Abdominal and Genitourinary injuries

Question 1

Which of the following organs would MOST likely bleed profusely when injured?

A. bladder
B. Stomach
C. Liver
D. intesine

Answer 1

C. Liver

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding injury to the kidneys?

A. injury to the kidneys usually indicates injury to other organs

B. Kidney injuries are rarely caused by blunt trauma

C. The kidneys are not well protected

D. Only minimal force is needed to damage the kidneys

Answer 2

A. injury to the kidneys usually indicates injury to other organs

Question 3

In pediatric patients, the liver and spleen are

A. more protected by the thorax compared to adults

B. larger in proportion to the abdomen

C. smaller in proportion to the abdomen

D. less likely to bleed while injured

Answer 3

B. larger in proportion to the abdomen

Question 4

All of the following are hollow abdominal organs EXCEPT the:

A. stomach

B. ureters

C. bladder

D. spleen

Answer 4

D. spleen

Question 5

Compression injury is most likely due to which of the following?

A. hollow organ rupture

B. ejection of unrestrained driver

C. stabbing

D. improperly placed lab belt

Answer 5

D. improperly placed lab belt

Question 6

You should suspect a kidney injury anytime the patient presents with ___

A. abdominal distention

B. nausea

C. a hematoma in the flank region

D. dyspnea

Answer 6

C. a hematoma in the flank region

Question 7

When a patient stiffen the muscles of the abdomen, it is known as ___

A. guarding

B. instability

C. crepitus

D. distention

Answer 7

A. guarding