Ch. 23

Question 1

Abdominal aorta

Answer 1

Are in the retroperitoneal space

Question 2

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Answer 2

Weakened or ballooned and enlarged area of the wall of the abdominal aorta

Question 3

Abdominal cavity

Answer 3

Abdomen

Question 4

Acute abdomen

Answer 4

Acute abdominal pain

Question 5

Appendicitis

Answer 5

Is an inflammation of the appendix that commonly causes an acute abdomen

Question 6

Cholecystitis

Answer 6

Or inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 7

Dialysate

Answer 7

Special fluid used for dialysis

Question 8

Dialysis

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 9

Strong uterine cramps that cause the severe pain during menstruation

Question 10

Endometriosis

Answer 10

A condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus

Question 11

Endometritis

Answer 11

An inflammation of the endometrium

Question 12

Esophageal varices

Answer 12

Are a bulging engorgement or weakening of the blood vessels in the lining of the Lower part of the esophagus

Question 13

Gastroenteritis

Answer 13

Or inflammation of the stomach and small intestines is commonly associated with the presence of abdominopelvic pain

Question 14

Genitourinary system

Answer 14

Some structures in male urinary systems are shared its known as

Question 15

Guarded position

Answer 15

Knees drawn up and his hands clenched over his abdomen

Question 16

Gynecology

Answer 16

The branch of medicine that studies the health of the female patient and her reproductive system

Question 17

Hematemesis

Answer 17

Vomiting blood which can be bright red or look like coffee grounds

Question 18

Hematochezia

Answer 18

Bright red blood in the stool normally signifying a rapid onset

Question 19

Hematuria

Answer 19

Blood in urine

Question 20

Hernia

Answer 20

Is a protrusion or thrusting forward if a portion of the intestine through an opening or weakness in the abdominal wall

Question 21

Hallow organs

Answer 21

Contain some type of substance that might leak into the abdominal cavity if the organ is perforated or injured

Question 22

Intestinal obstruction

Answer 22

Blockage that interrupts the normal flow of the intestinal contents within the intestines

Question 23

Involuntary guarding

Answer 23

An abdominal wall muscle contraction that the patient canning control

Question 24

Markle test

Answer 24

Patient stand on his feet with knees straight then ask him to raise himself onto his toes and drop suddenly down on his heels

Question 25

Melena

Answer 25

Dark tarry stool containing decomposing blood normally from the upper gastrointestinal system

Question 26

Menarche

Answer 26

Or onset of menses could be the cause of bleeding

Question 27

Menses

Answer 27

Menstrual period

Question 28

Mittelschmerz

Answer 28

Middle pain. Pain felt in the middle of a womens menstrual cycle

Question 29

Pancreatitis

Answer 29

Inflammation of the pancreas can cause severe pain in the middle of the upper quadrants of the abdomen

Question 30

Parietal pain

Answer 30

Also called somatic pain is associated with the irritation of the peritoneal lining

Question 31

Pelvic inflammatory disease(PID)

Answer 31

An infection of the female reproductive tract

Question 32

Peritoneum

Answer 32

Abdominal cavity is lined with

Question 33

Peritonitis

Answer 33

Irritation and inflammation of the peritoneum

Question 34

Referred pain

Answer 34

Visceral pain. Pain from an organ

Question 35

Renal calculi

Answer 35

Kidney stones

Question 36

Rigidity

Answer 36

Involuntary guarding

Question 37

Solid organs

Answer 37

Vascular contain many vessels and a large amount of blood. Some are covered by a thick fibrous capsule(liver and spleen).

Question 38

Somatic pain

Answer 38

Associated with irritation of the peritoneal lining

Question 39

Ulcers

Answer 39

Are open wounds or sores within the digestive tract usually in the stomach or beginning of the small intestine

Question 40

Umbilicus

Answer 40

The naval

Question 41

Urology

Answer 41

The branch of medicine that studies the urinary system in females and the genitourinary system in males

Question 42

Vascular structures

Answer 42

Are large blood vessels found in the abdominal cavity

Question 43

Visceral pain

Answer 43

Occurs when an abdominal organ is involved

Question 44

Voluntary guarding

Answer 44

When the patient contracts the abdominal muscle usually in anticipation of pain or an unpleasant sensation