Other Systems Part Three Flashcards
what does prolonged GERD lead to
acidic gastric fluids (ph less than 4) damage the esophagus
producing reflux esophagitis
what colon is mostly affected with diverticulosis
sigmoid colon
how would pain with pancreatitis be described
“band-like” pain which can radiate to the back
what is Blumberg’s Sign
rebound tenderness in response to depression of the abdominal wall at a site distant from the painful area
Post-Cesarean: what should be avoided and for how long
heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks
chronic pancreatitis pain location
LUQ
epigastric
symptoms of hiatal hernia
heartburn from GERD
what is Obturator’s Sign present with
appendicitis
major symptom of diverticulosis
rectal bleeding
what is hiatal hernia
protrusion of the stomach upward through the diaphragm
or
displacement of both the stomach and gastroexophageal junction upward into the thorax
what does estrogen do to thyroid and HDL
increaed thyroid production
increased HDLs
where should electrodes for TENS be placed for Post-Cesarean incision
parallel to the incision
for GERD, when does heartburn commonly occur
30-60 minutes after eating and at night when lying down
what is diastasis recti abdominis
lateral separation or split of the rectus abdominis
separation from midline greater than 2cm is significant
width of a hallway for one wheelchair to pass through
36 inches
what should always be avoided for SI dysfunction
single-limb weight bearing
when does preeclampsia occur
24th week of gestation
what does estrogen do to the musculoskeletal system
decreases rate of bone resporption
osteoporosis and fracture risk increate
what should be avoided with Kegel exercises
do not stop and start peeing (can be harmful and mess with urinary stuff)
PT interventions for varicose veins
elevate extremities
elastic stockings
what is Rovsing’s sign present with
appendictis
what is diverticular disease
pouch-like herniations of the mucosal layer of the colon through the muscularis layer
what is Obturator’s Sign
RLQ pain with IR and flexion to 90 degrees of the right hip with 90 degrees flexion
what is gastritis
inflammation of the stomach mucosa
what is GERD caused by
reflux or backward movement of gastric contents of the stomach into the esophagus, producing heartburtn
what is inflammatory bowel disease
inflammation of the bowel, characterized by remissions and exacerbations
what is contrainidicated with chronic pancreatitis
Valsalva’s
what is Psoas Sign present with
appendicitis
what is Psoas sign
pain in RLQ with hip extension
what is preeclampsia
pregnancy-induced, acute HTN after 24th week of gestation
what interventions should be used with diastasis recti abdominis
partial sit-ups (knees bent)
pelvic tilt
complications with peptic ulcer disease
hemorrhage
what is irritable bowel syndrome
abnormally increased motility of the small and large intestines
what is Markle’s Sign
pain in RLQ when a patient drops from standing on toes to the heels with a jarring landing
what position is pancreatitis pain worse in
supine
where can peptic ulcers refer pain to
back
shoulder
what is Rovsing’s sign
elicits pain in the RLQ with pressure exerted on the LLQ
for diastasis recti abdominis, where is there pain
back
what is Barrett’s esophagus
a precancerous state
what do the ovaries do
store female germ cells
produce female sex hormones
what is Markle’s Sign present with
appendicitis
where is McBurney’s Point
1.5-2 inches above ASIS in RLQ
what is common with pediatric patients with Cronh’s and Ulcerative Colitis
stunted growth
where is there point tenderness for appendicitis
McBurney’s Point
what can help to reduce pain with SI dysfunction
external stabilization (belt)
someone who is pregnant shows signs of preeclampsia.. what’s the play
initiate prompt physician referal
what can be used post-Cesarean incision
TENS for pain
normal pregnancy weight gain
20-30 pounds
what position should be avoided for varicose veins
crossing legs (can press on veins)
what diseases are included within inflammatory bowel disease
Crohn’s
ulcerative colitis
what is Blumberg’s sign present with
appendicitis
