A Femoral Hernia

question 14

Multiple Choice

A femoral hernia:

• A)Is a loop of intestine that descends through the canal just beneath the groin
• B)Is passage of intra-abdominal contents through a weakness around the belly button
• C)Occurs when part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm into the thorax
• D)Occurs when a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal

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Definitions:

Intuitive

Pertaining to using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.

Programmed Decisions

Decision-making processes that are routine and repetitive, often automated or guided by established policies and procedures.

"If-then" Decision Rules

Logical constructs used in decision-making that trigger specific actions if certain conditions are met.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where information is perceived and interpreted through a subjective lens, potentially leading to misconceptions.