Eponym Signs

Question 1

A primitive reflex, a stroke on the sole of the foot produces a fanning out/extension of toes. Is not found after 4 months, unless a neurological deficit exists.

a. Brudzinski’s sign
b. Chvostik’s sign
c. Babinksi’s sign
d. Kher’s sign

Answer 1

b. Babinski’s sign

Question 2

RUQ pain and tenderness associated with cholecystitis. A sharp increase in tenderness occurs and inspiration stops. To perform, have patient exhale, then place your fingers under the lower ribs on the RUQ. Then have patient take a deep breath.

a. Brudzinski’s sign
b. Chvostik’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Kher’s sign

Answer 2

c. Murphy’s sign

Question 3

Placement of a blood pressure cuff with result in carpopedal spasms. Is a sign of hypocalcemia.

a. Brudzinski’s sign
b. Chvostik’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Trousseau’s sign

Answer 3

d. Trousseau’s sign

Question 4

A diagnostic sign for meningitis marked by the person’s inability to extend the leg completely when the thigh is flexed upon the abdomen and the person is sitting or lying down

a. Kernig’s sign
b. Chvostik’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Trousseau’s sign

Answer 4

a. Kernig’s sign

Question 5

Periumbilical ecchymosis due to intraperitoneal hemorrhage.

a. Kernig’s sign
b. Cullen’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Trousseau’s sign

Answer 5

b. Cullen’s sign

Question 6

Angina patients with a clenched fist over their sternum.

a. Levin sign
b. Cullen’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Trousseau’s sign

Answer 6

a. Levin sign

Question 7

Flexion of the neck produces pain/flexion of the hips and knees. A positive test for meningitis.

a. Brudzinski’s sign
b. Chvostik’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Trousseau’s sign

Answer 7

a. Brudzinski’s sign

Question 8

Tapping the face blow the temple where the facial nerve (CN XII) emerges causes a unilateral spasm of the lips, nose, or face. Associated with hypocalcemia.

a. Brudzinski’s sign
b. Chvostik’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Trousseau’s sign

Answer 8

b. Chvostik’s sign

Question 9

Pain in left shoulder 2/2 air or blood in the abdominal cavity. Associated with ruptured spleen.

a. Brudzinski’s sign
b. Chvostik’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Kahr’s sign

Answer 9

d. Kahr’s sign

Question 10

Flank ecchymosis due to hemoperitoneum, retroperitoneal hemorrhage, or pancreatitis.

a. Grey-Turner sign
b. Chvostik’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Kahr’s sign

Answer 10

a. Grey-Turner sign

Question 11

Abdominal pain with coughing. Associated with appendicitis or peritonitis.

a. Grey-Turner sign
b. Dunphy’s sign
c. Murphy’s sign
d. Kahr’s sign

Answer 11

b. Dunphy’s sign