Exam 2 Flashcards
right upper quadrant organs
liver
gallbladder
duodenum
head of pancrea
R adrenal gland
portion of R kidney
portion of ascending and transverse colon
left upper quadrant organs
left lobe of liver
spleen
stomach
body of pancreas
L adrenal gland
portion of L kidney
portion of descending and transverse colon
right lower quadrant organs
lower pole of R kidney
cecum and appendix
portion of ascending colon
bladder
ovary, uterus if enlarged
R spermatic cord
R ureter
left lower quadrant organs
lower pole of L kidney
sigmoid colon
portion of descending colon
bladder
ovary, uterus if enlarged
L spermatic cord
L ureter
liver contusion or lacerations
MOI: abdominal blunt trauma
S&S: hemorrhage, shock, abdominal rigidity, referred pain to R arm
Rx: ER
injury of the spleen
MOI: direct blow or mono
S&S: signs of shock, abdominal rigidity, nausea, vomiting, Kehr’s sign
Management: self splint (bed rest), conservative treatment = 1wk hospitalization, gradual return play, surgery takes longer
GI bleeding
MOI: distance running, gastritis, anemia, ingestion of aspirin or NSAIDs, stress, bowel irritation, colitis
S&S: blood in stool, abdominal pain, water stool (w/ pus), dehydration, fever
Management: refer
blow to solar plexus
MOI: aka getting the wind knocked out of you; paralysis of diaphragm due to direct blow to stomach
S&S: stops respiration, leads to anoxia, comes and goes
Management: help overcome apprehension, short inspirations and long expirations, calm athlete to prevent hyperventilation
indigestion (dyspepsia)
MOI: distress after eating, reactions before comp, emotional stress, esophageal or stomach spasms, inflammation of mucous lining of stomach and esophagus
S&S: increased HCl secretion, nausea, flatulence
Management: eliminate irritating food, regular eating habits, avoid stressors, follow-up if persists
peptic ulcer
MOI: acids destroy mucous lining of stomach or small intestine, long periods of anxiety
S&S: gnawing pain localized to gastric region, appears 1-3 hours after meal, dyspepsia, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, pain last rather than hours
Management: antacids, surgery if hemorrhaging or perforation occurs
vomiting/emesis
MOI: result of irritation most often in the stomach
S&S: stimulates vomiting center of brain causing forceful diaphragm and abdominal contractions
Management: anti nausea meds, fluids
viral gastroenteritis
MOI: caused by stomach virus, inflammation of stomach and intestines
S&S: resolves in 2-3 days
Management: rest, fluids, avoid contact
food poisoning or bacterial diarrhea
-suspect when multiple who ate the same food becomes ill about the same time
-typically occurs when food is improperly handled, cooked, stored, or refrigerated
gastroenteritis (food poisoning)
MOI: infectious microorganism contaminates food
S&S: nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, anorexia, subsides 3-6 hrs
Management: fluid replacement, bed rest, BRAT diet
diarrhea
MOI: diet, inflammation, infection, drug side effect, psychogenetic factors
S&S: loose stools
Management: depends on cause, hydrate
constipation
MOI: dehydrated, lack of roughage, anxiety, overuse of laxatives
S&S: failure of bowels to evacuate feces
Management: depends on cause, hydrate, and eat fiber
stress-induced GI symptoms
diffuse abdominal pains and cramps, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
-exclude everything else first
heartburn or GERD
MOI: stomach acid travels up through lower esophageal sphincter into esophagus or back of throat, may result in hiatal hernia, may cause inflammation of esophagus
S&S: heartburn like pain similar to angina pectoris, burning feeling with sour liquid taste
Management: meds, surgery is it persists
gastritis
diffuse or patchy inflammation of lining of the stomach
peptic ulcer disease
more serious condition in which deeper ulcer in the stomach or in duodenum
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
MOI: group of disorders of GI tract
S&S: abdominal pain relieved with defecation, irregular bowel patterns
Management: diet modification, med, counseling, refer to MD
hemorrhouds
MOI: chronic constipation
S&S: pain, bleeding, itching
Management: minimize constipation, use of local anesthetic, possible surgery
celiac disease
autoimmune disorder that affects GI tract and triggered by gluten
-chronic inflammation of small intestine which leads to atrophy of small intestine
-more common in women
-not a food allergy
two type of IBS
Crohn’s (small intestine) and UC (symptoms beyond GI system
-no underlying causes