AI Chapter 27 Quiz: Thorax & Abdomen

Abdominal rigidity and pain at McBurney's point may indicate:

Appendicitis

Which of the following is a complication of a ruptured appendix?

Bacterial Infection

Getting the "wind knocked out" of you is characteristic of a: -Heart contusion -Pneumothorax -Stich on the side -Blow to the solar plexus

Blow to the solar plexus

Which of the following results in cardiac arrest due to blunt traumatic impact to the chest? -Traumatic Asphyxia -Commotio Cordis -Traumatic Carditis -Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Commotio Cordis

A direct blow to the anterolateral aspect of the thorax, or a sudden twist, or falling on the ball, can compress the rib cage and can result most often in a: -Costochondral separation -Solar plexus punch -Hemothorax -Rupture of the kidneys

Costochondral separation

A protrusion of the abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall is called a(n): -Ganglion -Hernia -Evisceration -Abdominal hydrocele

Hernia

A sign of a ruptured bladder is the athlete's desire but inability to urinate.

True

Constant uncontrolled movement of the breast over a period of time can stretch Poupart's ligament, which supports the breast at the chest wall.

True

Men are more susceptible to injury of their reproductive organs than females because of the lack of protection.

True

One way to prevent injury to hollow organs is to empty them prior to competition.

True

Percussion over a hollow organ will produce a tympanic sound.

True

Spermatic cord torsion may be present as a cluster of swollen veins and may cause a dull pain combined with a heavy, dragging feeling in the scrotum.

True

The appendix can be palpated in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen.

True

The heart is about the size of a clenched fist and lies between the lungs and the vertebral column to the left of the sternum.

True

The liver can be contused by a hard blow to the right side of the rib cage.

True

Traumatic asphyxia demands immediate rescue breathing.

True

Treatment for a kidney contusion consists of a 24 hour hospitalization for observation.

True

The main function(s) of the internal oblique muscles is (are): -Lateral flexion only -Truck flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation -Trunk extension and rotation -Trunk flexion only

Trunk flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation

Pain that radiates to the left shoulder and 1/3rd of the way down the left arm is displaying: -Rovsign's sign for appendeicitis -Kehr's sign of a repture spleen -McBurney's sign of kidney infection -Leseague's sign for an irritated sciatic nerve

Kehr's sign for a ruptured spleen

Hematuria in an athlete participating in contact or collision sports is a sign or symptom of: -A ruptured spleen -A contusion to the liver -A kidney contusion -A pneumothorax

A Kidney Contusion

The danger associated with a ruptured spleen is its: -Ability to increase the incedence of constipation -Ability to splint itself, producing delayed hemorrhage -High incidence of infection -Ineffectiveness to produce antibodies and red blood cells

Ability to splint itself, producing delayed hemorrhage

Which of the following is a prevalent cause of exercise induced death: -

All of the above

A strangulated hernia occurs when the inguinal ring constricts the protruding sac and occludes normal blood circulation.

True

An abnormal periodic sound that occurs in the auscultation of the heart is called a murmur.

True

Twisting of the spermatic cord may present the characteristic of: -The appearance of a cluster of swollen arteries - The appearance of a bright red discoloration -Elevated blood pressure with fluid effusion -Appearance of a cluster of swollen veins with a dragging feeling in the scrotum

Appearance of a cluster of swollen veins with a dragging feeling in the scrotum

A "stitch in the side" is often caused by a blow to the sympathetic celiac plexus producing a cramp-like pain over the diaphragm.

False

An athlete who is diagnosed with mononucleosis may engage in guarded contact if properly protected.

False

An indirect rib fracture can cause the most serious damage because the bone fragments often displace inwardly rather than simply compressing on each other.

False

Auscultation involves using one or two fingers to strike the other hand resulting in a sound indicating the status of the organ underneath.

False

Auscultations should be performed following the taking of a detailed history.

False

Hyperventilation occurs when an athlete is getting an inadequate amount of oxygen into his/her system and CO2 levels are too high.

False

In a rib contusion, pain is felt only on inspiration.

False

In sports injuries of the abdomen the hollow organs are most often affected.

False

It is not possible to fracture a rib by coughing or sneezing.

False

Resting anterior to the right kidney are the stomach, spleen, and pancreas.

False

The condition in which an athlete takes a violent blow or compression to the chest, without any accompanying rib fracture, and presents with severe pain during breathing, coughing up of blood, and shock is known as: -Pneumothorax -Hemothorax -Stress fracture of the ribs -Sudden death syndrome

Hemothorax

The solid organs, which are contained in the abdominal viscera, consist of the: -Appendix, kidney, heart, and stomach -Lungs, heart, and small intestines -Kidneys, spleen, liver, adrenal glands, and pancreas -Large intestines, small intestines, and appendix

Kidneys, spleen, liver, adrenal glands, and pancreas

Which of the following populations are least likely to be affected by "travelers" diarrhea? -Immunosuppressed -Middle-aged adults -Diabetes -Individuals taking antiacids

Middle aged adults

Which of the following conditions predisposes an athlete to injuries of the spleen? -Mononucleosis -Hematuria -Cirrhosis -Easting right before a competition

Mononucleosis

A condition in which the pleural cavity becomes filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest is called: -Hemothorax -Pneumothorax -Thoracodorsalitis -Traumatic asphyxia

Pneumothorax

In managing a scrotal contusion, the first responsibility is to: -Apply cold to the area -Reduce testicular spasm -Apply pressure to the area -Call a physician

Reduce testicular spasm

The organ that serves as a reservoir of red blood cells and a destroyer of ineffective red cells is the: -Kidney -Liver -Pancreas -Spleen

Spleen

Bright red frothy blood being vomited may indicate injury to which of the following structures? -Lungs -Liver -Kidney -Stomach

Stomach

Which of the following can be used as a treatment for a stitch in the side? -Stretch arm on the affected side overhead -Rotate the truck toward the affected side -Extending the trunk -Raising both arms overhead

Stretch arm on the affected side overhead

The kidneys are situated on each side of the spine. Pressure from the liver causes: -The left kidney to be lower -The right kidney to be lower -Both kidneys to stay at the same level -None of the ablove

The right kidney to be lowered

The treatment preferred by most physicians for an athlete with a hernia is: -Avoidance of activities until hernia heals -To undergo surgical repair -To wear a hernia belt for all activities -To allow the athlete to practice as tolerates

To undergo surgical repair

A hernia may be either congenital or acquired.

True