Peritoneal Cavity A&P

Question 1

what is the largest membrane of the body?

Answer 1

peritoneal membrane

Question 2

the peritoneal membrane lines _____, _____, and _____

Answer 2

abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity, and organs

Question 3

_____ can absorb fluids in the abdomen

Answer 3

peritoneal membrane

Question 4

2 layers of the peritoneal membrane

Answer 4

1. parietal peritoneum
2. visceral peritoneum

Question 5

what does the parietal peritoneum line?

Answer 5

lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities

Question 6

what does the visceral peritoneum cover?

Answer 6

covers the internal organs

Question 7

space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum that contains about 50mL of serous fluid

Answer 7

peritoneal cavity

Question 8

list the intraperitoneal organs

Answer 8

gallbladder
liver
ovaries
spleen
stomach
most of the small intestines (except duodenum)
transverse and sigmoid colon

Question 9

space between the right kidney and RLL

Answer 9

subhepatic space

Morison’s pouch

Question 10

space that is posterior to the stomach and LLL, anterior to the pancreas

Answer 10

omental bursa

lesser sac

Question 11

where is the most common site for pseudocysts?

Answer 11

omental bursa

lesser sac

Question 12

space posterior to the diaphragm, anterior to the liver

Answer 12

subphrenic space

supra hepatic space

Question 13

space lateral to ascending and descending colon where most ascites accumulate

Answer 13

infracolic compartment

paracolic gutters

Question 14

space between the uterus and rectum

Answer 14

posterior cul de sac
pouch of Douglas
rectouterine pouch

Question 15

space between bladder and rectum in males

Answer 15

vesicorectal space

Question 16

space between the bladder and uterus

Answer 16

anterior cul de sac

Question 17

space between the pubic bone and bladder

Answer 17

space of Retzius
retropubic space
prevesical space

Question 18

the greater sac is connected to the lesser sac by the ____

Answer 18

foramen of Winslow

epiploic foramen

Question 19

the greater sac contains (11)

Answer 19

liver
spleen
GB
stomach
1st portion of duodenum
jejunum
ileum
cecum
transverse colon
sigmoid colon
parts of rectum

Question 20

invasive procedure to remove pleural effusion from the pleural space

Answer 20

thoracentesis

pleural tap

Question 21

during thoracentesis a needle is inserted through the chest wall into the ______ to remove or collect fluid

Answer 21

lung cavity

Question 22

during or after a pleural tap, _____ occurs as the lung re-expands

Answer 22

coughing

Question 23

what required information is needed prior to a thoracentesis or paracentesis procedure? (3)

Answer 23

lab values - PT and platelet count
medication list
informed consent

Question 24

the larger the gauge the ____ the needle size

Answer 24

smaller

Question 25

thoracentesis can cause the development of _____

Answer 25

pneumothorax

Question 26

what is pneumothorax?

Answer 26

abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that can interfere with breathing

Question 27

how is pneumothorax diagnosed?

Answer 27

chest radiograph

Question 28

a procedure involving needle drainage of ascites from the abdominal or pelvic area

Answer 28

paracentesis

Question 29

what is the best position for a paracentesis or pericardiocentesis procedure?

Answer 29

supine

Question 30

a procedure where pericardial effusion is removed from the pericardium

Answer 30

pericardiocentesis

pericardial tap