Saunders NCLEX GI Flashcards
1
Q
Cullen’s Sign
A
A bluish discoloration of the abdomen and periumbilical area seen an acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis
2
Q
Murphy’s sign
A
A sign of gallbladder disease consisting of pain on taking a deep breath when the examiners fingers are on the approximate location of the gallbladder
3
Q
Turners sign
A
A gray blue discoloration of the flanks seen in acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis