Chapter 23 Abdominal, Hematologic, Gynecologic, Genitourinaey, And Renal Emergencies

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Abdominal aorta

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The portion of the descending aorta that extends from the thoracic portion of the aorta to the distal point where the aorta divides into the iliac arteries. Arteries branching from the abdominal aorta Supply the abdominal organs.

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

Back 2

A weekend, ballooned, and enlarged area of the wall of the abdominal aorta

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Abdominal cavity

Back 3

The space located below the diaphragm that extends to the top of the pelvis

Front 4

Acute abdomen

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A shark, severe abdominal pain with rapid onset. Acute abdomen can have a number of causes.

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Appendicitis

Back 5

Inflammation of the appendix

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Cholecystitis

Back 6

Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Dialysate

Back 7

A special fluid used for dialysis

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Dialysis

Back 8

An artificial process used to remove water and waste substances from the blood when the kidneys fail to function properly

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Dysmenorrhea

Back 9

Severe pain or cramps during menstruation

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Endometriosis

Back 10

The condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus

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Endometritis

Back 11

Inflammation of the endometrium

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Esophageal varices

Back 12

Bulging, engorgement, or weakening of the blood vessels in the lining of the lower part of the esophagus

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Gastroenteritis

Back 13

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestines

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Genitourinaey system

Back 14

Male organ system that includes both the reproductive and urinary structures

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Guarded position

Back 15

A position generally assumed by patients with acute abdominal pain with knees drawn up and hands clenched over the abdomen

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Gynecology

Back 16

Branch of medicine that studies health of the female patient in her reproduction system

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Hematemesis

Back 17

Vomiting of blood

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Hematochezia

Back 18

Bright red blood in the stool

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Hematuria

Back 19

Blood in the urine

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Hernia

Back 20

Protrusion or thrusting forward of a portion of the intestine through an opening or weakness in the abdominal wall

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Intestinal Obstruction

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Blockage that interrupts the normal flow of intestinal contents

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Involuntary guarding

Back 22

abdominal wall muscle contraction caused by inflammation of the peritoneum that the patient cannot control

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MARKLE Test

Back 23

A test for the presence of peritonitis in which the patient stands on his toes, then drops to his heels, or in which the hills are struck together or struck on the bottom. The drawing of the Torso will elicit pain when the peritoneal Linings are inflamed.

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Melena

Back 24

Dark tarry stools containing decomposing blood normally from the upper gastrointestinal system

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Menarche

Back 25

Onset of menses

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Menses

Back 26

Menstrual period in which the endometrium is sloughed off

Front 27

Mittelschmerz

Back 27

Abdominal pelvic pain during the middle of a menstrual cycle that is associated with ovulation

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Pancreatitis

Back 28

Inflammation of the pancreas

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Parietal pain

Back 29

Localized, intense, sharp, constant pain associated with irritation of the peritoneum also called somatic pain

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Pelvic Inflamatory Disease (PID)

Back 30

Inflammation of the female reproductive tract

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Peritoneum

Back 31

The lining of the abdominal cavity

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Peritonitis

Back 32

Irritation and inflammation of the abdominal lining

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Referred Pain

Back 33

Pain that is felt in a body part removed from the point of origin of the pain

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Rigidity

Back 34

See involuntary guarding

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Somatic Pain

Back 35

See parietal pain

Front 36

Ulcers

Back 36

Open wounds or sores within the digestive tract

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Umbilicus

Back 37

The navel

Front 38

Urology

Back 38

Branch of medicine that studies the urinary system in females and the genitourinary system in males

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Visceral Pain

Back 39

Poorly localized, intermittent, crampy, dull, aching pain associated with Ischmeia, tearing, or distention of an organ

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Voluntary Guarding

Back 40

A deliberate abdominal wall muscle contraction

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What are the four abdominal quadrants?

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Left upper quadrant, right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, left lower quadrant

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What is in the LUQ?

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Contains most of the stomach, the spleen, the pancreas, and the part of the large intestine. They left kidney is behind the abdominal lining.

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What is in the RUQ?

Back 43

Contains most of the liver, the gallbladder, and part of the large intestine. The right kidney is behind the abdominal lining.

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What is in the RLQ?

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Contains the appendix, part of the large intestine, and the female reproductive organs. The appendix is a worm shaped structure extending from the beginning of the large intestine.

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What is in the LLQ?

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Contains part of the large intestine and the female reproductive organs.

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What are the 3 regions?

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Right hypochondriac, epigastric, left hypochondriac. Right lumbar, umbilical, left lumbar. Right iliac, hypogastric, left iliac.

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Hollow organs

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Hollow organs typically do not have the same amount of blood supply a solid organs, therefore, they tend to not bleed as much as solid organs.

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Solid organs

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Solid organs are very vascular. They contain a large amount of vessels and blood. Some are covered by thick fibrous capsule (The liver and spleen). When a solid organ is ruptured or injured, it tends to bleed, potentially leading to severe shock.

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Vascular Structures

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They are large blood vessels found in the abdominal cavity. Portions of the descending aorta and the inferior venacava are located in the abdominal cavity. Rupture injury to either vessel will result in major bleed, rapid blood loss, and death

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What are the different types of abdominal pain?

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Visceral pain, parietal pain or somatic pain, and referred pain.

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