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NU 128 Module VI-VII
GI/Renal
Question | Answer |
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Gastrointestinal System: Alimentary canal | Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small and Large Intestine, Rectum, Anus. |
GI Accessory Organs: | Teeth, Salivary Glands, Liver, Gallbladders, Pacreas. Related Structures: Peritoneum & Abdominal wall muscles, Aorta, Kidneys, Ureters, Bladders, Spleen, Rep. Organs. |
Abdominal Landmarks: | Xiphoid Process, Umbilicus, Costal Margin, Iliac crests, Pubic Bone |
ascites | An abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. |
blumberg's sign | The experience of sharp stabbing pain as the compressed area returns to a noncompressed state attention. |
bruit | A vascular sound; pulsatile and blowing. |
dysphagia | Difficulty swallowing. |
esophagitis | Inflammatory process of the esophagus, caused by a variety of irritants. |
friction rub | A rough, grating sound caused by the rubbing together of organs or an organ rubbing on the peritoneum. |
hernia (Rupture) | is a protrusion of an organ or structure through an abnormal opening or weakened area in a body wall. |
obesity | Weight of 20% or more above recommended body weight. |
overweight | A weight of 10% to 20% in excess of recommended body weight. |
peritoneum | A thin, double layer of serous membrane in the abdominal cavity. |
peritonitis | A local or generalized inflammatory process of the peritoneal membrane of the abdomen. |