Chapter 13

Which symptom commonly accompanies a pelvis injury? -pain in the hip, groin, or back -signs of shock -inability to walk or stand -all of the above

all of the above

Broken ribs usually occur along the side of the -chest -lungs -heart -none of the Above

chest

Rib fracture and flail chest are both examples of ____. -closed chest injuries -open chest injuries -abdominal injuries -none of the above

closed chest injuries

For an abdominal wound in which organs protrude, you should: -reinsert the organs -cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing -cover the organs with a dry, sterile dressing -cover the organs snugly with an elastic roller bandage

cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing

A condition that occurs when several ribs in the same area are broken in one place is called: -flail chest -protruding organ injury -sucking chest wound -closed abdominal injury

flail chest

How do you care for a sucking chest wound? -leave the wound exposed to air unless controlling bleeding -wrap tightly with wet bandages -elevate the chest -elevate the head only

leave the wound exposed to air unless controlling bleeding

What is the primary symptom of fractured ribs? -pain -nausea -paralysis -diarrhea

pain

What happens when the area over a flail chest injury moves in a direction opposite to that of the rest of the chest wall during breathing? -paradoxical movement -pneumonia -pneumothorax -none of the above

paradoxical movement

What can be used to stabilize fractured ribs? -pillow; soft material -an elastic bandage -adhesive tape -none of the above

pillow; soft material

_____occurs when air gets between the lung and chest wall. -paradoxical movement -pneumonia -pneumothorax -none of the above

pneumothorax

A severe injury to the abdomen in which the internal organs escape or protrude from the wound is called: -flail chest -protruding organ injury -sucking chest wound -closed abdominal injury

protruding organ injury

If an impaled object is penetrating the chest, the first aider should: -remove the object as soon as possible -stabilize the object -apply direct pressure to the object -none of the above

stabilize the object

If an object has penetrated the abdominal wall, you should: -remove the object immediately -apply direct pressure to the object -stabilize the object by placing bulky dressings around it -none of the above

stabilize the object by placing bulky dressings around it

How should a first aider treat a victim with a pelvis injury? -treat for shock -do not move the person -keep the victim lying flat -all of the above

all of the above