quiz 13

In sports and physical activity, a hemothorax is most often a secondary condition associated with

a rib fracture

mcburney's point

appendicitis

Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of Commotio Cordis?

BLUNT TRAUMA to the chest

traumatic asphyxia

Cessation of breathing

hernia

Protrusion of the abdominal viscera

Cyclists nipples are a result of

a combination of friction and windchill

pneumothorax

air in the pleural cavity

hemothorax

blood in the pleural cavity

Which of the following conditions describes a blow to the precordial region of the chest that can be fatal?

commotion cardis

Kidney contusion

hematuria

What is the correct positioning when performing abdominal percussion?

hook-lying

The "Adam's apple" is part of the

larynx

If an athlete came into the athletic training room stating that she thinks her appendix ruptured, where would the pain be located?

lower right quadrant

The most important action in the immediate management of any type of anterior neck trauma is to

maintain an open airway

A field hockey player reports having been hit by a shot in the lateral chest wall. She complains of pain at the site of impact and dypnea. The athletic trainer notes that she is becoming cyanotic and observes tracheal deviation away from the injured side. Based on this information, what condition should the athletic trainer suspect?

pneumothorax

A lacrosse player comes to the sideline complaining of chest pain, discomfort and difficulty breathing. Observation reveals dyspnea and asymmetrical chest movement. The athlete denies any history of injury. What conditions should the athletic trainer suspect?

pneumothorax

An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma is called

pneumothorax

A football athlete walks off the field leaning toward his right side. Evaluation shows he cannot take deep breaths and a lateral compression test result is positive. What injury should be suspected?

rib fracture

Thirty minutes post-game, a wide receiver reports to the athletic training facility complaining of left should pain and nausea with rigidity and rebound tenderness in his upper left abdominal quadrant. The athlete states during the game he fell on his elbow and left side. Based on the information, which of the following conditions should the athletic trainer suspect?

spleen injury

True or False? A hematocele results from rupture of the plexus of veins on the posterior testicle

true

True or False? Auscultation can detect abnormal sounds such as gurgling, popping, shoring, or a high-pitched whistling sound in the thoracic or abdominal region.

true

Which of the following might predispose an individual to an hernia?

weakness in the inguinal lining