Question 1

Which injury might cause hematuria?

Accepted Answer

A)   A laceration to the stomach
B)   A penetration of the liver
C)   A bruising of the kidney
D)   A compression of the spleen

Question 2

Which of the following statements about emergency care for abdominal and genitourinary trauma is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   You can put dressings into the vagina.
B)   You can remove embedded objects.
C)   You should refrain from touching protruding organs directly.
D)   You should keep a wound site covered.

Question 3

Rupture of the duodenum might be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)   a pelvic fracture from a fall.
B)   a 9th rib fracture on the right side.
C)   a stab wound to the liver.
D)   the lap portion of a seat belt in a motor vehicle crash.

Question 4

Which is a possible sign of abdominal injury?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hematoma
B)   Hematemesis
C)   Hemophilia
D)   Hemangioma

Question 5

Which is true of examining the genital area?

Accepted Answer

A)   You can insert bandages and dressings into the vagina.
B)   With responsive patients, you need permission to view the area.
C)   With responsive patients, you can do an internal vaginal examination.
D)   None of these are correct.

Question 6

A bike crash victim says he was "high" while riding. You suspect an abdominal injury, but the patient complains of no pain. You should

Accepted Answer

A)   ask the patient to avoid movement until the drugs wear off.
B)   search the patient for drugs or drug paraphernalia.
C)   remember that drug use can mask the pain of injury.
D)   delay treatment of the injury until the arrival of ALS.

Question 7

Which of the following would be classified as a compression injury?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abdominal organs are compressed by other distended organs, like an enlarged liver or stomach.
B)   Blood drains into the abdominal cavity and reduces perfusion.
C)   Abdominal organs are squeezed between the vertebral column and the impacting object.
D)   A blunt trauma injury results in contusions to more than one abdominal organ.

Question 8

In addition to the abdominal aorta, which major vessel is located in the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inferior vena cava
B)   Femoral veins
C)   Superior vena cava
D)   Subclavian veins

Question 9

A responsive male patient in a motor vehicle crash appears to have a genitourinary injury. After putting on PPE and checking the patient's airway, you first should

Accepted Answer

A)   explain to the patient that you need to view the area, and ask permission to do so.
B)   explain to the patient that you need to view the area, and then remove the patient's clothing.
C)   remove the patient's clothing and ask him to assess pain on a 0 to 10 scale.
D)   remove the patient's clothing, cover it from view, and view the area.

Question 10

A person exhibiting hematuria might have an injury to the

Accepted Answer

A)   liver.
B)   kidneys.
C)   appendix.
D)   spleen.

Question 11

What is a deceleration injury?

Accepted Answer

A)   When the human body stops a falling object, becoming crushed in the process.
B)   When a moving human body stops, but the organs continue forward motion past normal capacity.
C)   When a moving human body stops and twists, causing injury to ligaments and muscles.
D)   When the human body stops a blunt object like a bat, and the energy is transferred to the organs.

Question 12

The ascending colon is found in the

Accepted Answer

A)   left upper quadrant.
B)   left lower quadrant.
C)   right lower quadrant.
D)   right upper quadrant.

Question 13

Which is an example of a medium-energy weapon?

Accepted Answer

A)   A handgun
B)   An ice pick
C)   A hunting rifle
D)   A knife

Question 14

Which would MOST likely cause a laceration to the external female genitalia?

Accepted Answer

A)   A sexual assault
B)   A motor vehicle crash
C)   A kick from a horse
D)   A bicycle crash

Question 15

In abdominal stabbings, what is the most commonly involved organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver
B)   Diaphragm
C)   Large intestine
D)   Small intestine

Question 16

A likely cause of peritonitis is leakage of the ________ into the peritoneum.

Accepted Answer

A)   aorta or vena cava
B)   stomach or intestines
C)   urinary bladder or rectum
D)   lungs or alveoli

Question 17

A patient has just been stabbed in the left upper quadrant. There is profuse bleeding, but the patient says there is little pain. You should suspect damage to the

Accepted Answer

A)   stomach.
B)   liver.
C)   spleen.
D)   transverse colon.

Question 18

Which three are all hollow organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gallbladder, stomach, uterus
B)   Urinary bladder, gallbladder, pancreas
C)   Kidneys, adrenal glands, stomach
D)   Small intestine, large intestine, ovaries

Question 19

You should suspect an injury to the urethra when there is also damage to the

Accepted Answer

A)   kidneys.
B)   peritoneum.
C)   perineum.
D)   ureters.

Question 20

Your 32 year old patient was kicked in the abdomen. He is pale but does not complain of abdominal pain. When you place him in a supine position with elevated legs, he complains of a sharp pain in his left shoulder. You should suspect

Accepted Answer

A)   a myocardial contusion.
B)   a dislocated shoulder.
C)   a sternal fracture.
D)   a ruptured spleen.

Exam 36: Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma

A person exhibiting hematuria might have an injury to the

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In addition to the abdominal aorta, which major vessel is located in the abdomen?

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A responsive male patient in a motor vehicle crash appears to have a genitourinary injury. After putting on PPE and checking the patient's airway, you first should

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Which injury might cause hematuria?

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In abdominal stabbings, what is the most commonly involved organ?

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Which would MOST likely cause a laceration to the external female genitalia?

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Which of the following would be classified as a compression injury?

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Which is a possible sign of abdominal injury?

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Rupture of the duodenum might be caused by

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A bike crash victim says he was "high" while riding. You suspect an abdominal injury, but the patient complains of no pain. You should

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Your 32 year old patient was kicked in the abdomen. He is pale but does not complain of abdominal pain. When you place him in a supine position with elevated legs, he complains of a sharp pain in his left shoulder. You should suspect

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Which is an example of a medium-energy weapon?

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Which is true of examining the genital area?

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The ascending colon is found in the

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Which three are all hollow organs?

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What is a deceleration injury?

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Which of the following statements about emergency care for abdominal and genitourinary trauma is TRUE?

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You should suspect an injury to the urethra when there is also damage to the

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A patient has just been stabbed in the left upper quadrant. There is profuse bleeding, but the patient says there is little pain. You should suspect damage to the

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A likely cause of peritonitis is leakage of the ________ into the peritoneum.

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