EMT Chapter 18- Gastrointestinal And Urologic Emergencies

________ is the paralysis of the muscular contractions that normally propel material through the intestine.

In cholecystitis, where is the patient likely to feel referred pain?

You are assessing a patient reporting severe pain in his upper left and right abdominal quadrants radiating to the back. The patient reports that the pain got worse right after he ate lunch an hour ago. He also has nausea and vomiting, abdominal distention, and tenderness. Based on these signs and symptoms, what do you suspect?

Rebound tenderness is a result of what?

what is true about acute renal failure?

What is the medical term for blood in the vomit?

What is it called when a patient tenses his abdominal muscles during your assessment?

what does not produce upper intestinal bleeding?

You are assessing a 76-year-old man complaining of severe tearing pain radiating into his lower back. He is hypotensive and tachycardic. what should you suspect?

When assessing a patient's abdomen, what is the best position to place the patient in?

What is a sign of peptic ulcer disease?

Most patients with abdominal pain prefer to:

Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space?

A 30-year-old woman with a history of alcoholism presents with severe upper abdominal pain and is vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. Her skin is cool, pale, and clammy; her heart rate is 120 beats/min and weak; and her blood pressure is 70/50 mm Hg. Your MOST immediate action should be to:

Your patient complains of chronic "burning" stomach pain that improves after eating. You should suspect:

A young female presents with costovertebral angle tenderness. She is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. what is most likely causing her pain?

When assessing a patient with abdominal pain, you should:

A 47-year-old male presents with severe abdominal pain of 3 hours' duration. His abdomen is distended and guarded. Your MOST important consideration for this patient should be to:

what is correct about the secondary assessment for a high-priority patient?

Peritonitis may result in shock because:

what statement regarding the acute abdomen is correct?