Chapter 21 Sports Med
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a "stitch in the side" is often caused by a blow to the sympathetic celiac plexus that produces a cramp-like pain over the diaphragm
intercostal muscles
a blow to the rib cage can contuse what structure?
pneumothorax
a condition in which the pleural cavity becomes filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest is called what?
true
a sign of possible injury t the bladder is the desire but inability to urinate
an abdominal strain
abdominal rigidity and pain at mcburney's point may indicate what condition?
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 what?
false
constant uncontrolled movement of the breast over a period of time can stretch the Poupart's lig, which supports the breast at the chest wall
blow to the solar plexus
getting the " wind knocked out" of you is characteristic of what condition?
false
if hyperventilation occurs, have athlete breathe into a paper bag as fast as possible
false
in a rib contusion, pain is felt only on inspristion
position the athlete on his side
in managing a scrotal contusion, the first responsibility is to do what?
false
in the case of a contused abdominal wall, the treatment need only be a cold pack and compression with an elastic wrap
men
inguinal hernias are more associated with which gender?
false
injuries that occur to the abdomen most often affect the hollow organs
true
men are more susceptible to injury of their reproductive organs because of lack of protection
true
one cause of sudden death syndrome in athletes may be an anomalous origin of the coronary artery
true
one way to prevent injury to hollow organs is to empty them prior to competition
kehr's sign of a ruptured spleen
referred pain that radiates to the left shoulder and 1/3 of the way down the left arm could be iditive of what?
false
resting anteriorly to the right kidney are the stomach, spleen, and pancreas
true
simple rib fractures will take 3-4 weeks to heal
diaphragm and pelvis
the cephalic and caudal boundaries of the abdomen cavity are made up of what structures?
true
the inguinal hernia results from enlargement of the opening through which vessels and nerves of the male reproductive system pass
true
the liver can be contused by a hard blow to the right side of he rib cage
kidney contusion
the presence of hematuria in an athlete participating in a contact/collision sport could be a sign or symptom of what condition?
true
to care for a stitch in the side, instruct athlete to stretch arm on affected side as high as possible
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to palpate the chest first check for symmetry by having the athlete hold their breath as you place your hands on either side of the chest wall
true
traumatic asphyxia demands immediate rescue breathing
true
treatment for a kidney contusion consists of 24 hour hospitalization for observation
anomalous origin of the coronary artery, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and Marfan's syndrome
what are the prevallent signs of exercise induced death?
kidneys, spleen, liver, adrenal glands, pancreas
what are the solid organs within the abdominal viscera?
flexing of the trunk
what can be used as a treatment for a stitch in the side?
costal cartilage injury
what condition has an MOI of a direct blow to the thorax or a fall on a ball that compresses the rib cage?
hemothroax
what condition in which an athlete takes a violent blow or compression to the chest, without fracturing of the ribs, but with severe pain during breathing, coughing up blood, and shock?
bacterial infection
what is a complication of a ruptured appendix?
profuse hemorrhaging that could result in death
what is the danger associated with a ruptured spleen?
surgical repair
what is the preferred treatment by most physicians for an athlete with a hernia?
supine with the arms by the side and knees flexed
when palpating the abdomen, how should the patient be positioned?
mononucleosis
which of the following conditions predisposes an athlete to injuries of the spleen
bladder
which of the following organs has a lower risk of injury in sports activities?