Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, and Reproductive System Emergencies

Question 1

Acute abdomen

Answer 1

Condition of sudden onset pain within the abdomen, usually indicating peritonitis

Question 2

Bladder infection

Answer 2

Bacteria in the bladder, can cause fever and hcills

Question 3

Ectopic Pregnancy

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Guarding

Answer 4

An involuntary action in which the abdomen becomes rigid upon examination

Question 5

Hematemesis

Answer 5

Vomit that contains blood

Question 6

Jaundice

Answer 6

Dull yellow color of the ski, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes caused by an excess of billirubin. Indicative of liver disease

Question 7

Melana

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Ovarian cyst

Answer 8

Fluid fill sac in an ovary or on its surface

Question 9

Pancreatitis

Answer 9

Inflamed pancreas that is very painful

Question 10

peritoneum

Answer 10

Membrane that covers the organs of the abdomen and also line the inner wall of the abdominal cavity

Question 11

Peritonitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the peritoneum .

Typically caused by leakage of hollow organ contents. Will be worse if caused by bacteria

Question 12

referred pain

Answer 12

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