| Term | Definition |
|---|
| parietal pain | a localized pain that arises from the parietal peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity. |
| peritoneum | the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs within it. |
| referred pain | pain that is felt in a location other than where the pain originates |
| tearing pain | sharp pain that feels as if body tissues are being torn apart |
| visceral pain | a poorly localized, dull or diffuse pain that arises from the abdominal organs or viscera |
| Solid Organs | Spleen, liver, pancreas, kidneys |
| Hollow Organs | Stomach, gallbladder, duodenum, large intestine, small intestine, bladder |
| Maroon or black, tarry stool that is not accompanied by abdominal pain is a sign of: | bleeding in the digestive tract. |
| An abdominal aortic aneurysm often is accompanied by a _______ pain in the patient's back. | tearing |
| Dull and/or persistent abdominal pain is usually caused by _______ organs. | solid |
| The two layers of the peritoneum are called the _______ peritoneum and the parietal peritoneum. | visceral |
| "Indigestion" or pain just below the sternum may be an indication of: | myocardial infarction. |
| If a patient tenses his muscles as you are reaching to palpate his abdomen, he is said to be: | guarding |
| The lower abdominal quadrants are between the: | umbilicus and the pelvis. |
| Pain that originates in the abdominal organs is known as: | visceral |
| Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | A sudden rupture of the aorta, often characterized by sudden pain in the abdomen and back. Signs of shock may be present. |
| Acute Appendicitis | Signs and symptoms include nausea and sometimes vomiting, followed by persistent pain the RLQ. |
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