Thorax and abdomin

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Which of the following results in cardiac arrest due to blunt traumatic impact to the chest? Traumatic Asphyxia Commotio Cordis Traumatic Carditis Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Commotio Cordis

Pain that radiates to the left shoulder and 1/3rd of the way down the left arm is displaying: Rovsig's sign for appendicitis Kehr's sign for a ruptured spleen McBurney's sign for kidney infection Leseague's sign for an irritated sciatic nerve

Kehr's sign for a ruptured spleen

Percussion over a hollow organ will produce a tympanic sound. True False

True

Which of the following conditions involves a fracture of three or more consecutive ribs on the same side? Flail chest Constricted chest Pleuritis Costochondritis

flail chest

Which of the following can be used as a treatment for a stitch in the side? Stretch arm on the affected side overhead Rotate the trunk toward the affected side Extending the trunk Raising both arms overhead

stretch arm on the affected side overhead

One way to prevent injury to hollow organs is to empty them prior to competition. True False

true

The heart is about the size of a clenched fist and lies between the lungs and the vertebral column to the left of the sternum. True False

true

The liver can be contused by a hard blow to the right side of the rib cage. True False

true

Treatment for a kidney contusion consists of a 24 hour hospitalization for observation. True False

true

A hernia may be either congenital or acquired. True False

true

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

true

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

true

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

true

A "stitch in the side" is often caused by a blow to the sympathetic celiac plexus producing a cramp-like pain over the diaphragm. True or false

false

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

false

An indirect rib fracture can cause the most serious damage, because the bone fragments often displace inwardly rather than simply compressing on each other. True False

false

Constant uncontrolled movement of the breast over a period of time can stretch Poupart's ligament, which supports the breast at the chest wall. True False

false

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

false

In a rib contusion, pain is felt only on inspiration. True False

false

In sports injuries of the abdomen the hollow organs are most often affected. True False

false

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

false

auscultations should be performed following the taking of a detailed history. True or false

false

resting anterior to the right kidney are the stomach, spleen, and pancreas True or false

false

The kidneys are situated on each side of the spine. Pressure from the liver causes: The left kidney to be lower The right kidney to be lower Both kidneys to stay at the same level None of the above

the right kidney to be lower

Twisting of the spermatic cord may present the characteristic of: Appearance of a cluster of swollen arteries Appearance of a bright red discoloration Elevated blood pressure with fluid effusion Appearance of a cluster of swollen veins with a dragging feeling in the scrotum

Appearance of a cluster of swollen veins with a dragging feeling in the scrotum

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

False

In managing a scrotal contusion, the first responsibility is to: Apply cold to the area Reduce testicular spasm Apply pressure to the area Call a physician

Reduce testicular spasm

The muscle most responsible for holding the abdominal contents in place and aiding in forced expiration is the: External oblique Internal oblique Rectus abdominus Transverse abdominis

Transverse abdominis- rectus abdominus-

Traumatic asphyxia demands immediate rescue breathing. True False

Ture

Hematuria in an athlete participating in contact or collision sports is a sign or symptom of: A ruptured spleen A contusion to the liver A kidney contusion A pneumothorax

a kidney contusion

Which of the following is a prevalent cause of exercise induced death: Anomalous origin of the coronary artery Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Marfan's syndrome All of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is a complication of a ruptured appendix? Hematuria Bacterial Infection Inability to urinate Inability to defecate

bacterial infection

Getting the "wind knocked out" of you is characteristic of a: Heart contusion Pneumothorax Stitch In the side Blow to the solar plexus

blow to the solar plexus

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: Costochondral separation Solar plexus punch Hemothorax Rupture of the kidneys

costochondral separation

Which of the following conditions predisposes an athlete to injuries of the spleen? Mononucleosis Hematuria Cirrhosis Eating right before competition

hematuria-

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: Pneumothorax Hemothorax Stress fracture of the ribs Sudden death syndrome

hemothorax

A protrusion of the abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall is called a(n): Ganglion Hernia Evisceration Abdominal hydrocele

hernia

The danger associated with a ruptured spleen is its: Ability to increase the incidence of constipation Ability to splint itself, producing delayed hemorrhage High incidence of infection Ineffectiveness to produce antibodies and red blood cells

high incidence of infection- ineffectiveness to produce antibodies

A blow to the rib cage can contuse the: Intercostal muscles Acromioclavicular joint Bladder Appendix

intercostal muscles

The solid organs, which are contained in the abdominal viscera, consist of the: Appendix, kidney, heart, and stomach Lungs, heart, and small intestines Kidneys, spleen, liver, adrenal glands, and pancreas Large intestines, small intestines, and appendix

kidneys, spleen liver, adrenal glands, and pancreas

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

pneumothorax

An excess of fluid accumulation caused by a severe blow to the testicular region is characteristic of: Spermatic cord torsion Scrotal contusion Traumatic hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis Testicular paramoritis

scrotal contusion - spermatic cord torsion

The organ that serves as a reservoir of red blood cells and a destroyer of ineffective red cells is the: Kidney Liver Pancreas Spleen

spleen

Bright red frothy blood being vomited may indicate injury to which of the following structures? Lungs Liver Kidney Stomach

stomach


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