AAOS 12th Edition ECTSI - Chapter 19
kidney stones Correct Ans-Solid crystalline masses formed in the kidney, resulting from an
excess of insoluble salts or uric acid crystallizing in the urine; may become trapped anywhere
along the urinary tract.
melena Correct Ans-Black, foul-smelling, tarry stool containing digested blood.
pancreatitis Correct Ans-inflammation of the pancreas
peritoneum Correct Ans-The membrane lining the abdominal cavity (parietal peritoneum)
and covering the abdominal organs (visceral peritoneum).
peritonitis Correct Ans-inflammation of the peritoneum
referred pain Correct Ans-Pain felt in an area of the body other than the area where the
cause of pain is located.
kidney stones Correct Ans-Solid crystalline masses formed in the kidney, resulting from an
excess of insoluble salts or uric acid crystallizing in the urine; may become trapped anywhere
along the urinary tract.
melena Correct Ans-Black, foul-smelling, tarry stool containing digested blood.
pancreatitis Correct Ans-inflammation of the pancreas
peritoneum Correct Ans-The membrane lining the abdominal cavity (parietal peritoneum)
and covering the abdominal organs (visceral peritoneum).
peritonitis Correct Ans-inflammation of the peritoneum
referred pain Correct Ans-Pain felt in an area of the body other than the area where the
cause of pain is located.
