Abdominal trauma

Question 1

Retroperitoneal cavity

Define

Answer 1

• Posterior abdominal cavity

Question 2

Peritoneal space

Define

Answer 2

• Space between the visceral peritoneal and the parietal peritoneal

Question 3

Hollow organs

list them (8)

Answer 3

• Stomach
• Gallbladder
• Urinary bladder
• Ureters
• Internal urethra
• Fallopian tubes
• Small intestine
• Large intestine

Question 4

Biggest concern with ruptured hollow organs?

Answer 4

Leaking of their contents into the abdominal cavity causing peritonitis

Question 5

Solid organs

List them (4)

Answer 5

• Liver
• Spleen
• Pancreas
• Kidneys

Question 6

Biggest concern with ruptured/puncutred solid organs

Answer 6

major bleeding and severe shock

Question 7

What sign will be seen with blood irritating in the abdominal cavity

Answer 7

Kehrs sign (reffered pain to the sholder)

Question 8

What muscle superated the abdominal cavity and the thoracic cavity?

Answer 8

Diaphram

Question 9

Abdominal evisceration

Define

Answer 9

When an open wound through the abdominal wall allows abdominal contents to push through

Question 10

What do you NOT do with evisceration

Answer 10

Push organs back in

Question 11

Whats your high index of suspicion for gun shot wounds

Answer 11

Other organs, bones, and or vessels have been damaged also

Question 12

You have a patient complaining of severe abdominal pain. before transport they asked it you will assist them in drinking their water. Whats your response?

Answer 12

No you fool!
* don’t call them a fool but no they cant have water or food incase they go into surgery

Question 13

With evisceration do you apply a wet or dry piece of gauze over the organ

Answer 13

• wet gauze