Ch 21 Abdomen

Question 1

Hollow viscera

Answer 1

The shape of the organ depends on the contents

Stomach Gallbladder, Small Intestines, Colon, And bladder

Question 2

Dysphagia

Answer 2

Difficulty swallowing occurs with disorders of the throat or esophagus

Question 3

Pyrosis

Answer 3

Heartburn a burning sensation in esophagus and stomach from reflux of gastric acid

Question 4

Eructation

Answer 4

Belching

Question 5

Contour (abdomen shape)

Answer 5

Describe the nutritional state and normally ranges from flat to rounded

Scaphoid is concave shaped belly
Protuberant : highly rounded belly

Question 6

Hernia (abdominal)

Answer 6

Protrusion of abdominal viscera through abdominal opening into the muscle wall

Question 7

Striae

Answer 7

One common pigment change stretch marks

Question 8

Ascities

Answer 8

The accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

Occurs with heart failure portal hypertension cirrhosis hepatitis pancreatitis and cancer

Question 9

Enhance abdominal wall relaxation

Answer 9

Positioning the patient with the knees bent

Question 10

Pyloric Stenosis

Answer 10

The constriction or narrowing of the pyloric sphincter (opening at the end of the stomach leading to the intestines) opening effect newborns

Question 11

The abdomen normally moves when breathing until what age

Answer 11

7

Question 12

Older adult have

Answer 12

Decreased salivation leading to dry mouth

Question 13

Pica

Answer 13

An eating disorder manifested by a craving to ingest material not normally considered food, e.g., starch, clay, ashes, crayons, cotton, grass, cigarette butts, soap, wood, paper, or plaste

Question 14

Pigmented nevi

Answer 14

Moles circumscribed brown muscular or papular areas are common in the abdomen

Question 15

Cutaneous angiomas

Answer 15

A usually benign tumor Occur with portal hypertension or liver disease

Question 16

Borborygmus

Answer 16

This is the hyperperistalsis when you feel your stomach growling

Question 17

Hyperactive

Hypoactive

Answer 17

Are loud high-pitched rushing tinkling sounds that signal increased motility

Absent sounds follow abdominal surgery or with inflammation of the peritoneum

Question 18

Hepatomegaly

Answer 18

The enlargement of the liver

Question 19

Splenomegaly

Answer 19

The enlargement of the liver

Indicated when percussion on the anterior axillary line change in percussion from tympany to a dull sound

Question 20

Hepatitis

Answer 20

Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by exposure to an infectious agent (such as a hepatitis virus), a toxin (such as alcohol), or a drug (such as acetaminophen).

Question 21

Cirrhosis

Answer 21

A chronic disease of the liver characterized by scarring with loss of normal hepatic architecture and areas of ineffective regeneration.

Question 22

Pancreatitis

Answer 22

Inflammation of the pancreas, sometimes accompanied by damage to neighboring organs (e.g., the bowel, lungs, spleen, or stomach) or by a systemic inflammatory response.

Question 23

Tympany

Answer 23

Is a loud drum like sound heard over air filled organs

Question 24

Solid viscera

Answer 24

Those that maintain characteristic shape

Liver, pancreas; spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus