Hernias
Hernias ( 35 Questions)
This statement describes the cause of an inguinal hernia, not an incisional hernia. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area and is often associated with heavy lifting or straining.
This statement is correct. An incisional hernia develops at the site of a previous surgical incision where the abdominal muscles have weakened. The weakness allows abdominal contents to protrude through the scar tissue.
This statement describes the cause of a hiatal hernia, not an incisional hernia. A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest through the diaphragm.
This statement describes the cause of an umbilical hernia, not an incisional hernia. An umbilical hernia occurs near the belly button and is more common in infants.
Choice A reason:
This statement describes the cause of an inguinal hernia, not an incisional hernia. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area and is often associated with heavy lifting or straining.
Choice B reason:
This statement is correct. An incisional hernia develops at the site of a previous surgical incision where the abdominal muscles have weakened. The weakness allows abdominal contents to protrude through the scar tissue.
Choice C reason:
This statement describes the cause of a hiatal hernia, not an incisional hernia. A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest through the diaphragm.
Choice D reason:
This statement describes the cause of an umbilical hernia, not an incisional hernia. An umbilical hernia occurs near the belly button and is more common in infants.