Ch 22 Abdomen

Question 1

Scaphoid

Answer 1

Abnormally sunken abdominal wall, as with malnutrition or underweight

Question 2

Protuberant

Answer 2

Enlarged and bulging (abdomen)

Question 3

Striae

Answer 3

Silvery white or pink scar tissue formed by stretching of abdominal skin as with pregnancy or obesity

Question 4

Ascites

Answer 4

Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid within the peritoneal cavity; associated with heart failure, cirrhosis, cancer, or portal hypertension

Question 5

Borborygmic

Answer 5

Loud, gurgling bowel sounds signaling increased motility or hyper-peristalsis; occurs with early bowel obstruction, gastroenteritis, and diarrhea

Question 6

CVA tenderness

Answer 6

A way to assess the kidneys; sharp pain occurs with inflammation of the kidney or paranephric area

Question 7

Rebound tenderness

Answer 7

A reliable sign of peritoneal inflammation; accompanies appendicitis

Question 8

Murphy’s sign

Answer 8

Pain caused when palpating the liver; indicates inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis)

Question 9

Psoas sign

Answer 9

A muscle test used when there is acute abdominal pain and appendicitis is suspected