Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage ( 40 Questions)
Incorrect. Gastric analysis is not commonly used to confirm the presence of blood in the stomach or identify the source of bleeding.
Incorrect. Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in evaluating certain abdominal conditions but is not the primary test for diagnosing upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Correct. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a direct visualization procedure that uses a flexible endoscope to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It allows for visualization of the source of bleeding and potential interventions like cauterization or sclerotherapy.
Incorrect. Stool culture is used to detect gastrointestinal infections but is not specific to diagnosing upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
A) Incorrect. Gastric analysis is not commonly used to confirm the presence of blood in the stomach or identify the source of bleeding.
B) Incorrect. Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in evaluating certain abdominal conditions but is not the primary test for diagnosing upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
C) Correct. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a direct visualization procedure that uses a flexible endoscope to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It allows for visualization of the source of bleeding and potential interventions like cauterization or sclerotherapy.
D) Incorrect. Stool culture is used to detect gastrointestinal infections but is not specific to diagnosing upper gastrointestinal bleeding.