Chest Pain Differential Dx
Anatomy
Abdominal pain Differential Dx
Trauma
Potpourri
100

Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm: Caused by blockage of a coronary artery

Heart attack/myocardial infarction

100

Name two organs in the thoracic cavity that are responsible for perfusion.

lungs, heart

100

Vomiting blood of "coffee grounds" and low BP can be signs of this emergency

Gastrointestinal bleed

100

Open chest wounds should be covered with an __________ dressing.

occlusive

100

What is the most-watched YouTube video of all time?

"Baby Shark Dance" by Pinkfong

200

Stabbing pain in a specific area of the chest; caused by a blockage of vasculature in the lung(s)

Pulmonary Embolism

200

This organ can rupture following endoscopic procedures or aggressive vomiting

esophagus

200

Unilateral flank pain can be a sign of a ________ stone.

kidney

200

A _______ injury occurs when two or more ribs are broken in two or more places

Flail Chest

200

What is the stage name of Stefani Germanotta?

Lady Gaga

300

Tearing chest pain radiating to the back. Systolic BP difference of greater than 20 mmHg

Aortic Dissection

300

This organ is in the RLQ, is attached to the large intestine, and may need to be removed if it becomes inflamed. 

appendix

300

In any postpubescent and premenopausal female patient, the possibility of _________ should be considered.

Pregnancy

300

________ results when two or more ribs are broken in two or more places.

Crepitus

300

A group of what animal is known as a prickle?

Porcupines

400

Unilateral pain w/ diminished lung sounds, skin pallor, weak pulse, and low BP


Tension pneumothorax

400

This organ is a solid organ in the RUQ and can be damaged by excessive alcohol consumption.

Liver

400

Inflammation of this organ, which stores bile, can cause RUQ pain that is exacerbated by palpation

Gall bladder

400

______ is the grating sound created when broken bones rub together.

Crepitus

400

What is the name of Bart Simpson’s teacher on The Simpsons?

Ms. Krabappel

500

Sharp pain with low bp and difficulty breathing possibly: preceded by blunt force trauma of possibly pericarditis infection (common in intravenous drug users)

Cardiac Tamponade

500

This organ is located in the LUQ, produces white blood cells, and can bleed excessively if it ruptures.

Spleen

500

Infection of the ___________ tract can cause pain above the pubic bone as well as septic shock.

urinary

500

________ is the term for an open wound of abdomen characterized by protrusion of intestines through abdominal wall. It should be covered wit a moist sterile dressing and plastic.

Evisceration

500

Where were french fries invented?

Belgium