Abdominal/Gastrointestinal

Question 1

BM

Answer 1

Bowel Movement

Question 2

Cholecystitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the gallbladder (usually results in surgical removal –cholecystectomy)

Question 3

Cirrhosis

Answer 3

Disease of the liver characterized by irreversible scarring affecting the way the liver functions.

Question 4

Diffuse

Answer 4

generalized, not local.

Question 5

Distended

Answer 5

Swollen, enlarged, and bloated, usually due to internal pressure.

Question 6

Diverticulitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the diverticula (small outpouchings) in the colon.

Question 7

Dysphagia

Answer 7

Difficulty swallowing.

Question 8

Emesis

Answer 8

Vomiting.

Question 9

GI

Answer 9

Gastrointestinal.

Question 10

Guarding

Answer 10

Contraction of the muscles of the abdominal wall upon palpation

Question 11

Hematemesis

Answer 11

Vomiting blood.

Question 12

Hematochezia

Answer 12

Bright red blood in the stool.

Question 13

Hernia

Answer 13

Protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavity in which the tissue is normally
contained.

Question 14

Pancreatitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the pancreas.

Question 15

Peritonitis

Answer 15

Inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity.

Question 16

Rebound

Answer 16

Physical exam finding in which pain is felt after releasing the hand from
palpating the abdomen, indicates peritonitis.

Question 17

Rigidity

Answer 17

An abnormally hard/stiff abdomen upon palpation, not soft.