Assessing the Abdominal System Flashcards
(63 cards)
What are the the 4 abdominal quadrants?
Left lower quadrant (LLQ)
Right lower quadrant quadrant (RLQ)
Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
What are the 9 abdominal regions?
Right hypochondriac
Viscera
Refers to the soft, internal organs
Peritoneum
Layers of tissue that line the abdominal cavity and organs
Striae
Stretch marks or indented streaks in skin
Ascites
Abnormal fluid build-up in the space between the abdominal lining/organs
Keloids
A type of raised scar resulting from excessive scar tissue growth
Hepatomegaly
Enlarged liver
Splenomegaly
Enlarged spleen
CVA tenderness
Costovertebral tenderness
AAA
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Peristalsis
Involuntary contraction & relaxation of the muscles in the GI
Hernia
Bulging of an internal organ through a weak area (usually in abdomen)
Anastomosis
Surgical connection of two body structures (e.g. after bowel resection)
Fistula
Abnormal opening/passage between two organs or with surface of body
Ulcers
Open sores
Barrett’s esophagus
Condition where tissue similar to lining of intestines replaces usual esophageal tissue
C. diff
Bacteria that causes diarrhea/colitis
Appendix
Candida
IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome
IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease
Diverticula
BRBPR
Bright red blood per rectum