Which of the following statements regarding plain film radiography for the diagnosis of acute abdominal pain is correct?
• A routine abdominal radiograph series excludes serious disease in patients with nonspecific abdominal pain. • Abdominal radiographs should be part of the routine work-up of any patient with an upper gastrointestinal bleed. • Abdominal radiographs prove more than 75% sensitive in the detection of acute appendicitis. • An upright abdominal plain film radiograph is most sensitive for the detection of free air. • Abdominal radiographs are most useful in the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Click here to compare your answer. 5. Which of the following statements regarding ancillary testing to determine the correct etiology of acute abdominal pain is TRUE? • A normal complete blood count essentially rules out appendicitis. • Leukocytosis proves specific for acute appendicitis in patients demonstrating right lower quadrant pain. • An abnormal urinalysis effectively excludes appendicitis as the diagnosis. • Combined testing of serum amylase and serum lipase levels improves diagnostic accu
