Injuries to the Thoracic & Abdomen Region Flashcards

1
Q

blow to the rib cage

A

Rib contusion MOI

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2
Q

pain while deep breathing
point tenderness

A

Rib contusion S/S

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3
Q

Rib Contusion TX

A

PRICEMM
NSAIDs

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4
Q

Direct or indirect trauma

A

Rib Fracture MOI

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5
Q

point tenderness
pain while breathing
sharp pain

A

S/S of rib fracture

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6
Q

Rib Fracture TX

A

Refer to MD
X-ray

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7
Q

T/F you sneeze hard enough to develop rib fracture

A

True

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8
Q

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)

A

Costalchondral Separation MOI

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9
Q

pain during sudden movement point tender; swelling; possible deformity

A

Costalchondral Separation S/S

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10
Q

rest; refer to MD; immobilization

A

Costalchondral Separation TX

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11
Q

High impact blow to the chest

A

Sternum Fracture MOI

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12
Q

the pleural cavity becomes filled with air

A

Pneumothorax DEF

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13
Q

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

A

Pneumothorax MOI

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14
Q

pain; difficulty breathing; cyanosis

A

Pneumothorax S/S

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15
Q

medical emergency

A

Pneumothorax TX

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16
Q

presence of blood in the pleural cavity

A

Hemothorax DEF

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17
Q

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

A

Hemothorax MOI

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18
Q

pain; difficulty breathing; cyanosis

A

Hemothorax S/S

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19
Q

medical emergency

A

Hemothorax TX

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20
Q

violent blow

A

Traumatic Asphyxia MOI

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21
Q

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

A

Traumatic Asphyxia S/S

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22
Q

medical emergency
mouth-to-mouth ONLY

A

Traumatic Asphyxia TX

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23
Q

air bubbles right below the level of skin

A

subcutaneous emphysema

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24
Q

cardiac arrest

A

Commotio Cordis DEF

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25
Q

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

A

Commotio Cordis MOI

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26
Q

arrhythmia; death
^ use an AED to defibrilate

A

Commotio Cordis S/S

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27
Q

medical emergency
defibrillation
cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A

Commotio Cordis TX

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28
Q

direct blow to the back

A

Kidney Contusion MOI

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29
Q

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

A

Kidney Contusion S/S

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30
Q

blood in urine

A

hematuria

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31
Q

Kidney Contusion TX

A

refer to Md

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32
Q

blunt trauma to liver

A

Liver Contusion MOI

33
Q

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

A

Liver Contusion S/S

33
Q

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

A

Liver Contusion S/S

34
Q

pain goes to certain places that ur not going to expect

A

referred pain

35
Q

Liver Contusion TX

A

refer to Md

36
Q

inflammation of the vermiform appendix

A

appendicitis MOI

37
Q

pain in the lower abdomen
McBurney’s point

A

appendicitis S/S

38
Q

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

A

McBurney’s point

39
Q

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

A

McBurney’s point = appendicitis

40
Q

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

A

True

41
Q

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

A

True

42
Q

direct blow to scrotum

A

Scrotal Contusion MOI

43
Q

pain
hemorrhage
fluid effusion
muscle spasms
nausea

A

Scrotal Contusion S/S

44
Q

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

A

Scrotal Contusion TX

45
Q

excess of fluid accumulation in the testicular area

A

Traumatic Hydrocele of the Tunica Vaginalis
DEF

46
Q

severe blow

A

Traumatic Hydrocele of the Tunica Vaginalis
MOI

47
Q

pain; swelling in the scrotum

A

Traumatic Hydrocele of the Tunica Vaginalis
S/S

48
Q

ice; refer to MD

A

Traumatic Hydrocele of the Tunica Vaginalis

49
Q

possible complication of testicular trauma; spontaneous in absence of trauma

A

Torsion of Spermatic Cord MOI

50
Q

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)

A

Torsion of Spermatic Cord S/S

51
Q

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

A

Torsion of Spermatic Cord S/S

52
Q

direct blow to spleen; fall

A

Injury of the spleen MOI

53
Q

signs of shock; abdominal rigidity, nausea; vomiting

A

Injury of the spleen

54
Q

Injury of the spleen TX

A

Refer to MD

55
Q

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

A

Kehr’s sign: Injury of spleen DIAG

56
Q

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

A

when you have MONO

57
Q

can spleen take care of itself

A

yes

58
Q

Contusion of abdominal wall MOI

A

direct blow

59
Q

hematoma; pain; tightness

A

Contusion of abdominal wall S/S

60
Q

Contusion of abdominal wall TX

A

PRICEMM; NSAID’s

61
Q

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

A

Inguinal Hernia DEF

62
Q

Inguinal Hernia MOI

A

strain; direct blow

63
Q

pain
prolonged discomfort
superficial protrusion shown by cough
weak
pulling sensation

A

Inguinal Hernia S/S

64
Q

Inguinal Hernia TX

A

refer to MD; surgery

65
Q

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

A

Femoral Hernia DEF

66
Q

Femoral Hernia MOI

A

strain; direct blow

67
Q

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

A

Femoral Hernia S/S

68
Q

Femoral Hernia TX

A

refer to MD; surgery

69
Q

appendicitis TX

A

refer to MD

70
Q

Injury of spleen DIAG

A

Kehr’s Sign

71
Q

wind knocked out

brief paralysis of the diaphragm

A

Blow to Solar Plexus

72
Q

direct blow to abdomen

A

blow to solar plexus MOI

73
Q

lack of oxygen

inability to inhale

may cause hysteria

A

Blow to solar plexus S/S

74
Q

Reassuring athlete

Loosening clothing

bending knees to chest

encouraging athlete to initiate short inspirations & long expirations

A

blow to solar plexus

75
Q

an idiopathic condition described as a cramp like pain

A

side stitch def

76
Q

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

A

Side stitch MOI

77
Q

cramp; sharp pain

A

side stitch s/s

78
Q

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

A

side stitch TX