AT Chapter 27 quiz

Twisting of the spermatic cord may present the characteristic of:

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

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

Appendicitis

A condition in which the pleural cavity becomes filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest is called:

Pneumothorax

The organ that serves as a reservoir of red blood cells and a destroyer of ineffective red cells is the:

Spleen

The danger associated with a ruptured spleen is its:

Ability to splint itself, producing delayed hemorrhage

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

Anomalous origin of the coronary artery, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan's syndrome

Any athlete who receives a severe blow to the abdomen or back region should be instructed to check for:

Blood in the urine

Getting the "wind knocked out" of you is characteristic of a:

Blow to the solar plexus

A protrusion of the abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall is called a(n):

Hernia

Which of the following conditions predisposes an athlete to injuries of the spleen?

Mononucleosis