Abdomen And Genetalia Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is hematuria?
A
Blood in the urine
2
Q
What is hematuria a sign of?
A
Kidney damage
3
Q
What is supine hypotensive syndrome?
A
A drop in blood pressure caused when a third trimester pregnant patient lays supine. The heavy uterus obstructs the vena cava, lowering blood return to the heart
4
Q
What are four hollow organs in the abdomen?
A
Stomach
Bladder
Intestines
Ureters
5
Q
What are four solid organs in the abdomen?
A
Liver
Spleen
Kidneys
Pancreas
6
Q
What occurs when hollow organs spill their contents into the peritoneal cavity?
A
Peritonitis
7
Q
What are hollow organs?
A
Organs in which substances pass through
8
Q
What are solid organs?
A
Organs that do much of the chemical work in the body
9
Q
What is the most common sign of significant abdominal injuries?
A
Tachycardia
