Thorax at214

false

The appendix can be palpated in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen.

intercostal muscles

A blow to the rib cage can contuse the:

Pneumothorax

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

Costochondral separation

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:

true

A hernia may be either congenital or acquired

Hernia

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

true

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

true

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

Appendicitis

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

true

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

false

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

blood in the urine

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

Blow to the solar plexus

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

A kidney contusion

Hematuria in an athlete participating in contact or collision sports is a sign or symptom of:

false

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

Reduce testicular spasm

In managing a scrotal contusion, the first responsibility is to:

false

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

true

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

Hemothorax

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:

To undergo surgical repair

The treatment preferred by most physicians for an athlete with a hernia is:

true

Traumatic asphyxia demands immediate rescue breathing.