Emt Ch 23 Abdominal, Gynecologic, Genitourinary And Renal Emergencies

Front 1

a sharp, severe abdominal pain with rapid onset - can have a number of causes

Back 1

acute abdomen

Front 2

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

Back 2

abdominal cavity

Front 3

the lining of the abdominal cavity

Back 3

peritoneum

Front 4

the portion of the descending aorta from the thoracic portion superiorly to the distal point where the aorta divides into the iliac arteries

Back 4

abdominal aorta

Front 5

the naval

Back 5

unbilicous

Front 6

poorly localized, intermittent, crampy, dull or aching pain associated wih ischemia or distention of an organ

Back 6

visceral pain

Front 7

a saclike stretchable pouch located below the diaphragm that receives food from the esophagus

Back 7

stomach

Front 8

the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach

Back 8

duodenum

Front 9

a tubelike structure begining at the distal end of the stomack and ending at the beginning of the large intestine - it absorbs nutrients from intestinal contents

Back 9

small intestine

Front 10

a tubelike structure beginning at teh distal end of the small intestine and ending at the anus - it reabsorbs fluid from intestinal contents, enabling the excretion of solid waste from the body

Back 10

large intestine

Front 11

a large, solid organ located in the RUQ just beneath the diaphragm - it filters the nutrients from blood as it returns from the intestines

Back 11

liver

Front 12

A pear-shaped sac that lies on the underneath right side of the liver - it holds bile, which aids in hte digestion of fats

Back 12

gallbladder

Front 13

An elongated, oval, solid organ located in the LUQ behind and to the side of the stomach - it aids in the production of blood cells as well as the filtering and storage of blood

Back 13

spleen

Front 14

A gland composed of many lobes and ducts located in both the RUQ and the LUQ, just behind the stomach - it aids in digestion and regulates carbohydrate metabolism

Back 14

pancreas

Front 15

Paired organs located behind the abdominal wall lining, one on each side of the spine - they excrete uring and regulate water, electrolytes and acid-based balance

Back 15

kidneys

Front 16

A saclike structure that acts as a reservoir for the urine received from the kidneys

Back 16

Urinary bladder

Front 17

localized, intense, sharp, constant pain associated with irritation of the peritoneum

Back 17

parietal pain or
somatic pain

Front 18

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

Back 18

referred pain

Front 19

irritation and inflammation of the peritoneum

Back 19

peritonitis

Front 20

a test for peritonitis in which the patient stands on his toes, knees straight, then drops to his hels

Back 20

Markle test

Front 21

inflammation of the appendix

Back 21

appendicitis

Front 22

inflammation of the pancreas

Back 22

pancreatitis

Front 23

inflammation of the gallbladder

Back 23

cholecystitis

Front 24

vomiting of blood

Back 24

hematemesis

Front 25

bright red blood in the stool

Back 25

hematochezia

Front 26

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

Back 26

melana

Front 27

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

Back 27

esophageal varices

Front 28

inflammation of the stomach and small intesting

Back 28

gastroenteritis

Front 29

open wounds or sores withing the digestive tract

Back 29

ulcers

Front 30

blockage that interrupts the normal flow of intestinal contents

Back 30

intestinal obstruction

Front 31

protrusion of a portion of the intestine through an opening or weakness in the abdominal wall

Back 31

hernia

Front 32

a weakened, ballooned, and enlarged area of the wall of the abdominal aorta

Back 32

abdominal aortic eneurysm

Front 33

a position with knees drawn up and hands clenched ove the abdomen

Back 33

guarded position

Front 34

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

Back 34

involuntary guarding or
rigidity

Front 35

a deliberate abdominal wall muscle contraction

Back 35

voluntary guarding

Front 36

A branch of medicine that studies health of the female and her reproductive system

Back 36

gynecology

Front 37

menstrual period in which the endometrium is sloughed off

Back 37

menses

Front 38

onset of menses

Back 38

menarche

Front 39

severe pain or cramps during menstruation

Back 39

dysmenorrhea

Front 40

abdominopelvic pain during the midle of a menstrual cycle

Back 40

mittelschmerz

Front 41

inflammation of the endometrium

Back 41

endometritis

Front 42

the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus

Back 42

endometriosis

Front 43

inflammation of the female reproductive tract

Back 43

pelvic inflammatory deisease (PID)

Front 44

branch of medicine that studies the urinary system in females and the genirourinary system in males

Back 44

urology

Front 45

male organ system that includes both the reproductive and urinary structures

Back 45

genitourinary system

Front 46

blood in the urine

Back 46

hematuria

Front 47

kidney stones

Back 47

renal calcule

Front 48

an artificial process used to remove water and waste substances from the blood

Back 48

dialysis

Front 49

a special fluid used for dialysis

Back 49

dialysate