Injuries to the Thoracic & Abdomen Region

Question 1

blow to the rib cage

Answer 1

Rib contusion MOI

Question 2

pain while deep breathing
point tenderness

Answer 2

Rib contusion S/S

Question 3

Rib Contusion TX

Answer 3

PRICEMM
NSAIDs

Question 4

Direct or indirect trauma

Answer 4

Rib Fracture MOI

Question 5

point tenderness
pain while breathing
sharp pain

Answer 5

S/S of rib fracture

Question 6

Rib Fracture TX

Answer 6

Refer to MD
X-ray

Question 7

T/F you sneeze hard enough to develop rib fracture

Answer 7

True

Question 8

direct blow to the anterolateral aspect of the thorax

(movement in ribs 1-7 that is NOT normal caused by a separation of costal cartilage from the ribs)

Answer 8

Costalchondral Separation MOI

Question 9

pain during sudden movement point tender; swelling; possible deformity

Answer 9

Costalchondral Separation S/S

Question 10

rest; refer to MD; immobilization

Answer 10

Costalchondral Separation TX

Question 11

High impact blow to the chest

Answer 11

Sternum Fracture MOI

Question 12

the pleural cavity becomes filled with air

Answer 12

Pneumothorax DEF

Question 13

may be spontaneous, appearing following activity or after a cough, or traumatic, due to punctured lung from rib fracture

Answer 13

Pneumothorax MOI

Question 14

pain; difficulty breathing; cyanosis

Answer 14

Pneumothorax S/S

Question 15

medical emergency

Answer 15

Pneumothorax TX

Question 16

presence of blood in the pleural cavity

Answer 16

Hemothorax DEF

Question 17

laceration of lung tissue; intercostals artery secondary to a penetrating rib fracture

Answer 17

Hemothorax MOI

Question 18

pain; difficulty breathing; cyanosis

Answer 18

Hemothorax S/S

Question 19

medical emergency

Answer 19

Hemothorax TX

Question 20

violent blow

Answer 20

Traumatic Asphyxia MOI

Question 21

purple discoloration in upper half of body; conjunctivas of the eyes are bright red; may have subcutaneous emphysema

Answer 21

Traumatic Asphyxia S/S

Question 22

medical emergency
mouth-to-mouth ONLY

Answer 22

Traumatic Asphyxia TX

Question 23

air bubbles right below the level of skin

Answer 23

subcutaneous emphysema

Question 24

cardiac arrest

Answer 24

Commotio Cordis DEF

Question 25

blunt impact to the chest during repolarization phase in the cardiac cycle

Answer 25

Commotio Cordis MOI

Question 26

arrhythmia; death ^ use an AED to defibrilate

Answer 26

Commotio Cordis S/S

Question 27

medical emergency defibrillation cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 27

Commotio Cordis TX

Question 28

direct blow to the back

Answer 28

Kidney Contusion MOI

Question 29

signs of shock; nausea; vomiting; blood in the urine (hematuria)

Answer 29

Kidney Contusion S/S

Question 30

blood in urine

Answer 30

hematuria

Question 31

Kidney Contusion TX

Answer 31

refer to Md

Question 32

blunt trauma to liver

Answer 32

Liver Contusion MOI

Question 33

hemorrhage; shock; referred pain just below the right scapula, shoulder and substernal area; referred pain anterior left side of the chest

Answer 33

Liver Contusion S/S

Question 33

hemorrhage; shock; referred pain just below the right scapula, shoulder and substernal area; referred pain anterior left side of the chest

Answer 33

Liver Contusion S/S

Question 34

pain goes to certain places that ur not going to expect

Answer 34

referred pain

Question 35

Liver Contusion TX

Answer 35

refer to Md

Question 36

inflammation of the vermiform appendix

Answer 36

appendicitis MOI

Question 37

pain in the lower abdomen McBurney’s point

Answer 37

appendicitis S/S

Question 38

1/3 of the distance between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the umbilicus-lower right

Answer 38

McBurney's point

Question 39

⅓ ASIS & belly button = push in pushing in doesn’t hurt but you let go = ouch = rebound effect

Answer 39

McBurney's point = appendicitis

Question 40

T/F ppl can have 0 pain w/ McBurney's point & have appendicitis

Answer 40

True

Question 41

T/F ppl can have lots of pain w/ Mcburney's point & have no appendicitis

Answer 41

True

Question 42

direct blow to scrotum

Answer 42

Scrotal Contusion MOI

Question 43

pain hemorrhage fluid effusion muscle spasms nausea

Answer 43

Scrotal Contusion S/S

Question 44

put at ease; reduce testicular spasm; ice; refer to MD

Answer 44

Scrotal Contusion TX

Question 45

excess of fluid accumulation in the testicular area

Answer 45

Traumatic Hydrocele of the Tunica Vaginalis DEF

Question 46

severe blow

Answer 46

Traumatic Hydrocele of the Tunica Vaginalis MOI

Question 47

pain; swelling in the scrotum

Answer 47

Traumatic Hydrocele of the Tunica Vaginalis S/S

Question 48

ice; refer to MD

Answer 48

Traumatic Hydrocele of the Tunica Vaginalis

Question 49

possible complication of testicular trauma; spontaneous in absence of trauma

Answer 49

Torsion of Spermatic Cord MOI

Question 50

immediate or gradual onset of groin pain; heaviness in scrotum; change in normal appearance of the testicle (bld vessel is being blocked not taken care of appropriately testicle is going to die bc no bld flow)

Answer 50

Torsion of Spermatic Cord S/S

Question 51

medical emergency (surgical or resolve on its own); refer to MD

Answer 51

Torsion of Spermatic Cord S/S

Question 52

direct blow to spleen; fall

Answer 52

Injury of the spleen MOI

Question 53

signs of shock; abdominal rigidity, nausea; vomiting

Answer 53

Injury of the spleen

Question 54

Injury of the spleen TX

Answer 54

Refer to MD

Question 55

reflex pain that radiates to the left shoulder and down the left arm

Answer 55

Kehr’s sign: Injury of spleen DIAG

Question 56

spleen can become enlarge & distended drops down below level of ribs vulnerable to a direct blow shock , abdomen rigidity , nausea & vomiting

Answer 56

when you have MONO

Question 57

can spleen take care of itself

Answer 57

yes

Question 58

Contusion of abdominal wall MOI

Answer 58

direct blow

Question 59

hematoma; pain; tightness

Answer 59

Contusion of abdominal wall S/S

Question 60

Contusion of abdominal wall TX

Answer 60

PRICEMM; NSAID’s

Question 61

protrusion of the abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall; maybe congenital or acquired ; groin area; more common in men

Answer 61

Inguinal Hernia DEF

Question 62

Inguinal Hernia MOI

Answer 62

strain; direct blow

Question 63

pain prolonged discomfort superficial protrusion shown by cough weak pulling sensation

Answer 63

Inguinal Hernia S/S

Question 64

Inguinal Hernia TX

Answer 64

refer to MD; surgery

Question 65

protrusion of the abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall; maybe congenital or acquired femoral area; more common in women

Answer 65

Femoral Hernia DEF

Question 66

Femoral Hernia MOI

Answer 66

strain; direct blow

Question 67

pain; prolonged discomfort; superficial protrusion; weak; pulling sensation

Answer 67

Femoral Hernia S/S

Question 68

Femoral Hernia TX

Answer 68

refer to MD; surgery

Question 69

appendicitis TX

Answer 69

refer to MD

Question 70

Injury of spleen DIAG

Answer 70

Kehr's Sign

Question 71

wind knocked out brief paralysis of the diaphragm

Answer 71

Blow to Solar Plexus

Question 72

direct blow to abdomen

Answer 72

blow to solar plexus MOI

Question 73

lack of oxygen inability to inhale may cause hysteria

Answer 73

Blow to solar plexus S/S

Question 74

Reassuring athlete Loosening clothing bending knees to chest encouraging athlete to initiate short inspirations & long expirations

Answer 74

blow to solar plexus

Question 75

an idiopathic condition described as a cramp like pain

Answer 75

side stitch def

Question 76

Usually develops during physical activity can be caused by: constipation, intestinal gas, diaphragmatic spasm as a result of poor conditioning, or lack of oxygen, ischemia or either the diaphragm of the intercostals, lack of visceral support because of weak abdominal muscles, distended spleen, overeating

Answer 76

Side stitch MOI

Question 77

cramp; sharp pain

Answer 77

side stitch s/s

Question 78

relaxation of the spasm, by stretching the arm of the affected side ; flexing the trunk forward on the thighs

Answer 78

side stitch TX