Questions and Answers
What is the principal symptom in both infectious and noninfectious gastroenteritis?
diarrhea
Chronic renal failure is often caused by hypertension or diabetes.
True
What is pain that may be perceived at a distant point on the body called?
referred pain
Which of the following conditions is more common in women than in men?
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Which of your patient's medical problems most likely caused acute renal failure?
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Which organ assists in the filtration of blood, serves as a blood reservoir, and produces antibodies?
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Burning or gnawing stomach pain that subsides immediately after eating is characteristic of peptic ulcer disease.
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Most patients with abdominal pain prefer to lie in which position?
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How do the kidneys help to regulate blood pressure?
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What does erosion of the protective layer of the stomach or duodenum result in?
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Which organ lies in the retroperitoneal space?
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The initial pain associated with an acute abdomen tends to be vague and poorly localized.
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Esophageal varices most commonly occur in patients who consume a lot of alcohol.
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What should the EMT suspect for a 60-year-old female presenting with a tearing sensation in her lower back, sweating, and tachycardia?
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Which organ would most likely bleed profusely if injured?
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What is the most common and significant complication associated with an acute abdomen?
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What are the solid abdominal organs?
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What is a strangulated hernia?
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The parietal peritoneum lines the walls of what?
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What condition is indicated by pain that radiates to the right lower quadrant from the umbilical area, along with nausea, vomiting, and lack of appetite?
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Study Notes
Gastroenteritis
- Principal symptom of both infectious and noninfectious gastroenteritis is diarrhea.
Chronic Renal Failure
- Often caused by hypertension or diabetes.
Pain Perception
- Pain perceived at a distant site on the body surface is referred pain.
Cystitis
- More common in women than in men.
Acute Renal Failure
- Heart failure is the most likely cause of acute renal failure in patients with a history of hypertension, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and seizures.
Spleen Functions
- Assists in blood filtration, acts as a blood reservoir, and produces antibodies.
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
- Characterized by burning or gnawing stomach pain that subsides immediately after eating.
Position Preference in Abdominal Pain
- Most patients with abdominal pain prefer to lie on their side with knees drawn into the abdomen.
Blood Pressure Regulation
- Kidneys regulate blood pressure by removing sodium and water from the body.
Ulcers
- Erosion of the stomach or duodenum's protective layer due to overactivity of digestive juices results in an ulcer.
Anatomy
- The pancreas is located in the retroperitoneal space.
Acute Abdomen
- Initial pain is often vague and poorly localized.
Esophageal Varices
- Most commonly occur in patients with significant alcohol consumption.
Aortic Aneurysm
- Symptoms include tearing sensation in the lower back, sweating, and tachycardia.
Liver Injury
- The liver would most likely bleed profusely if injured.
Acute Abdomen Complication
- The most common and significant complication associated with acute abdomen is peritonitis.
Solid Abdominal Organs
- Include the spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
Strangulated Hernia
- Occurs when a hernia loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues.
Parietal Peritoneum
- Lines the walls of the abdominal cavity.
Appendicitis
- Indicated by pain radiating to the right lower quadrant from the umbilical area, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and lack of appetite.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz on Chapter 19 of EMT. The questions cover important terms and definitions related to gastroenteritis, renal failure, and referred pain. Perfect for preparing for exams and enhancing your understanding of emergency medical topics.
