Chapter 30 Flashcards
When a patient stiffens the muscles of the abdomen, it is known as _______.
A. crepitus.
B. guarding.
C. instability.
D. distention.
B. guarding.
Chapter 30, page 1060, Injuries to the Abdomen
Compression injury is most likely due to which of the following?
A. Stabbing
B. Improperly placed lab belt
C. Ejection of unrestrained driver
D. Hollow-organ rupture
B. Improperly placed lab belt
Chapter 30, page 1059, Injuries to the Abdomen
Difficulty breathing and a sunken appearance of the anterior abdominal wall is MOST indicative of a ruptured:
A. diaphragm.
B. spleen.
C. aorta.
D. stomach.
A. diaphragm.
Chapter 30, page 1069, Patient Assessment of Abdominal Injuries
Injuries to the external male genitalia _______.
A. are rarely life-threatening
B. are often life-threatening
C. frequently lead to hypovolemic shock
D. usually result in permanent damage
A. are rarely life-threatening
Chapter 30, page 1074, Injuries of the Genitourinary System
All of the following are hollow abdominal organs, EXCEPT the:
A. ureters.
B. spleen.
C. bladder.
D. stomach.
B. spleen.
Chapter 30, page 1058, Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdomen
You should suspect a kidney injury anytime the patient presents with _______.
A. abdominal distention
B. dyspnea
C. nausea
D. a hematoma in the flank region
D. a hematoma in the flank region
Chapter 30, page 1073, Injuries of the Genitourinary System
Abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever are most likely due to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Select one: A. evisceration B. hypovolemia C. infection D. hemorrhage
C. infection
Chapter 30, page 1058, Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdomen
A 54-year-old male experienced an avulsion to his penis when his foreskin got caught in the zipper of his pants. He was able to unzip his pants and remove the foreskin prior to your arrival. Your assessment reveals that he is in severe pain and that the avulsion is bleeding moderately. The MOST appropriate treatment for this patient includes:
A. requesting a paramedic to administer pain medication.
B. applying direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing.
C. covering the avulsion with moist, sterile dressings.
D. administering 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
B. applying direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing.
Chapter 30, page 1078, Emergency Medical Care of Genitourinary Injuries
You are transporting a 42-year-old male who experienced blunt abdominal trauma. He is receiving oxygen at 12 L/min via a nonrebreathing mask and full spinal precautions have been applied. During your reassessment, you note his level of consciousness has decreased and his respirations have become shallow. You should:
A. suction his oropharynx to ensure it is clear of secretions and then increase the oxygen flow rate to 15 L/min.
B. reassess his vital signs and then notify the receiving hospital of the change in his clinical status.
C. perform a comprehensive secondary assessment to determine why his clinical status has changed.
D. insert an airway adjunct if he will tolerate it and begin assisting his ventilations with a BVM.
D. insert an airway adjunct if he will tolerate it and begin assisting his ventilations with a BVM.
Chapter 30, pages 1065–1066, Patient Assessment of Abdominal Injuries
Which of the following is true regarding injury to the kidneys?
A. The kidneys are not well protected.
B. Kidney injuries are rarely caused by blunt trauma.
C. Only minimal force is needed to damage the kidneys.
D. Injury to the kidneys usually indicates injury to other organs.
D. Injury to the kidneys usually indicates injury to other organs.
Chapter 30, page 1073, Injuries of the Genitourinary System
