Chapter 39 Vocab

Question 1

Abdominal evisceration

Answer 1

condition where abdominal organs protrude through opening in the abdominal wall

Question 2

Cullen’s sign

Answer 2

ecchymosis around the umbilicus, indicative of retroperitoneal hemorrage

Question 3

Diaphragmatic rupture

Answer 3

injury from a hole or tear in the diaphragm results in opening between thoracic and abdominal cavities, where abdominal contents can enter thoracic cavity

Question 4

Grey Turner’s sign

Answer 4

ecchymosis of the flanks, indicating retroperitoneal hemorrhaging

Question 5

Involuntary guarding

Answer 5

uncontrollable spasm of the abdominal muscle as a result of peritonitis

Question 6

Kehr’s sign

Answer 6

referred pain to the shoulder caused by blood irritating the diaphragm; indicative of spleen injury

Question 7

Parietal peritoneum

Answer 7

outermost lining of the abdominal structures that adheres to the inner walls of the abdominal cavity

Question 8

Peritoneal cavity

Answer 8

the space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum

Question 9

Peritoneum

Answer 9

double layered membrane the lines the abdominal cavity

Question 10

Retroperitoneal space

Answer 10

posterior division of the abdominal cavity which is separated from the rest of the abd organs by the parietal peritoneum

Question 11

Visceral peritoneum

Answer 11

the inner layer of the peritoneal lining, that adheres to the abd organs

Question 12

Voluntary guarding

Answer 12

the tensing of the abdominal muscles by the patient in anticipation of palpitation