Question 258 · LEK · Gastrointestinal perforation
Indicate the procedures that should be carried out at the emergency dept. when taking care of a patient diagnosed with the perforation of the peptic ulcer (of stomach or duodenum):
1) insert a nasogastric tube to reduce the volume of gastric contents which may be discharged from the stomach to the peritoneal cavity;
2) insert Sengstaken-Blakemore tube to close the perforation in the stomach;
3) perform standing X-ray of the abdomen to confirm the diagnosis;
4) perform gastroscopy to confirm the diagnosis;
5) replenish fluids and electrolytes.
The correct answer is:
2) insert Sengstaken-Blakemore tube to close the perforation in the stomach;
3) perform standing X-ray of the abdomen to confirm the diagnosis;
4) perform gastroscopy to confirm the diagnosis;
5) replenish fluids and electrolytes.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,5. 88 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
- B. 1,3,5.
- C. 2,3,5.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. 1,3,4.
Hint
Separate supportive emergency measures and simple imaging for free air from tools designed for variceal bleeding or contraindicated procedures.
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