Chapter 31

The ____ organs of the abdomen include the stomach, intestines, ureters, and bladder. JM

Hollow

Flank is defined as __. -GL

The region below the rib cage and above the hip

What occurs with solid organ injuries? -KL

They bleed significantly and cause rapid blood loss

Accumulation of blood in the abdominal cavity will most likely cause... KG

distention

When dealing with a victim of sexual assault..?-AN

do not examine the genitalia of a victim, unless obvious bleed requires you to apply a dressing

Contraction or tensing of the abdominal muscles to ease pain is called... KG

guarding

A sign of kidney damage after blunt trauma is... KG

hematuria

Peritonitis usually occurs when... GD

hollow abdominal organs are damaged and spill their contents.

Your patient suffered a penetrating injury to the LLQ, what could have been affected? -AN

small and large intestines

A patient in a motor vehicle accident arrives in the emergency department complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. His vital signs are stable. You suspect he has sustained a _____. GG

spleen injury

Why shouldn't you remove an impaled object? -KL

Could cause more bleeding or damage we cannot see internally.

In ____, the bowel protrudes from the peritoneum. JM

Evisceration

The intestines and stomach contain acidic substances that aid in digestion, but when leaked into the abdominal cavity, they may irritate the lining of the cavity. The lining of the cavity is known as the __. -GL

Peritoneum

what to do if internal organs are extruding ? -KL

Place sterile dressing over the wound with saline and keep warm

The ____ organs of the abdomen include the liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. JM

Solid

The abdominal organ most susceptible to injury in blunt trauma is the _____-GG

Spleen

A classic seat belt injury is associated with _____. GG

Thoracic wall disruption

Bruising around the __ indicates the possibility of significant bleeding in the abdomen. -GL

Umbillicus

The mesentery is...GD

a membranous fold that attaches the intestines to the walls of the body

Your patient was complaining of pain in the URQ but now is complaining of a sharp pain in the shoulder. What is most likely wrong with your patient?-AN

liver or spleen injury

A fracture of the __ can result in perforation of the bladder by the bony fragments. GD

pelvis