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Which is a reason peritoneal lavage is performed?
 
  a. To cool down the peritoneal contents
  b. To create a pneumoperitoneum
  c. To determine presence of active intraabdominal bleeding
  d. To decompress the bladder

Question 2

What is the most common cause of postoperative intestinal obstruction?
 
  a. Inguinal hernia
  b. Peritonitis
  c. Infection
  d. Adhesions


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The patient who is hypotensive with left upper quadrant pain requires a peritoneal lavage to determine whether active intraabdominal bleeding is present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Adhesions are the most common cause of postoperative intestinal obstruction. Intestinal surfaces stick together by an outpouring of fibrin from traumatized tissues.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
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