Pain in the ____________ Quadrant Can Be a Sign of Appendicitis

Question

Pain in the ____________ quadrant can be a sign of appendicitis.
A)RUQ
B)LUQ
C)RLQ
D)LLQ

Accepted Answer

The RLQ (right lower quadrant) is where the appendix is located, and pain in this area can be a sign of appendicitis. Pain in the other quadrants can be a sign of other conditions such as gallbladder issues in the RUQ (right upper quadrant) or diverticulitis in the LLQ (left lower quadrant).