GI Disorders (4) Flashcards
1
Q
What is intussusception?
A
-Telescoping (enfolding) of the intestine
2
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of intussusception?
A
- Anorexia
- Pain
- Abdominal tenderness
3
Q
What would you hear on auscultation with an intestinal obstruction?
A
- High pitch gurgling (mechanical)
- No sound (non-mechanical)
4
Q
What is perforation?
A
-Hole in the GI tract wall due to disease/ trauma
5
Q
What is peritonitis?
A
-Infection of the peritoneal cavity
