chapter 22 abdominal emergencies

Question 1

parietal pain

Answer 1

localized intense pain that arises from the parietal peritoneum

Question 2

peritoneum

Answer 2

membrane that lines the abdominal caivty and covers the organs within it

Question 3

retroperitoneal space

Answer 3

the area posterior to he peritoneum between therperitoneum and back

Question 4

tearing pain

Answer 4

sharp pain that feels is if body tissues are being torn apart.

Question 5

visceral pain

Answer 5

poorly localized , dull, or diffuse pain that arises from the abdominal organs or viscera

Question 6

Pain in the gallbladder is often felt in​ the:

Answer 6

right shoulder.

Question 7

The abdominal region between the abdomen and the back is called​ the:

Answer 7

retroperitoneal space.

Question 8

Problems with the kidneys can sometimes present with pain to​ the:

Answer 8

flank.

Question 9

Pain in the abdomen that originates from the organs is​ termed:

Answer 9

visceral pain.

Question 10

A​ localized, intense pain that arises from the lining of the abdominal cavity is

Answer 10

parietal pain.

Question 11

what is a solid abdominal​ organ?

Answer 11

Liver

Question 12

Why is visceral pain more difficult to locate than parietal​ pain?

Answer 12

Because organs have fewer nerve sensory receptors

Question 13

Pain from appendicitis​ begins:

Answer 13

in the area of the umbilicus and is followed by persistent pain in the right lower quadrant.

Question 14

The colon is also known as​ the:

Answer 14

large intestine.

Question 15

Cholecystitis pain is often confused​ with:

Answer 15

chest pain.

Question 16

organs within the peritoneal cavity

Answer 16

spleen
liver
gallbladder
stomach
colon
small bowel