Abdominal/Gastrointestinal: Level 1

Question 1

Bowel movement

Answer 1

BM

Question 2

Inflammation of the gallbladder, usually results in surgical removal

Answer 2

Cholecystitis

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Cirrhosis

Question 4

Not local, generalized.

Answer 4

Diffuse

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Distended

Question 6

Small outpouchings in the colon.

Answer 6

Diverticula

Question 7

Inflammation of the diverticula (small outpouchings) in the colon

Answer 7

Diverticulitis

Question 8

Difficulty swallowing

Answer 8

Dysphagia

Question 9

Vomiting.

Answer 9

Emesis

Question 10

GI

Answer 10

Gastrointestinal.

Question 11

Contraction of the muscles of the abdominal wall upon palpation.

Answer 11

Guarding

Question 12

Vomiting blood.

Answer 12

Hematemesis

Question 13

Bright red blood in the stool.

Answer 13

Hematochezia

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Hernia

Question 15

Inflammation of the pancreas.

Answer 15

Pancreatitis

Question 16

Inflammation of the peritoneum.

Answer 16

Peritonitis

Question 17

The membrane lining the abdominal cavity.

Answer 17

Peritoneum

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Rebound

Question 19

What does rebound indicate?

Answer 19

Peritonitis

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Rigidity