Ch 26 Abdominal Emergencies Flashcards
1
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The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs within it
A
Peritoneum
2
Q
Covers the organs
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Visceral peritoneum
3
Q
Attached to the abdominal wall
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Parietal peritoneum
4
Q
The area posterior to the peritoneum, between the peritoneum and the back
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Retroperitoneal space
5
Q
A poorly localized, dull, or diffuse pain that arises from the abdominal organs
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Visceral pain
6
Q
A localized, intense pain that arises from the lining of the abdominal cavity
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Parietal pain
7
Q
Sharp pain that feels as if body tissues are being torn apart
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Tearing pain
8
Q
Pain that is felt in a location other than where it originates
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Referred pain
