Chapter 30 Quiz Flashcards
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:
Select one:
A. requesting a paramedic to administer pain medication.
B. covering the avulsion with moist, sterile dressings.
C. administering 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
D. applying direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing.
D. applying direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing.
Abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever are most likely due to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Select one: A. hemorrhage B. evisceration C. infection D. hypovolemia
C. infection
All of the following are hollow abdominal organs, EXCEPT the: Select one: A. ureters. B. stomach. C. spleen. D. bladder.
C. spleen.
Because the depth of an open abdominal wound is often difficult to determine:
Select one:
A. prompt transport to the hospital is essential.
B. the EMT must perform a thorough exam.
C. the abdomen must be vigorously palpated.
D. vital signs should be monitored frequently.
A. prompt transport to the hospital is essential.
Compression injury is most likely due to which of the following? Select one: A. Improperly placed lab belt B. Hollow-organ rupture C. Ejection of unrestrained driver D. Stabbing
A. Improperly placed lab belt
Difficulty breathing and a sunken appearance of the anterior abdominal wall is MOST indicative of a ruptured: Select one: A. stomach. B. aorta. C. diaphragm. D. spleen.
C. diaphragm.
In pediatric patients, the liver and spleen are _______.
Select one:
A. less likely to bleed when injured
B. smaller in proportion to the abdomen
C. more protected by the thorax compared to adults
D. larger in proportion to the abdomen
D. larger in proportion to the abdomen
Injuries to the external male genitalia \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Select one: A. are often life-threatening B. usually result in permanent damage C. frequently lead to hypovolemic shock D. are rarely life-threatening
D. are rarely life-threatening
Placing a pregnant patient in a supine position during the third trimester of pregnancy:
Select one:
A. results in spontaneous urinary incontinence if the bladder is full.
B. is recommended if the patient has severe abdominal discomfort.
C. often causes hypotension secondary to cardiac compression.
D. may decrease the amount of blood that returns to the heart.
D. may decrease the amount of blood that returns to the heart.
When a hollow organ is punctured during a penetrating injury to the abdomen:
Select one:
A. the abdomen will become instantly distended.
B. it commonly protrudes through the injury site.
C. peritonitis may not develop for several hours.
D. it will bleed profusely and rapidly cause shock.
C. peritonitis may not develop for several hours.
When a patient stiffens the muscles of the abdomen, it is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Select one: A. instability. B. distention. C. crepitus. D. guarding.
D. guarding.
When should you visually inspect the external genitalia on your patient?
Select one:
A. Only when ordered by medical direction
B. Anytime the patient agrees to treatment and transport
C. Always during the secondary assessment
D. Only when there is a complaint of severe pain or other injury
D. Only when there is a complaint of severe pain or other injury
Which of the following is true regarding injury to the kidneys?
Select one:
A. The kidneys are not well protected.
B. Kidney injuries are rarely caused by blunt trauma.
C. Injury to the kidneys usually indicates injury to other organs.
D. Only minimal force is needed to damage the kidneys.
C. Injury to the kidneys usually indicates injury to other organs.
Which of the following organs would MOST likely bleed profusely when injured? Select one: A. Bladder B. Liver C. Stomach D. Intestine
B. Liver
Which of the following statements regarding abdominal eviscerations is correct?
Select one:
A. The protruding organs should be kept warm and moist.
B. Adherent material is preferred when covering an evisceration.
C. The organs should be replaced carefully to avoid heat loss.
D. Most eviscerations occur to the left upper quadrant.
A. The protruding organs should be kept warm and moist.