GI Anatomy
The primary function of this part of the GI system is to breakdown food that enters into the esophagus:
What is the mouth
This organ produces urine
What is the kidneys
How many quadrants are there in the abdomen?
What is 4
This technique involves visually examining the abdomen for abnormalities, such as distention scars or unusual pulsations
What is inspection
This technique refers to listening to various systems of the body with the stethoscope
What is auscultation
This organ stores bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.
What is gallbladder
This tube carries urine from the kidney to the bladder
What is the ureter?
This term describes blood in the urine
What is hematuria
The inability or condition refers to the involuntary loss of urine
What is urinary incontinence
When auscultating the abdomen, this sign of increased peristalsis, could indicate a gastrointestinal issue like gastroenteritis or diarrhea
What are hyperactive bowel sounds
This muscular organ is responsible for churning food and initiating protein digestion
What is the stomach
This part of the urinary system is shorter than females compared to males, making them more susceptible to UTIs
What is the urethra
This term describes painful urination
What is dysuria
This condition refers to the inability to control bowel movements
What is stool incontinence
The absence of the sounds, could suggest a serious condition like bowel obstruction or paralytic alias
What are absent bowel sounds
The majority function of the organ is to absorb water and electrolytes from undigested food material
What is the large intestine
This non-invasive test uses ultrasound technology to measure the amount of urine in the bladder
What is a bladder scan
The minimum amount of urine per hour?
What is 30 mL/hr
Bruising along the umbilicus can also be referred to as
What is Grey turner's sign
The sounds are heard less frequently and more faintly during auscultation of the abdomen
What are hypoactive bowel sounds
This organ helps filter toxins from the blood, store energy in the forms of glycogen, and regulates cholesterol levels
What is the liver
Tenderness in this area, located between the 12th rib and the spine is commonly assessed during a physical exam to check for kidney problems or infection
What is the costovertebral angle (CVA)
This term refers to a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas and the intestines
What is borborygmi
Bruising along the retroperitoneal (flanks) area can also be referred to as
What is Grey Turner's sign
This abnormal sound may be heard during auscultation of the abdomen and suggest turbulence and blood flow, often caused by a vascular condition, such as an aortic aneurysm
What is a bruit