Questions and Answers
What are bowel sounds?
What does 'diffuse' mean?
Generalized, non-localized
What does 'distention' refer to?
Enlarged or swollen due to internal pressure
Femoral pulse deficit means the pulse is normal over the femoral artery.
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What does guarding indicate?
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What is hepatomegaly?
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What does the term 'mass' refer to in the abdominal context?
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What is McBurney's point?
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What does Murphy's sign test for?
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What does organomegaly mean?
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What are peritoneal signs?
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What does prominent aortic pulsation indicate?
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What is the psoas sign?
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What does rebound refer to in a medical exam?
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What does rigidity in the abdomen indicate?
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What does Rovsing's sign indicate?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology (Abdomen)
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Bowel Sounds: Intestinal noises detected during abdominal auscultation; categorized as hyperactive, hypoactive, diminished, or absent, and can indicate gastrointestinal status.
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Diffuse: Refers to a condition that is widespread or not confined to a specific localized area, often used to describe pain or symptoms.
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Distention: Indicates a swollen appearance of the abdomen due to internal pressure; contrasts with a scaphoid abdomen which appears sunken.
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Femoral Pulse Deficit: Occurs when there is a skipped or absent pulse over the femoral artery, potentially indicating vascular issues.
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Guarding: A protective reaction where abdominal wall muscles tense, often to shield internal organs from pain during examination.
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Hepatomegaly: A medical term signifying an enlargement of the liver, commonly associated with various liver diseases.
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Mass: Refers to any detectable enlargement or abnormality found in the abdomen, which may require further evaluation.
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McBurney's Point: Located 1/3 of the way from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus; significant for identifying appendicitis when pain is experienced in this area.
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Murphy's Sign: A clinical test for evaluating gallbladder inflammation; indicates cholecystitis if pain occurs upon palpation during the patient's inspiration.
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Organomegaly: General term used to describe the enlargement of any organ within the abdomen, which may indicate underlying pathologies.
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Peritoneal Signs: Symptoms such as rebound tenderness and guarding that suggest irritation or inflammation of the peritoneum, indicating potential peritonitis.
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Prominent Aortic Pulsation: A notable pulsation felt in the midline of the abdomen during palpation, potentially signaling an aortic aneurysm.
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Psoas Sign: A physical exam maneuver that elicits abdominal pain upon hip external rotation, often used to suggest appendicitis.
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Rebound: A clinical sign where pain is triggered by the sudden release of pressure during abdominal palpation, indicative of possible irritation or inflammation.
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Rigidity: Refers to a hardened abdominal wall observed during examination, contrasting with a soft abdomen, which can imply underlying issues.
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Rovsing's Sign: A physical exam technique where palpation of the left lower quadrant induces pain in the right lower quadrant, suggesting appendicitis.
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Splenomegaly: A condition characterized by an enlarged spleen, which may indicate various hematological or systemic diseases.
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