Thorax Quiz

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

B (Hernia)

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: A) Pneumothorax B) Hemothorax C) Stress fracture of the ribs D) Sudden death syndrome

B (Hemothorax)

Traumatic asphyxia demands immediate rescue breathing. True or False?

True

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: A) Costochondral separation B) Solar plexus punch C) Hemothorax D) Rupture of the kidneys

A (Costochondral separation)

A blow to the rib cage can contuse the: A) Intercostal muscles B) Acromioclavicular joint C) Bladder D) Appendix

A (Intercostal muscles)

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

B (Pneumothorax)

The treatment perferred by most physicians for an athlete with a hernia is: A) Avoidance of activities until hernia heals B) To undergo surgical repair C) To wear a hernia belt for all activities D) To allow the athlete to participate as tolerated

B (To undergo surgical repair)

In managing a scrotal contusion, the first responsibility is to: A) Apply cold to the area B) Reduce testicular spasm C) Apply pressure to the area D) Call a physician

B (reduce testicular spasm)

Any athlete who receives a severe blow to the abdomen or back region should be instructed to check for: A) Elevated blood pressure for several days afterward B) Elevated temperature for signs of internal infection C) Blood in the urine D) Visual acuity and headache

C (Blood in the urine)

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

C (a kidney contusion)

Abdominal rigidity and pain at McBurney's point may indicate: A) An inguinal hernia B) An abdominal strain C) Appendicitis D) Abdominal bruise

C (appendicitis)

Getting the "wind knocked out" of you is characteristic of a: A) Heart contusion B) Pneumothorax C) Stitch In the side D) Blow to the solar plexus

D (Blow to the solar plexus)

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

False

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

False

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

False

The appendix can be palpated in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen. True or False?

False

A hernia may be either congenital or acquired. True or False?

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True