COMAT GENERAL SURGERY MOCK EXAM (100 Questions) WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A

COMAT GENERAL SURGERY MOCK EXAM (100
Questions) WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+

GI / Abdominal Surgery (1–25)

1. Most common cause of small bowel obstruction in adults?
A. Hernia
B. Adhesions
C. Tumor
D. Volvulus
Answer: B
Rationale: Post-surgical adhesions are #1 cause.



2. Classic triad of appendicitis?
A. RUQ pain, fever, jaundice
B. RLQ pain, anorexia, fever
C. Epigastric pain, diarrhea, fever
D. LUQ pain, vomiting, constipation
Answer: B



3. Best initial imaging for suspected appendicitis in young adult?
A. CT abdomen
B. Ultrasound
C. MRI
D. X-ray
Answer: B



4. Air under diaphragm on X-ray suggests:
A. Pancreatitis
B. Bowel obstruction
C. Perforated viscus

, D. Cholecystitis
Answer: C



5. Most common cause of lower GI bleeding in elderly?
A. Diverticulosis
B. Hemorrhoids
C. Colon cancer
D. Ulcerative colitis
Answer: A



6. “Coffee-ground” emesis suggests:
A. Fresh bleed
B. Upper GI bleed
C. Lower GI bleed
D. Pancreatitis
Answer: B



7. First step in upper GI bleed management:
A. Endoscopy
B. Surgery
C. IV fluids + stabilization
D. CT scan
Answer: C



8. Most common cause of acute pancreatitis?
A. Alcohol
B. Gallstones
C. Trauma
D. Hyperlipidemia
Answer: B



9. Cullen sign indicates:
A. Appendicitis