Question

16. The Trendelenburg test is performed to assess: A- Postural hypotension B- Arterial insufficiency C- Patency of the radial artery D. Competency of venus valves 17. Understanding the anatomy of the groin it is important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A The inguinal canal may also be palpated through the abdominal wall B- Hernias are relatively common and are often located here. C Enlarged inguinal nodes may indicate malignancy D. Femoral hernias may protrude here. 18. A good genital examination of the male can be done with the patient either standing or supine. A- True B- False 19. When assessing male urethral discharge, scanty white or clear discharge most often indicates: A- Gonococcal urethritis B- Non-gonococcal urethritis C- Irritation from urethral stricture D- Balanitis 20. Transillumination of the scrotum might reveal the presence of hydroceles A- True B- False

Answer 1

16- Trendelenburg test is used to assess valves of the superficial and deep veins of legs. This test is done in patients of varicose veins.

Postural hypotension occur when individual suddenly stand from sitting or lying down.

Buerger’s test is for arterial insufficiency.

Allen’s test is for radial artery patency.

17. Enlarged inguinal nodes do not indicate malignancy. Supraclavicular nodes are considered to be malignant.

18. Genital examination of male is done in standing or supine position.

19. Non-gonococcal urethritis results in scanty white discharge.

Balanitis is inflammation of head of the penis.

20. Transillumination of scrotum reveals hydrocoel, that is a clear fluid surrounding the testicles.