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1
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the abdominal cavity is lined with

A

peritoneum

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2
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the adominal peritoneum is lined with 2 layers
innermost layer
outermost layer

A

visceral-innermost layer

parital- outermost layer

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3
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spleen, liver, pancreas, kidneys soolid or hollow?

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solid

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4
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stomach, gallbladder, duodenum, large & small intestine, bladder, solid or hollow?

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hollow

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5
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one of the most leathal causes of abdominal pain results from atherosclerosis. a weakened ballooned area of the wall of the abdominal aorta

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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6
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the reduction of number of red blood cells in circulating blood volume

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anemia

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7
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some RBC’s do not carry oxygen as a result they become fragile stiff and ridgid that end up blocking capillary flow. cells and tissue die and prone to infection

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sickle cell anemia

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8
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blood disorder that affects clotting, longer bleeding because clots do not form

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hemophilia

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9
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the uterus is lined by endometrium which is sloughed off during

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mensus or menstrual period

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10
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the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes are internal/external

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internal

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11
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the vagina has 3 functions

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birth canal
recieves penis
passageway for menstual flow

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12
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strong uterine cramps that cause the severe pain during menstration

A

dysmenorrhea

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13
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pain in the middle of a menstrual cycle

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mittelscherz

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14
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a condition in which endometrial tissues grow outside the uterus

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endometriosis

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15
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artificial process used to remove water and waste substances from blood when kidneys fail to function properly

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dialysis

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16
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acute renal failure happens

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over a period of days

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17
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chronic renal failure occurs

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over a period of years

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18
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renal calculi, or crystals of substances such as calcium, uric acid, struvite

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kidney stones

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19
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abdominal pain such as LBP, fainting, pale, cool clammy skin considered very seious high priority especially true if pain lasts longer than

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6 hrs

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20
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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of stomach and small intestines

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21
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cholecystitis

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inflammation of gallbladder

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22
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also called somatic pain associated irritation of peritoneal lining which has a higher amount of sensitized nerve endings pain is localized and intense, sharp

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parietal pain

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23
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actually visceral pain from organ itself

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referred pain

24
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2 major vascular structures

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abdominal aorta, inferior vena cava

25
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T/F hollow organs tend not to bleed as much as solid organs

A

true

26
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1st part of the small intestine connects to the

A

duodenum

27
Q

filters nutrients from the blood, stores glucose, aids in production of bile

A

liver

28
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pear shaped sac, holds bile aids in the digestion of fat

A

gallbladder

29
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aids in the production of blood cells and filters and stores blood

A

pancreas

30
Q

parietal (somatic) pain and referred (visceral) pain

Which is localized?

A

parietal (somatic)

31
Q

what organns are located behind the peritoneal space (retroperitoneal space)
KUPAA

A

kidneys, ureters, pancreas, and abdominal aorta

32
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what has a highly sensitized nerve endings?

A

peritoneum

33
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what type of pain is localized and found on one side of the body

A

parietal

34
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what type of pain is poorly localized, when organs share a nerve pathway with skin sensory nerve

A

referred pain or visceral pain

35
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this occurs when blood, pus, bacteria, and chemical substances leak into the peritoneal cavity

A

peritonitis

36
Q

what abdominal contents leak into the abdominal cavity and irritate the peritoneum that will produce a sudden onset of severe sharp constant abdominal pain

A

acidic and alkaline

37
Q

S & S of appendicitis

A

abdominal pain nausea vomiting

  • low grade fever/chills
  • lack of appetite
38
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s & s of pancreatitis

A

abdominal pain nausea vomiting

jaundice

39
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s & s of cholecystitis

A

abdominal pain nausea vomiting (GREENISH)

belching or heartburn

40
Q

what causes upper gastrointestinal bleeds (3)
PU
GE
V

A

peptic ulcers
gastric erosion
varices

41
Q

whaat r lower gastrointestinal bleeds caused from

big D

A

diverticulosis

occur more in women

42
Q

common signs of gastrointestinal

A

abdominal pain
hematemesis
hematochezia
mellena

43
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hematemesis

A

vomiting blood

44
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hematochezia

A

bright red blood in stool

45
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mellena

A

dark tarry stool

46
Q

T/F

esophageal varices r painless bleeding in digestive tract

A

true

47
Q

where is the stomach located

A

below the diaphragm

48
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what is the 1st part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach

A

duodenum

49
Q

where is the liver located

A

RUQ

50
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where is the spleen located

A

LUQ

51
Q

where is the pancreas

A

RUQ/LUQ

52
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where is the stomach, spleen and pancreas

A

LUQ

53
Q

where is the liver and gallbladder

A

RUQ

54
Q

where is the appendix

A

RLQ

55
Q

abdominal pain will result from one of the following three mechanisms: MII

A

mechanical forces (stretching)
inflamation
ischemia

56
Q

what is a result of blockage in the intestines and results in inflammation and irritation

A

appendicitis

Ch 23 Abdominal Emergencies (1 decks)

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