General
The most history taking pneumonic to use with a patient complaining of acute abdominal and/or chest pain
What is OPQRST
E. Coli
What is the most common pathogen in UTIs.
This bacterium is most commonly associated with Food poisoning.
What is Salmonella
Pain that is felt in a place other than where it originates
What is referred pain.
Pt's whose blood is filtered through a specialized machine are undergoing this procedure
What is hemodialysis
A type of pain that feels like an ache, throbbing sensation, or sharp.
What is Somatic Pain
An EMS unit is staffed with a male paramedic and a female EMT. The unit is at the scene of a stable female patient who has been sexually assaulted. This provided is the preferred one to render care to the patient.
Who is the Female EMT
A patient vomiting coffee ground emesis is experiencing what medical emergency?
What is an upper GI bleed.
Increased pain with release of pressure on abdomen
What is rebound tenderness
This organ stores bile before its release into the intestine
What is the Gallbladder
The hollow digestive organ that begins the breakdown of foods
What is the stomach
Blood in the urine is called this
What is hematuria
Patient's experiencing high amounts of vomiting and diarrhea are at risk for this type of shock.
What is hypovolemic shock
Term used to indicate voluntary or involuntary protecting of the abdomen to prevent further pain on palpation
What is guarding
Pt's whose kidneys can no longer provide filtration and fluid balance have _____
What is End Stage Renal Disease
This organ consists of three sections, the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. It is
where digestive juices from the pancreas and liver mix together, and also absorbs vitamin B12 for
making nerve cells and red blood cells.
What is the small intestine.
This causes flank or back pain and is related to "having a baby" for men.
What are kidney stones
Nighttime awakening with coughing and a sour taste in the mouth.
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Right shoulder pain may be a symptom of this.
What is cholecystitis
This medical emergency is when a fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus.
What is Ectopic Pregnancy
After drinking alcohol this can cause severe life threatening illness and pain. Creates nausea, vomiting, fever and rapid pulse
What is pancreatitis
Elderly Females often develop an altered mental status due to this illness
What is a urinary tract infection.
Pt presents with pain in the RLQ is likely suffering from _____
What is appendicitis
Considered impolite, this is actually a very normal part of digestion
What is flatulence
Black or very dark granular material from the mouth, esophagus, or stomach that has been digested by stomach acids and then vomited
What is Coffee Ground Emesis