Chapter 23-abdominal / GI, Hematologic, OB-GYN & Renal Emergencies Flashcards
1
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What is a limb presentation?
A
When one arm or one leg is the first to protrude from the birth canal.
2
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What is peritonitis?
A
Inflammation and irritation of the peritoneum,
3
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What is anemia?
A
It is a reduction of the Number of red blood cells in the circulating blood volume.
4
Q
What is renal calculi?
A
Crystals of substances such as calcium, Uric acid, struvite, and crystine that are formed from metabolic abnormalities. Also known as kidney stones.
5
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What is appendicitis?
A
Inflammation of the appendix that commonly causes an acute abdomen.
6
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What is a breech birth?
A
Presentation is one in which the fetal butt or lower extremities are low in the uterus and are the first to be delivered.
