McBurney's Point Quiz

What is McBurney's point?

• The umbilicus

• A point near the umbilicus

• The anterior superior iliac spine

• A point two-thirds of the way down between the umbilicus and the anterior superior iliac spine

What does McBurney's point test for?

• Acute appendicitis

• Gallstones

• Chronic appendicitis

• Gastritis

Where does the pain typically start for acute appendicitis?

• Near the umbilicus area

• In the left lower quadrant

• In the right lower quadrant

• In the upper abdomen

What happens when pressure is applied to McBurney's point in a patient with acute appendicitis?

• No pain is felt

• Mild discomfort is felt

• Severe pain is felt

• Moderate pain is felt

Where does the pain tend to localize after a few hours for acute appendicitis?

• In the left lower quadrant

• Near the umbilicus area

• In the upper abdomen

• In the right lower quadrant