hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    Pain on deep inspiration, when an inflamed gallbladder is palpated by pressing the fingers under the rib cage is known as:
    Question

    Pain on deep inspiration, when an inflamed gallbladder is palpated by pressing the fingers under the rib cage is known as:

    A.

    Rovsing’s sign

    B.

    Psoas sign

    C.

    McBurney’s sign

    D.

    Murphy’s sign

    Correct option is D

    Murphy’s sign is elicited by palpating under the right costal margin during deep inspiration. In cases of acute cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation), this maneuver produces pain and sudden cessation of inspiration. It is a key clinical sign in diagnosing gallbladder disease.
    Explanation of options: (a) ✘ Rovsing’s sign – Pain in the right lower quadrant when the left side is palpated; seen in appendicitis. (b) ✘ Psoas sign – Indicates retrocecal appendicitis; involves pain with thigh extension. (c) ✘ McBurney’s sign – Tenderness at McBurney’s point, associated with appendicitis. (d) ✔ Murphy’s sign – Indicates gallbladder inflammation when palpation interrupts inspiration.

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    RRB Nursing Superintendent 2025 (held on 29 April 2025)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    UP CNET Mock 01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon120 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon120 Marks
    • timerIcon140 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    Chapter Test - 01 : Circulatory System

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon10 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon10 Marks
    • timerIcon10 Mins
    languageIcon English
    test-prime-package

    Access ‘DSSSB’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    398k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow