Emergent US

Question 1

blood (hemoperitoneum), urine, bile leaks, free fluid

Answer 1

Abdominal Fluid

Question 2

pericardial effusion

Answer 2

Cardiac Fluid

Question 3

parenchymal changes in major organs

Answer 3

Blunt trauma

Question 4

Abdominal pain

Answer 4

cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, kidney stones, appendicitis, hernia

Question 5

Irrelevant to the source of the fluid the most dependent area for fluid is ——. Second is the —–.

Answer 5

Morrisons pouch; culdesac

Question 6

If fluid is found evaluate in terms of amount, and sonographic description

Answer 6

anechoic, internal debris, septations etc

Question 7

Careful distinction between pericardial effusion and —— effusion

Answer 7

pleural

Question 8

Back pain
Hypotension
Pulsatile abdominal mass

Answer 8

AORTA Aneurysm

Question 9

Include —— evaluation if AAA found

Answer 9

renal vein

Question 10

Most AAA are —— aorta

Answer 10

distal

Question 11

Severe chest pain radiating to arms, neck and back
Chest pain – proximal thoracic aorta
Back pain – distal abdominal aorta

Answer 11

Aorta Dissection

Question 12

Protocol for Aorta dissection

Answer 12

Evaluate for size and false lumen
Look for thrombus
Scan abdomen for free fluid

Question 13

Rebound RLQ pain (McBurney sign)
Lethargic
Lack of appetite
Increased WBC
Fever
N/V

Answer 13

appendicitis

Question 14

Large amount of pelvic FF is associated with ——.

Answer 14

Ectopic Pregnancy

Question 15

——- Hernia most common in women

Answer 15

Paraumbilical