Saem abdominal pain Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SAEM Test Practice Questions with Approved Answers | Latest 2023/2024 An elderly female presents to the emergency department with vomiting and abdominal pain. She has a history of a cholecystectomy about 5 years ago. On exam, she is significantly uncomfortable and nauseated. Lung and cardiovascular exam is normal. Abdominal exam shows diffuse tenderness, some distention with tympany, and an empty rectal vault. Vital signs are: HR 102 BP 145/86 RR 24 SpO2 96% RA Temp 99.9F You order an acu...

When is gastric lavage contraindicated? - correct answer hydrocarbon and caustic ingestion due to high risk of aspiration w/ hydrocarbons and further injury w/ caustic ingestions 23 y/o F dropped off to ED by boyfriend after unknown OD. Her pupils are very large and she is sweating profusely. Respiratory rate, BP, and HR are elevated. What agent most likely caused her sx? - correct answer cocaine sympathomimetic How can you differentiate OD...

SAEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Correct Answer: Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Correct Answer: Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Correct Answer: Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Correct Answer: Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Correct Answer: Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive...

SAEM M4 Curriculum 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+. PID cause correct answeroriginates as a cervical infection with Neisseria gonorrheaand/or Chlamydia trachomatis, and becomes polymicrobial as it ascends into the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. 3 sx PID correct answer-lower abd pain -purulent vag d/c -vag bleed when getPID sx correct answerSymptoms begin shortly after the start of the menstrual cycle, when there are fewer defenses by the cervical mucosal barrier to ascending infec...

SAEM - Abdominal Pain CorRosving's sign is described as: A. Pelvic pain upon flexion of the thigh while the patient is supine. B. Pelvic pain upon internal and external rotation of the thigh with the knee flexed. rect Questions and AnswersB. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip. D. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. E. The obturator...

SAEM CRAM Test 2 (2024) || All Questions & Solutions (Graded A+) SAEM CRAM Test 2 (2024) || All Questions & Solutions (Graded A+) what is the obturator sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - ANSWER - a/w appendicitis obturator sign = pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip#$/images/upload-flashcards/601487/854522_ what is Rovsing's sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - ANSWER - a/w appendicitis Rovsing's sign= pain in the RLQ upon palpation of the LLQ#$/i...

SAEM M4 Curriculum 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+. PID cause correct answeroriginates as a cervical infection with Neisseria gonorrheaand/or Chlamydia trachomatis, and becomes polymicrobial as it ascends into the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. 3 sx PID correct answer-lower abd pain -purulent vag d/c -vag bleed when getPID sx correct answerSymptoms begin shortly after the start of the menstrual cycle, when there are fewer defenses by the cervical mucosal barrier to ascending infec...

SAEM M4 Curriculum 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+. PID cause correct answeroriginates as a cervical infection with Neisseria gonorrheaand/or Chlamydia trachomatis, and becomes polymicrobial as it ascends into the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. 3 sx PID correct answer-lower abd pain -purulent vag d/c -vag bleed when getPID sx correct answerSymptoms begin shortly after the start of the menstrual cycle, when there are fewer defenses by the cervical mucosal barrier to ascending infec...

SAEM Comprehensive Exam 2024 || All Questions & Solutions (Graded A+) SAEM Comprehensive Exam 2024 || All Questions & Solutions (Graded A+) Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...