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Solid abdominal organs include the:
Solid abdominal organs include the:
What should an EMT suspect for a 60-year-old female with a tearing sensation in her lower back, sweaty skin, and tachycardia?
What should an EMT suspect for a 60-year-old female with a tearing sensation in her lower back, sweaty skin, and tachycardia?
Aortic aneurysm
What is the MOST important consideration for a 47-year-old male with severe abdominal pain and signs of shock?
What is the MOST important consideration for a 47-year-old male with severe abdominal pain and signs of shock?
Be alert for signs and symptoms of shock.
Urinary tract infections are more common in ____________.
Urinary tract infections are more common in ____________.
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Which statement regarding dialysis is correct?
Which statement regarding dialysis is correct?
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When assessing a patient with abdominal pain, how should you palpate the abdomen?
When assessing a patient with abdominal pain, how should you palpate the abdomen?
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Which intervention may help reduce your patient's nausea?
Which intervention may help reduce your patient's nausea?
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What should be your MOST immediate action for a woman with severe abdominal pain and vomiting bright red blood?
What should be your MOST immediate action for a woman with severe abdominal pain and vomiting bright red blood?
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What is a strangulated hernia?
What is a strangulated hernia?
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What is the MOST important treatment for a patient with severe abdominal pain and signs of shock?
What is the MOST important treatment for a patient with severe abdominal pain and signs of shock?
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Which organ lies in the retroperitoneal space?
Which organ lies in the retroperitoneal space?
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How do the kidneys help to regulate blood pressure?
How do the kidneys help to regulate blood pressure?
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In contrast to the parietal peritoneum, what is true about the visceral peritoneum?
In contrast to the parietal peritoneum, what is true about the visceral peritoneum?
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What is correct about the secondary assessment for a high-priority patient?
What is correct about the secondary assessment for a high-priority patient?
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What are some functions of the liver?
What are some functions of the liver?
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What is characteristic of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
What is characteristic of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
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What condition is often caused by hypertension or diabetes?
What condition is often caused by hypertension or diabetes?
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Your patient complains of abdominal pain that occurs mostly at night or after eating fatty foods. You should suspect ____________.
Your patient complains of abdominal pain that occurs mostly at night or after eating fatty foods. You should suspect ____________.
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The parietal peritoneum lines the:
The parietal peritoneum lines the:
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For a patient with a gastrointestinal complaint, it is MOST important for the EMT to _________.
For a patient with a gastrointestinal complaint, it is MOST important for the EMT to _________.
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Study Notes
Solid Abdominal Organs
- Solid abdominal organs: spleen, kidneys, pancreas.
Aortic Aneurysm
- Tearing sensation in the lower back, sweaty skin, tachycardia suggests aortic aneurysm.
Abdominal Pain and Shock
- Severe abdominal pain, distention, guarding in patients requires vigilance for shock symptoms.
Urinary Tract Infections
- Women are more prone to urinary tract infections.
Dialysis Treatment Impact
- Missing dialysis increases weakness in patients.
Abdomen Assessment Technique
- Palpate the abdomen in a clockwise direction, starting with the next quadrant after the painful one.
Nausea Relief Methods
- Administering low-flow oxygen may help reduce nausea.
Airway Protection in Emergencies
- Protect the airway from aspiration for patients with severe upper abdominal pain and vomiting, especially in those with a history of alcoholism.
Strangulated Hernia
- A strangulated hernia loses blood supply due to local tissue compression.
Abdominal Pain and Transport
- Immediate transport is the most critical treatment for severe abdominal pain with signs of shock.
Retroperitoneal Organs
- The pancreas is located in the retroperitoneal space.
Blood Pressure Regulation
- Kidneys help regulate blood pressure by removing sodium and water from the body.
Peritoneum and Pain Localization
- Visceral peritoneum is innervated by the autonomic nervous system, making it less effective at localizing pain compared to parietal peritoneum.
High-Priority Patient Assessment
- A secondary assessment may not be feasible for high-priority patients.
Liver Functions
- Liver functions include bile secretion and the filtration of toxic substances.
Peptic Ulcer Disease Symptoms
- Characteristic of peptic ulcer disease: burning stomach pain that subsides after eating.
Causes of Chronic Renal Failure
- Chronic renal failure is commonly caused by hypertension or diabetes.
Cholecystitis Symptoms
- Abdominal pain occurring mostly at night or after fatty meals indicates cholecystitis.
Peritoneum's Role
- The parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity's walls.
EMT Transport Decisions
- Identifying the need for rapid transport is crucial for patients with gastrointestinal complaints.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on gastrointestinal and urologic emergencies as covered in Chapter 18. From identifying solid abdominal organs to recognizing symptoms in patients, this quiz is essential for medical students and professionals alike.
