Chapter 26

Question 1

Solid organs

Answer 1

Spleen, liver, pancreas, and kidneys

Question 2

Hallow organs

Answer 2

stomach, gallbladder, duodenum, small intestines, bladder

Question 3

Peritoneum

Answer 3

Membrane that lines abdominal cavity and covers organs

Question 4

Retroperitonal

Answer 4

Area posterior to the peritoneum, between peritoneum and back

Question 5

Visceral pain

Answer 5

Poorly localized/dull pain coming from abdominal organs or viscera

Question 6

Parietal pain

Answer 6

Localized/intense pain coming from peritoneum

Question 7

Cholecystitas

Answer 7

Gallbladder inflammations, often caused by blockage of bile by gallstones

Question 8

Pancreatitis

Answer 8

inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach

Question 9

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Answer 9

Bleeding within the GI tract, esophagus to rectum

Question 10

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Answer 10

bulging or enlargement of the aorta

Question 11

Dissection

Answer 11

Hypertension caused bleed in a vein between the inner and outer walls

Question 12

Hypertension

Answer 12

high blood pressure

Question 13

Hernia

Answer 13

Hole in the muscle layer of abdominal wall allowing organs like intestines to push through against the skin

Question 14

Renal colic

Answer 14

Severe flank pain caused by kidney stones

Question 15

Cardiac involvement

Answer 15

Pain from MI felt as abdominal discomfort

Question 16

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 16

Fertilized embryo implants outside uterus

Question 17

What can a missed dialysis represent

Answer 17

CHF

Question 18

Best position for patient with abdominal pain

Answer 18

Position of comfort

Question 19

Pain that originates in the walls of hallow organs

Answer 19

Visceral