American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification Practice Test

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Murphy's Triad is indicative of which condition?

Cholecystitis
Appendicitis
Pancreatitis
Diverticulitis

The correct answer is: Appendicitis

Murphy's Triad typically refers to a set of clinical findings associated with acute cholecystitis, not appendicitis. This triad includes right upper quadrant pain, fever, and leukocytosis, which arise from inflammation of the gallbladder due to obstruction, commonly by gallstones. In this context, the significance of Murphy's sign, which is a specific sign used during physical examination, is crucial; it indicates that the patient experiences pain during inspiration when the examiner palpates the right upper quadrant, indicating gallbladder inflammation. This helps differentiate acute cholecystitis from other abdominal conditions. Given that Murphy's Triad specifically points to gallbladder issues, the correct understanding of this clinical concept leads us to associate this triad with cholecystitis, not appendicitis.