Jeopardy_Thorax and Abdomen_ATR 6088

Thorax & Abdomen

100

I am a condition characterized by:

S&S:  acute pain increasing with palpation; pain with ROM testing; muscle guarding 

Tx:  ice/heat, rest prn, NSAID’s as indicated

What is Muscle Strain or Contusion

200

I am the most common cause for urgent abdominal surgery in sport and characterized by:

S&S:  initial non-specific discomfort around the   umbilicus; pain localizing over McBurney’s point in 12-18 hours; low grade fever; nausea and vomiting; positive Rebound tenderness

What is Appendicitis

300

I am the most common cause of death due to abdominal trauma in sport;

S&S:  LUQ pain, radiating pain to left shoulder –  Kehr’s sign; nausea/vomiting; shock; abdominal   rigidity

What is Spleen Rupture

400

I am characterized by:

S&S:  deep, aching pain in the lower back; possible muscle guarding; nausea and vomiting; shock;   hematuria.

What is a Kidney contusion

500

I am two examination tests to rule out appendicitis

What are McBurney's point palpation and Obturator Sign

Stuff Not Covered in Slides, but Relevant Pathologies

300

I am characterized by:

S&S:  severe pain that starts suddenly and may go  away suddenly; pain may be felt in the belly area or side of the back and may move to groin area or   testicles; abnormal urine color or hematuria; fever;  nausea and vomiting

Tx may include increasing water consumption

What are Kidney Stones

400

I am an irritation or inflammatory condition of the stomach and intestines caused by a bacteria or virus; S&S:  diarrhea, nausea, diffuse abdominal pain, fever, fatigue

Tx:  hydration, over the counter medication, bland  diet, referral if symptoms persist for 48 hours

What is acute Gastroenteritis

500

I am caused by poor diet, obesity, alcohol, abdominal trauma, tumor mass, or gall stones: 

S&S:  marked tenderness in the mid epigastrium and  possibly entire abdomen; hypoactive bowel sounds; Tx:  referral, intravenous hydration, restriction of oral intake

Acute Pancreatitis

Anatomy

100

I am the organs that live in the RUQ quadrant

What are the liver, gall bladder, right kidney, pancreas

200

I am the organs that live in the LUQ quadrant

What are the spleen, stomach, Left kidney, pancreas

300

I am the organs that live in the RLQ

What are the appendix, ascending colon, right ovary

400

I am the organs that live in the LLQ

What are the colon, left ovary

500

I result from impact or penetrating trauma to the RUQ

S/S: shock, tachycardia, rapid breathing. Abdominal pain, swelling. Anoxia.

What is a Liver Rupture