Abdominal

Question 1

Cholecystitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 2

Cholelithiasis

Answer 2

Production of gallstones

Question 3

Diffuse

Answer 3

Generalized; not localized to any specific location

Question 4

Diverticulitis

Answer 4

Acute inflammation of the diverticuli pouches

Question 5

Diverticulosis

Answer 5

Formation of diverticula; pouches in the colon wall

Question 6

Emesis

Answer 6

Vomiting

Question 7

Epigastric

Answer 7

Upper central region of the abdomen

Question 8

Guarding

Answer 8

Tensing of abdominal wall muscles indicative of true abdominal disease

Question 9

Inguinal

Answer 9

Pertaining to the groin region

Question 10

McBurney’s point

Answer 10

RLQ point tenderness indicative of appendicitis

Question 11

Melena

Answer 11

Black try stool indicative of an upper GI bleed

Question 12

Murphy’s sign

Answer 12

Pain with palpitation of the RUQ during a deep breath, indicative of cholecystitis

Question 13

Rebound

Answer 13

Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation

Question 14

SBO

Answer 14

Small bowel obstruction; acute blockage of the small intestine

Question 15

Suprapubic

Answer 15

Lower central region of the abdomen