Abdominal pain 2023 with verified questions and answers

Acute Abdominal Pain Pain in the abdominal area that prompts a call for EMS Abdomen Is the area of the body that extends from below the chest down to the pelvic area Abdomen is divided into 4 quadrants that are: Right upper quadrant (RUQ) Left upper quadrant (LUQ) Right lower quadrant (RLQ) Left lower quadrant (LLQ) Visceral Peritoneum is the innermost layer that lines the organ and structure Parietal Peritoneum is the outer layer that lines the inner wall of the abdominal cavity Peritoneal Cavity Contains a fluid that helps to reduce friction Retroperitoneal The posterior structures, including the spinal column, and the kidneys The solid, hollow, and vascular structures include: Solid organs: include the spleen, liver, pancreas, and kidneys. Hollow organs: include the stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine, and bladder. Vascular structures: include the inferior vena cava and the abdominal aorta. The abdomen is divided into four quadrants. True Which of the following is the outer pleural layer that lines the inner wall of the abdominal cavity? Parietal peritoneum Visceral pain Stems from the organs in the abdominal cavity or the visceral peritoneum itself Which of the following can cause visceral pain? Blockage of the intestine How might a patient describe visceral pain? Dull ache that is hard to locate Parietal Pain Stems from an irritation of the peritoneum How might a patient describe parietal pain? COnstant sharp pain In what position might a patient with parietal pain be found? Supine, with knees against chest Referred Pain Is pain from an organ is that consistently felt in an area of the body that is unrelated to the location of the organ Which of the following describes referred pain? Pain that is felt in an unrelated part of the body Which of the following is not true of patients with abdominal pain? It is safe to assume that the patient has not experienced trauma OPQRST: 1) Are there any known allergies? 2) What medications is the patient currently taking? 3) When did the patient last eat and drink? 4) Was the patient lifting something heavy or doing anything else prior to the pains onset? 5) Does the patient have history of abdominal pain, injuries, or surgery? 6) Has the patient vomited? If so, what color was it? Did it look like coffee grounds? 7) What was the color of the patient's last bowel movement