Ch. 19 Flashcards
A 60-year-old female presents with a tearing sensation in her lower back. Her skin is sweaty, and she is tachycardia. The EMT should suspect:
-Acute pancreatitis
-Strangulated hernia
-Kidney stones
-Aortic aneurysm
Aortic aneurysm
Chronic renal failure is a condition that:
-Causes dehydration from excessive
-Can be reversed with prompt treatment
-Is often caused by hypertension or diabetes
-Occurs from conditions such as dehydration
Is often caused by hypertension or diabetes
Erosion of the protective layer of the stomach or duodenum secondary to overactivity of digestive juices results in:
-An ulcer
-Cholecystitis
-Ileus
-Appendicitis
An ulcer
Esophageal varices most commonly occur in patients who:
-Have a history of esophagitis
-Have weak immune systems
-Consume a lot of alcohol
-Have uncontrolled diabetes
Consume a lot of alcohol
Pain that may be perceived at a distant point on the surface of the body, such as the back or should, is called:
-Visceral pain
-Radiating pain
-Remote pain
-Referred pain
Referred pain
Pain that radiates to the right lower quadrant from the umbilical area, nausea, and vomiting and lack of appetite are most indicative of:
-Pancreatitis
-Appendicits
-Gastroenteritis
-Cholecystitis
Appendicitis
Solid abdominal organ include the:
-Gallbladder and large intestine
-Urinary bladder, colon, and ureters
-Spleen, kidneys, and pancreas
-Stomach and small intestine
Spleen, kidneys, and pancreas
Which of the following organs assists in the filtration of blood, serves as a blood reservoir and produces antibodies?
-Kidneys
-Pancreas
-Liver
-Spleen
Spleen
Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space?
-Gallbladder
-Spleen
-Pancreas
-Liver
Pancreas
Which of the following organs would most likely bleed profusely if injured?
-Gallbladder
-Stomach
-Liver
-Appendix
Liver
The ______ lies in the retroperitoneal space.
-Liver
-Pancreas
-Stomach
-Small intestine
-Kidneys
Kidneys
Which of the following is not a solid organ?
-Liver
-Kidney
-Spleen
-Gallbladder
Gallbladder
A 34-year-old woman with a recent history of pelvic inflammatory disease presents with acute severe abdominal pain. Her abdomen is distended and diffusely tender to palpation. Based on your findings thus far, you should suspect:
-Peritonitis
-Pancreatitis
-Appendicitis
-Cholecystits
Peritonitis
Most patients with an acute abdomen present with:
-Dyspnea
-Diarrhea
-Hypotension
-Tachycardia
Tachycardia
Which of the following signs or symptoms would be least likely to find in a patient with an acute abdomen?
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Soft, non distended abdomen
-Tachycardia and restlessness
-Constipation and diarrhea
Soft, non distended abdomen
A condition in which a person experiences a loss of appetite is called:
-Ileus
-Colic
-Emesis
-Anorexia
Anorexia
The medical term for inflammation of the urinary bladder is:
-Cystitis
-Nephritis
-Cholecystitis
-Diverticulitis
Cystitis
If a hernia is incarcerated and the contents are so greatly compressed that circulation is compromised, the hernia is said to be:
-Reducible
-Ruptured
-Strangulated
-Congenital
Strangulated
A 70-year-old man presents with an acute onset of severe, tearing abdominal pain that radiates to his back, his BP is 88/66 mm HG, pulse rate is 120 beats/min, and respirations are 26 breaths/min. Treatment for this patient should include:
-Rapid transport to the hospital
-Firm palpation of the abdomen
-Placing him in a sitting position
-Oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula
Rapid transport to the hospital
In which position do most patients with acute abdominal pain prefer to be transported?
-Sitting, with their head elevated 45
-Supine, with their legs elevated 12 inches
-On their side, with their knees flexed
-Fowler’s position, with their legs straight
On their side, with their knees flexed
