Hernias
Hernias ( 35 Questions)
A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest through the diaphragm. It is not related to the groin area or influenced by coughing or heavy lifting.
An umbilical hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine or abdominal tissue pushes through the abdominal wall near the belly button. It is not related to the groin area or influenced by coughing or heavy lifting.
An incisional hernia occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision where the abdominal muscles have weakened. It is not related to the groin area or influenced by coughing or heavy lifting.
This statement is correct. An inguinal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs in the groin area and is characterized by a painful bulge that becomes more prominent during activities such as coughing or lifting heavy objects.
Choice A reason:
A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest through the diaphragm. It is not related to the groin area or influenced by coughing or heavy lifting.
Choice B reason:
An umbilical hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine or abdominal tissue pushes through the abdominal wall near the belly button. It is not related to the groin area or influenced by coughing or heavy lifting.
Choice C reason:
An incisional hernia occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision where the abdominal muscles have weakened. It is not related to the groin area or influenced by coughing or heavy lifting.
Choice D reason:
This statement is correct. An inguinal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs in the groin area and is characterized by a painful bulge that becomes more prominent during activities such as coughing or lifting heavy objects.