Hernias
Hernias ( 35 Questions)
Incisional hernias occur at the site of a previous surgical incision and may not change with positional changes.
This statement is correct. Umbilical hernias are characterized by a bulge or lump in the abdominal area that is more noticeable when standing or exerting pressure and may disappear when lying down.
Femoral hernias are typically located in the upper thigh and may not be affected by positional changes.
Indirect inguinal hernias may present with a bulge or lump in the inguinal area, but the lump typically does not change with positional changes.
Choice A reason:
Incisional hernias occur at the site of a previous surgical incision and may not change with positional changes.
Choice B reason:
This statement is correct. Umbilical hernias are characterized by a bulge or lump in the abdominal area that is more noticeable when standing or exerting pressure and may disappear when lying down.
Choice C reason:
Femoral hernias are typically located in the upper thigh and may not be affected by positional changes.
Choice D reason:
Indirect inguinal hernias may present with a bulge or lump in the inguinal area, but the lump typically does not change with positional changes.