GI & Urological Emergencies Flashcards
Where is the appendix located?
Right lower Quad
Where is the Liver located?
Right Upper Quad
Where is the stomach located?
Left Upper Quad
What organs are located in the Right upper quadrant?
Liver, Gallbladder, right kidney & portions of the large and small intestine
Define
Hematemesis
Vommiting blood
Define
Melena
Black tar stools that contain blood
Name the componets of the lower GI
Jejunum,ileum, colon, rectum
define
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum
Define
Ecchymosis
Bruising
Define
Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood
What are Gallstones?
Its A Blockage in the outlet of the gallbladder
Pain in the RUQ
Define
Peptic Ulcer Disease
(PUD)
erodes the protective layer ligning the esophagus, stomach or small intestine
BURNING OR GNAWING PAIN located in the upper abdominal. Can lead to hematemesis or melena
Define
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas
Upper Abdominal pain and/or back
What does the Pancreas do?
Forms digestive juices and the source of the bodys insulin
Define
Appendicitis
Inflammation or infection of the appendix
Classic signs: pain, fever, reboundtenderness and decrease of food intake
Define
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
occurs when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed by infection or from the acids in the stomach
Define
Esophageal Varices
Pressure within the blood vessels surrounding the esophagus increases, usually a result of liver failure.
Blood vessels eventually drain into the liver.
This can lead to upper GI Bleed that leads to hematemesis
Define
Diverticulitis
Inflammation in small pockets at weak areas in the muscle walls of the intestines
lower left quad pain
Define
Gastroenteritis
comprises a family of conditions revolving around a central theme of infection combined with diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
Define Numonic
DR GEM
- Distension
- Rigidity
- Guarding
- Eccamosis
- Masses (Pulsating)
Name 5 solid organs
Liver
Spleen
Pancreas
Kidneys
Ovaries
Name 5 hollow organs
gallbladder
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
bladder
How is blood pressure effected by the kidneys?
Blood pressure regulation is associated with the kidney’s
ability to remove sodium chloride from the body
Kidney disease is a
common cause of secondary hypertension.
True or false
The kidneys also rid
the body of toxic wastes and control the body’s balance of fluid and
electrolytes.
true