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1
Q

When solid organs are injured, the EMT should suspect:

A

severe internal bleeding

2
Q

What is the soft tissue landmark used in determining the four quadrants of the abdomen?

A

umbilicus

3
Q

Bruising of the upper right quadrant might lead the EMT to suspect an internal injury to the:

A

liver

4
Q

When you suspect an internal injury to the abdomen, you should always:

A
  • take cervical and spinal precautions.
  • treat for shock.
  • administer high-flow oxygen.
5
Q

When dealing with an evisceration, the EMT should:

A

cover the wound with a wet sterile dressing

6
Q

When a patient has his or her knees drawn up to the chest to minimize abdominal pain, it is called:

A

guarding

7
Q

Which organ in the urinary system is a solid organ?

A

kidney

8
Q

When there is blunt trauma to the kidney area and blood appears in the urine, this is called:

A

hematuria

9
Q

Because of supine hypotensive syndrome, a pregnant patient should be placed in what position when a backboard is not necessary?

A

on her left side

10
Q

An abdominal injury caused by a small caliber handgun would be considered a _________ injury.

A

medium velocity

11
Q

What is usually the primary complaint of a patient with an abdominal injury?

A

pain

12
Q

Bruises known as the Grey Turner sign may suggest injury to what organs

A

liver, spleen, kidney

13
Q

Which of the following is true regarding injuries to the external genitalia?

  • They are usually not life-threatening.
  • They are usually quite painful.
  • Bleeding may be severe.
  • all of the above
A

all of the above

14
Q

Which of the following is true regarding injuries to the external genitalia?

  • They are usually not life-threatening.
  • They are usually quite painful.
  • Bleeding may be severe.
  • all of the above
A

all of the above

15
Q

Abdominal injuries are categorized as either ____ (_____) or ____ (____)

A

open (penetrating trauma) or closed (blunt force trauma).

16
Q

_____ is often a result of a gunshot wound or stab wound.

A

Penetrating trauma

17
Q

Injury to the solid internal organs often causes ____ that can be life threatening.

A

significant unseen bleeding

18
Q

Injury to the _____ of the abdomen may cause irritation and inflammation to the peritoneum as caustic digestive juices leak into the peritoneum. A serious infection may also occur over several hours.

A

hollow organs

19
Q

Always maintain a _____ for serious intra-abdominal injury in the trauma patient, particularly in the patient who exhibits signs of shock.

A

high index of suspicion

20
Q

Assess the abdomen for signs of _____, _____, ____ and ____

A

bruising, rigidity, penetrating injuries, and pain.

21
Q

Never ______ an impaled object from the abdominal region. Secure it in place with a _____ and provide prompt transport.

A

remove, large bulky dressing

22
Q

Injuries to the kidneys may be difficult to detect because of the well-protected region of the body where they are located. Be alert for ______

A

hematoma in the flank region.

23
Q

Injury to the external genitalia of male and female patients is very _____ but not usually _____.

A

painful, not usually life threatening