Speed Round

Question 1

Visceral Referral Pattern

(10)

Answer 1

Liver & Gallbladder - RT neck & shoulder, RT upper quadrant

Lung & Diapraghm - LT neck & shoulder

Heart - LT chest & arm, between shoulder blades

Stomach - Center of chest & center of back

Pancreas - LT upper quadrant

Small Intestine - Center of abdominal area

Appendix - RT lower quadrant

Colon - Center of groin area

Kidney - LT & RT lower quadrants & upper legs

Bladder - Lower groin & inner leg

Question 2

Immobilization: Warning Signs & Precautions

Answer 2

1. Increase pain - CRPS
2. Cast tightness - INC edema - S/S of CRPS?
3. Cast looseness - not stabilizing segement
4. Changes in surrounding skin colour/ sensation - could be CRPS &/or nerve/blood vessels that are compressed
5. Increased swelling