Abdominal/Gastrointestinal- Level 1

Question 1

BM

Answer 1

Bowel Movement

Question 2

Cholecystitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the gall bladder, usually results in surgical removal (cholecystectomy)

Question 3

Diffuse

Answer 3

Not local, generalized

Question 4

Distended

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Diverticulitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the diverticula (small outpourings) in the colon

Question 6

Dysphagia

Answer 6

difficulty swallowing

Question 7

Emesis

Answer 7

Vomiting

Question 8

GI

Answer 8

Gastonintestinal

Question 9

Gaurding

Answer 9

Contraction of the muscles of the abdominal wall upon palpation

Question 10

Hematochezia

Answer 10

Bright red blood in the stool

Question 11

Hernia

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Pancreatitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of the pancreas

Question 13

Peritonitis

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Rebound

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Rigidity

Answer 15

An abnormally hard/stiff abdomen upon palpation, not soft