Nature of Vomitus Flashcards
1
Q
May contain bile
A
Yellowish or greenish
2
Q
Hemorrhage - PUD
A
Bright red (arterial)
3
Q
Hemorrhage - esophageal or gastric varices
A
Dark red (venous)
4
Q
Digested blood from slowly bleeding gastric or duodenal ulcer
A
Coffee ground
5
Q
Gastric tumor, ulcer, obstruction
A
Undigested food
6
Q
Bile, gastric contents
A
Bitter taste, sour, or acid
7
Q
Intestinal obstruction
A
Fecal components