Ch 16 Question Flashcards
Distention of the abdomen I’d gauged by:
Visualization
Peritonitis, with associated fluid loss, is the result of:
Abnormal shift of fluid from bloodstream into body tissue
A hernia that returns to its proper body cavity is said to be:
Reducible
A patient who presents with vomiting, signs of shock, and history of eating disorder and alcohol abuse is likely to be suffering from:
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
When an organ of the abdomen is enlarged, rough palpation may cause________ of the organs.
Rupture
Severe back pain may be associated with which of the following conditions?
A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
B. PID
C. Appendicitis
D. Mittelschmerz
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
The_________ are found in the retroperitoneal space.
Kidneys, ovaries, and pancreas
____________ can be caused by an obstructing gallstone, alcohol abuse, and other diseases.
Pancreatitis
________ commonly produces symptoms about 30 minutes after a particularly fatty meal and usually at night.
Cholecystis
Which of the following is NOT a common disease that produces signs of an acute abdomen?
A. Diverticulitis
B. Cholecystis
C. Acute appendicitis
D. Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis
_________ occur(s) when there is excess pressure within the portal system and surrounding vessel; may lead to life-threatening bleeding.
Esophageal rupture
A patient presents with lower quadrant abdominal pain, tenderness above the pubic bone, and frequent urination with urgency. What is the MOST likely underlying condition?
Cystitis
Infected pouches in the lining of the colon are associated with:
Diverticulitis
Pregnancy, straining at stool, and chronic constipation cause increased pressure that could result in:
Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea is the principal symptom in:
Gastroenteritis
Bowel inflammation, diverticulitis, and hemorrhoids are common causes of bleeding in the:
Lower GI tract
A patient complains of heartburn, pain with swallowing, and feeling like an object is stuck in the throat. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
Esophagitis
Pain that initially starts in the umbilical area and then later moves to the lower right quadrant is typically associated with:
Appendicitis
When the abdominal muscles become rigid in an effort to protect the abdomen from further irritation, this is referred to:
Guarding
If a patient misses a dialysis treatment, weakness and_________ can be the first in a series of conditions that can become progressively more serious.
Pulmonary edema
________ regulates the amount of glucose in the bloodstream.
Insulin
Regulation of acidity and blood pressure is largely attributed to the:
Kidneys
Which of the following organs is part of the lymphatic system and plays a role in regulation of red blood cells and the immune system?
Spleen
________ is responsible for the breakdown of starches into sugar.
Amylase
