Abdominal Flashcards

1
Q

Acute cholecystitis (Referred Pain)

A

Right shoulder

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2
Q

Reflux (Referred Pain)

A

Midsternal line

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3
Q

Cholecystitis (Referred Pain)

A

Right breast

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4
Q

Angina (Referred Pain)

A

Epigastric region

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5
Q

Pleuritic Pain (Referred Pain)

A

RUQ

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6
Q

Splenic infarct (Referred Pain)

A

LUQ

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7
Q

Appendicitis (Referred Pain)

A

periumbilical pain that transitions to RLQ

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8
Q

Diverticulitis (Referred Pain)

A

LLQ and down left leg

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9
Q

Renal colic (Referred Pain)

A

Testicles

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10
Q

Acute Pancreatitis (Referred Pain)

A

Radiation to back

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11
Q

Cullen Sign

A

Bruising around umbilicus indicative of intraperitoneal hemorrhage, pancreatitis, or ectopic pregnancy

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12
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Grey Turner Sign

A

Eccymosis of flanks indicative of hemoperitoneum or panreatitis

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13
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Shifting dullness

A

Test for ascities. Pt supine percuss border of tympanic vs. dullness. Pt rolls to side, and repeat.

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14
Q

Murphy sign

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On deep palpation, have pt inspire. Inflamed gallbladder will cause pt pain.

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15
Q

Fluid wave

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Test for ascitiies. Pt places hand midline. Tap belly looking for transmission of wave.

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16
Q

Rovsing sign

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Intensified by opposite palpation. Ex: Palpation in RLQ intensifies pain in LLQ. Indicative of appendicitis.

17
Q

McBurney point

A

Half way between naval and iliac crest. Point of appendix.

18
Q

Obturator sign.

A

Bring pt leg to 90 degrees, bring ankle to opposite knee. Indicative of appendicitis with pain.

19
Q

Psoas test

A

Have pt bring leg up against examiners hand. Indicative of appendicitis with pain.

20
Q

Borborygmi

A

Rumbling, gurgling, tinkling noises heard on auscultation due to hyperactive intestinal peristalsis.

21
Q

Singultus

A

Hiccup

22
Q

Eructation

A

Belch

23
Q

High pitched tinkles

A

Suggests fluid and air under pressure

24
Q

Borborygmi

A

Long, prolonged gurgle.