Organ questions Flashcards
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? Select one: A. Liver B. Spleen C. Cecum D. Stomach
B. Spleen
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: Select one: A. kidneys. B. stomach. C. gallbladder. D. pancreas.
C. gallbladder.
To protect vital organs, the body compensates by directing blood flow away from organs that are more tolerant of low flow, such as: Select one: A. the heart. B. the skin. C. the lungs. D. the brain.
B. The skin
Which of the following is the ONLY action that can prevent eventual death from a tension pneumothorax?
Select one:
A. Rapid administration of intravenous fluids
B. Decompression of the injured side of the chest
C. Early administration of high-flow oxygen
D. Positive-pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask
B. Decompression of the injured side of the chest
A pleural effusion is MOST accurately defined as:
Select one:
A. a unilaterally collapsed lung.
B. a bacterial infection of the lung tissue.
C. diffuse collapsing of the alveoli.
D. fluid accumulation outside the lung.
D. fluid accumulation outside the lung.
In order for efficient pulmonary gas exchange to occur:
Select one:
A. the pulmonary capillaries must be completely constricted and the alveoli must be collapsed.
B. there must be low quantities of pulmonary surfactant to allow for full alveolar expansion.
C. the percentage of inhaled carbon dioxide must exceed the percentage of inhaled oxygen.
D. oxygen and carbon dioxide must be able to freely diffuse across the alveolar–capillary membrane.
D. oxygen and carbon dioxide must be able to freely diffuse across the alveolar–capillary membrane.
You are attending to a 3-year-old male patient who is presenting with severe shortness of breath. His parents report that he has had a cough and cold with a low grade fever for the past two days. They became worried today, as his level of distress has increased dramatically. On assessment, the patient is sitting upright and making high-pitched noises with each breath. Based on this information, the patient is most likely suffering from:
Select one:
A. inflammation of the bronchioles.
B. inflammation of the lower respiratory tract and bronchospasm.
C. viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.
D. bacterial infection of the epiglottis.
C. viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.
While auscultating an elderly woman's breath sounds, you hear low-pitched “rattling” sounds at the bases of both of her lungs. This finding is MOST consistent with which of the following conditions? Select one: A. Acute asthma attack B. Aspiration pneumonia C. Early pulmonary edema D. Widespread atelectasis
B. Aspiration pneumonia
A(n) ___ occurs when a great amount of force is applied to the body for a long period of time.
A. contusion
B. avulson
C. Crushing injury
D. hematoma
C. Crushing injury
The lower jawbone is called the: A. zygoma B. mandible C. maxillae D. mastoid
B. mandible
Bruising to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen following blunt trauma is MOST suggestive of injury to the:
A. stomach
B. spleen
C. kidney
D. Liver
D. Liver
A young female presents with costovertebral angle tenderness. She is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. Which of the following organs is MOST likely causing her pain? Select one: A. Liver B. Gallbladder C. Pancreas D. Kidney
D. Kidney
Which of the following helps filter the blood and has no digestive function? Select one: A. Small intestine B. Stomach C. Large intestine D. Spleen
D. Spleen
Which of the following organs assists in the filtration of blood, serves as blood reservoir, and produces antibodies?
A. Pancreas
B. Kidney
C. Spleen
D. Liver
C. Spleen
A strangulated herina is one that:
A. loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues
B. can be pushed back into the body cavity to which it belongs
C. is reducible if surgical intervention occurs within 2 hours
D. spontaneously reduces without any surgical intervention
A. loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues
Functions of the liver include:
A. release of amylase, which breaks down starches into sugar.
B. production of hormones that regulate blood sugar levels
C. absorption of nutrients and toxins
D. secretion of bile and filtration of toxic substances
D. secretion of bile and filtration of toxic substances
Injury to a hollow abdominal organ would MOST likely result in:
A. impairment in the blood’s clotting abilities
B. profound shock due to severe internal bleeding
C. pain secondary to blood in the peritoneum
D. leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity
D. leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity
Peritonitis may result in shock because:
A. severe pain causes systemic dilation of the vasculature
B. intra abdominal hemorrhage is typically present
C. abdominal distention impairs cardiac contractions
D. Fluid shifts from the bloodstream into body tissues
D. Fluid shifts from the bloodstream into body tissues
Which of the following helps filter the blood and has no digestive function?
A. spleen
B. large intestine
C. small intestine
D. stomach
A. spleen
Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space?
A. Spleen
B. Liver
C. Gallbladder
D. Pancreas
D. Pancreas
The parietal peritoneum lines the:
A. Walls of the abdominal cavity
B. lungs and chest cavity
C. retroperitoneal space
D. surface of the abdominal organs
A. Walls of the abdominal cavity
The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by:
A. eliminating toxic waste products from the body
B. removing sodium and water from the body
C. accommodating a large amount of blood volume
D. retaining key electorlyes
B. removing sodium and water from the body
An overdose of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, will MOST likely cause: Select one: A. liver failure. B. kidney failure. C. gastric ulcers. D. CNS depression.
A. liver failure.
