Ch16 Key Terms - Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Reproductive System Emergencies

Question 1

A condition of sudden onset of pain within the abdomen, usually indicating peritonitis; immediate medical or surgical treatment is necessary.

Answer 1

Acute abdomen

Question 2

A condition in which bacteria enter the bladder, potentially causing a serious infection with fever and chills.

Answer 2

Bladder infection

Question 3

A condition in which the fertilized egg attaches outside of the uterus.

Answer 3

Ectopic pregnancy

Question 4

An involuntary action in which the abdomen becomes rigid upon examination

Answer 4

Guarding

Question 5

Vomit that contains blood in it

Answer 5

Hematemesis

Question 6

A dull, yellow color of the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes caused by an excess of bilirubin; usually indicates liver disease.

Answer 6

Jaundice

Question 7

Stools that appear black and tarry due to digested blood in the bowel.

Answer 7

Melana

Question 8

A fluid-filled sac or pocket in an ovary or on its surface.

Answer 8

Ovarian cyst

Question 9

A painful condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed.

Answer 9

Pancreatitis

Question 10

An infection of the organs of a women’s reproductive system

Answer 10

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 11

A membrane that covers the organs of the abdomen and also lines the inner wall of the abdominal cavity.

Answer 11

Peritoneum

Question 12

Inflammation of the peritoneum of the abdominal cavity, typically caused by leakage of hollow organ contents; usually worse if caused by bacteria from inside the intestines.

Answer 12

Peritonitis

Question 13

Pain that originates in one part of the body but is felt in another part of the body.

Answer 13

Referred pain