NUR 1600 Terminology

NUR 1600 Terminology
1. Abdominal Distention
Answer
Occurs when substances, such as air (gas) or fluid, accumulate in the abdomen causing its
outward expansion beyond the normal girth of the stomach and waist
Can be caused by the seven F's
Fat, Fetus, Fluid, Flatulence (gas), Feces, Fibroid tumor, or Fatal tumor
2. Ascites
Answer
accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
3. Bruit
Answer
Audible murmur(blowing sound) heard when auscultating over a peripheral vessel or organ
4. Diverticulitis
Answer
Inflammation of the diverticula (herniations through the muscular wall in the colon)
5. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Answer
Flow of gastric secretions into the esophagus
6. Hiatal hernia
Answer
A protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the
mediastinal cavity
7. jaundice
Answer
a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membrane, and sclera