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