Terms
Vomiting of blood
Hematemesis
Chemical digestion takes place in the ________
Stomach
Hollow organ in which acidic gastric juices break down food into components that the body converts into energy
Stomach
Most frequently used feeding tube. Longer, must be surgically placed.
J- tube
Indwelling catheter
The passage of dark tarry stools an indication of bleeding in the upper part of the digestive tract
Melena
Most commonly injured organ due to its large size and positioning; it can bleed profusely
Liver
In patients with a significant upper or lower GI bleed two __ gauge or larger intravenous lines should be started.
18
Pt presents with itching, discomfort, and bleeding with defecation. Pt should be administered _____________ (type of medication)
Stool softners
Presence of pus in urine
Pyuria
Pain subjectively localized in one region though due to irritation in another region
Referred pain
Abdominal profile from the rib margin to the pubis
Contour
The ______________ position will help maintain the airway in a pt experiencing acute abdominal pain.
Left laterally recumbent
Pt presents with retrosternal burning sensation and bitter taste in mouth. Pt would be diagnosed with _________
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
The most serious complication of vaginal bleeding is ___________
hypovolemic shock
An attack of acute abdominal pain localized in a hollow organ and often caused by spasm, obstruction, or twisting
Colic
Removes water from waste products as they move toward elimination
Large intestine
Tenderness palpated one third of the distance from the iliac crest to the umbilicus is a positive finding at the ____________ (anatomical landmark) indicating ____________ (condition)
McBurney's point
Appendicitis
Conduct prehospital assessment, management of ABCs, clear liquid diet, electrolytes, and IV fluid with 0.9% NS and antibiotics are the treatments for _______________
Acute gastroenteritis
Produces bile which is excreted into the small intestines to break down fats
Liver
The production of gallstones in the gall bladder
Cholelithiasis
The kidneys, pancreas, and aorta are located in the _____________ space
Extraperitoneal
Saclike mucosal outpouching's through the colonic muscle
Diverticula
Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen
Ascites
Name the three parts of the small intestine
Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum