Gastrointestinal (GI) Flashcards
1
Q
Emesis
A
Vomiting
2
Q
Hematemesis
A
Gross amounts of blood in the vomit
3
Q
Hepatomegaly
A
Enlarged liver
4
Q
Hernia
A
Protrusion of part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle
5
Q
Melena
A
Black tarry stool indicative of an upper GI bleed
6
Q
N/V/D
A
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
7
Q
Peritoneal Signs (Rebound, Guarding, or Rigidity)
A
Signs indicative of acute abdominal inflammation (peritonitis)