UNIT 7 - ABDOMINAL & GENITOURINARY TRAUMA

Question 1

Anatomically, the abdominal cavity extends from the:

Select one:

a. fifth rib to the pelvis.
b. umbilicus to the pelvis.
c. diaphragm to the pelvis.
d. nipple line to the diaphragm.

Answer 1

c. diaphragm to the pelvis.

Question 2

Which of the following factors can decrease the potential damage caused by trauma to the abdomen?

Select one:

a. A seat belt that is worn above the iliac crests
b. Toned abdominal muscles and an empty bladder
c. Abdominal muscle tensing at the time of impact
d. Air bags and being younger than 44 years old

Answer 2

b. Toned abdominal muscles and an empty bladder

Question 3

MS providers can have the MOST positive impact on mortality and morbidity from abdominal trauma by:

Select one:

a. recognizing the need for rapid transport.
b. initiating fluid resuscitation in the field.
c. contacting medical control immediately.
d. performing a careful abdominal assessment.

Answer 3

a. recognizing the need for rapid transport.

Question 4

The abdomen extends superiorly to the level of the:

Select one:

a. xiphoid process.
b. second intercostal space.
c. fourth intercostal space.
d. two pairs of floating ribs.

Answer 4

c. fourth intercostal space.

Question 5

The periumbilical area refers to the:

Select one:

a. space behind the navel.
b. external umbilical orifice.
c. area lateral to the umbilicus.
d. area around the umbilicus.

Answer 5

d. area around the umbilicus.

Question 6

What membranous tissue functions as the point of attachment for the various abdominal organs?

Select one:

a. Pleura
b. Mesentery
c. Peritoneum
d. Ligamentum arteriosum

Answer 6

Mesentery

Question 7

The upper peritoneal cavity includes all of the following organs, EXCEPT the:

Select one:

a. pancreas
b. stomach.
c. spleen.
d. gallbladder.

Answer 7

a. pancreas.

Question 8

What organs are the primary sources of exsanguination during abdominal trauma?

Select one:

a. Stomach and liver
b. Liver and spleen
c. Spleen and kidneys
d. Kidneys and liver

Answer 8

b. Liver and spleen

Question 9

Which of the following organs or structures lies in the retroperitoneal space?

Select one:

a. Spleen
b. Pancreas
c. Ascending colon
d. Transverse colon

Answer 9

b. Pancreas

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pancreas?

Select one:

a. Enzyme secretion
b. Secretion of insulin
c. Glucagon secretion
d. Reservoir for bile

Answer 10

d. Reservoir for bile