Surgery General MCQs 2026

Surgery case 7: a acute abdomen presenting with shock resuscitation requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
3. C prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓
4. D give crystalloid bolus and identify underlying cause promptly ✓

Surgery case 17: a elective hernia repair presenting with shock resuscitation requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B give crystalloid bolus and identify underlying cause promptly ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Surgery case 27: a postoperative ward presenting with shock resuscitation requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B give crystalloid bolus and identify underlying cause promptly ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Surgery case 30: a postoperative ward presenting with abdominal pain assessment requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
3. C examine for peritonism and consider imaging if diagnosis unclear ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Surgery case 60: a postoperative ward presenting with bleeding control requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
3. C prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓
4. D apply direct pressure and secure vascular access if volume loss significant ✓

Surgery case 64: a acute abdomen presenting with abdominal pain assessment requires the clinician to

1. A examine for peritonism and consider imaging if diagnosis unclear ✓
2. B delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Surgery case 67: a acute abdomen presenting with bleeding control requires the clinician to

1. A apply direct pressure and secure vascular access if volume loss significant ✓
2. B delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Surgery case 74: a elective hernia repair presenting with abdominal pain assessment requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
3. C prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓
4. D examine for peritonism and consider imaging if diagnosis unclear ✓

Appendicitis in medicine refers to

1. A separation of wound layers after surgery ✓
2. B blockage of intestinal lumen impeding passage of contents ✓
3. C inadequate perfusion during or after surgical stress ✓
4. D inflammation of vermiform appendix requiring surgery ✓

Cholecystitis in medicine refers to

1. A inflammation of gallbladder often from gallstones ✓
2. B inflammation of peritoneum often from perforation ✓
3. C active bleeding requiring hemostasis ✓
4. D techniques preventing contamination during operation ✓

Hernia in medicine refers to

1. A blockage of intestinal lumen impeding passage of contents ✓
2. B inadequate perfusion during or after surgical stress ✓
3. C protrusion of organ through defect in body wall ✓
4. D evaluation of fitness and risk before operation ✓

Wound dehiscence in medicine refers to

1. A active bleeding requiring hemostasis ✓
2. B techniques preventing contamination during operation ✓
3. C inflammation of vermiform appendix requiring surgery ✓
4. D separation of wound layers after surgery ✓

Peritonitis in medicine refers to

1. A inadequate perfusion during or after surgical stress ✓
2. B inflammation of peritoneum often from perforation ✓
3. C evaluation of fitness and risk before operation ✓
4. D inflammation of gallbladder often from gallstones ✓

Intestinal obstruction in medicine refers to

1. A blockage of intestinal lumen impeding passage of contents ✓
2. B techniques preventing contamination during operation ✓
3. C inflammation of vermiform appendix requiring surgery ✓
4. D protrusion of organ through defect in body wall ✓

Hemorrhage in medicine refers to

1. A evaluation of fitness and risk before operation ✓
2. B inflammation of gallbladder often from gallstones ✓
3. C separation of wound layers after surgery ✓
4. D active bleeding requiring hemostasis ✓

Shock in surgery in medicine refers to

1. A inflammation of vermiform appendix requiring surgery ✓
2. B protrusion of organ through defect in body wall ✓
3. C inadequate perfusion during or after surgical stress ✓
4. D inflammation of peritoneum often from perforation ✓

Surgical asepsis in medicine refers to

1. A techniques preventing contamination during operation ✓
2. B inflammation of gallbladder often from gallstones ✓
3. C separation of wound layers after surgery ✓
4. D blockage of intestinal lumen impeding passage of contents ✓

Preoperative assessment in medicine refers to

1. A protrusion of organ through defect in body wall ✓
2. B inflammation of peritoneum often from perforation ✓
3. C active bleeding requiring hemostasis ✓
4. D evaluation of fitness and risk before operation ✓

Surgery case 50: a elective hernia repair presenting with bleeding control requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B apply direct pressure and secure vascular access if volume loss significant ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓