Physical Exam Skills Flashcards

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Rovsing Sign

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Indicates appendicitis. Palpation of left lower quadrant increases pain in the right lower quadrant.

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Murphy’s Sign

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Positive with cholecystitis. Pressing abdominal contents downward as patient breathes in and seeing if they wince on the right side only.

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