chapter 21 quiz

Question 1

A blow to the rib cage can contuse what structure?
A). intercostal muscles
B). bladder
C). acromioclavicular joint
D). appendix

Answer 1

A). intercostal muscles

Question 2

A condition in which the pleural cavity becomes filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest is called what?

Answer 2

Pneumothorax

Question 3

The presence of hematuria (blood in urine) and rigidity of back muscles in an athlete participating in a contact or collision sport could be signs or symptoms of what condition?

Answer 3

kidney contusion

Question 4

All of the following are strategies to prevent injuries to the thorax and abdomen except for:

Answer 4

this is how to prevent then:
a. Utilize appropriate protective equipment
b. Abdominal musculature strengthening to protect underlying viscera
c. Be sure hollow organs are empty prior to competition

Question 5

Which of the following can be used as a treatment for a stitch in the side?

Answer 5

Stretching arm of affected side or forward flexion of the trunk

Question 6

In managing a scrotal contusion, the first responsibility is to do what?
A. Apply cold to the area
B. Reduce testicular spasm
C. Apply pressure to the area
D. Call a physician

Answer 6

Reduce testicular spasms
lay athlete on side

Question 7

Abdominal rigidity and pain at McBurney’s point (lower right abdomen) may indicate what condition?

Answer 7

appendicitis

Question 8

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

Answer 8

All of above; Marfan’s syndrome, Anomalous origin of the coronary artery, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Question 9

What does the acronym HOPS represent?

Answer 9

History, Observation, Palpation and Special Tests

Question 10

Getting the “wind knocked out” of you is characteristic of what condition?

Answer 10

Blow to the solar plexus