Thorax Quiz

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

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

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

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

The treatment preferred 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 practice as tolerates

B

A blow to the rib cage can contuse the: a. Intercostal muscles b. Acromioclavicular joint c. Bladder d. Appendix

A

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

Abdominal rigidity and pain at McBurney's point may indicate: a. An inguinal hernia b. An abdominal strain c. Appendicitis d. Abdominal bruise

C

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 headaches

C

Hematuria in an athlete participating in contract 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

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