CHAPTER 12 - throat, thorax, and visceral

Gynecomastia can be a result of A. anabolic steroid use B. increased weight lifting C. amnio acid use D. over developed pectoralis mucsles

A. anabolic steroid use

Pain referred to the shoulder during diaphragmatic injury is a result of pressure on A. the subclavian artery B. the subscapular nerve C. the phrenic nerve D. the subclavian nerve

C. the phrenic nerve

Which of the following visceral organs would not bleed profusely if injured? A. spleen B. pancreas C. kidneys D. bladder

D. bladder

______ hernias are rare but are most commonly seen in women. A. congenital B. indirect inguinal C. spontaneous D. femoral

D. femoral

McBurney's point is associated with A. injuries to the kidney B. injuries to the testicles C. rebound pain with bladder injuries D. rebound pain with appendicitis

D. rebound pain with appendicitis

A football athlete walks off the field leaning toward his right side. Evaluation shows he cannot take deep breaths and a lateral compression test result is positive. What injury should be suspected? A. rectus abdominis strain B. contusion to the sternum C. hemothorax D. rib fracture

D. rib fracture

A marathon runner complains of what appears to be runner's bladder. What suggestion should be made to this runner? A. change running style B. decrease hill running when symptoms are present C. do not run with an empty bladder D. take iron supplements

C. do not run with an empty bladder

The most frequently fractured bones in the thoracic cage are A. ribs 1-2 B. ribs 3-4 C. ribs 5-9 D. ribs 10-12

C. ribs 5-9

While performing a bench press, an athlete hears a snap accompanied by immediate, marked pain and weakness in the anterior superior chest. What most likely happened to this athlete? A. strain of the pectoral major B. sternum fracture C. strain of the rectus abdominis D. costochondral strain

A. strain of the pectoral major

Which of the following is NOT considered a male accessory sex organ? A. vulva B. ductus deferens C. epididymis D. prostate gland

A. vulva

Appendicitis is a result of A. a viral infection B. a bacterial infection C. a fungal infection D. a compression force

B. a bacterial infection

Cyclist nipples are a result of A. friction B. a combination of friction and wind chill C. wind chill D. compression

B. a combination of friction and wind chill

The most important action in the immediate management of any type of anterior neck trauma is to: A. stabilize the head and neck B. maintain and open airway C. summon EMS D. refer to physician

B. maintain and open airway

Contusions and fractures to the trachea, larynx, and hyoid bone frequently occur during: A. repetitive forces B. neck hyperextension C. neck hyperflexion D. shearing forces

B. neck hyperextension

All but which of the following do NOT require full digestion before becoming absorbed into the system? A. alcohol B. protein C. aspirin D. electrolytes

B. protein