitis?

• To avoid causing more pain

• To prevent rupture of an abscess

• To accurately measure temperature

• To avoid affecting pulse rate

What forms of appendicitis are most dangerous to life?

• Mild and chronic forms

• Gangrenous and perforating forms

• Inflammatory and acute forms

• All forms are equally dangerous

Which symptoms are NOT associated with acute appendicitis?

• Nausea and vomiting

• Sharp abdominal pain

• High fever (initially)

• Coated and dry tongue