Contents
- 1 Which organ would most likely bleed profusely if injured?
- 2 Which of the following organs would bleed profusely?
- 3 Which of the following organs would most likely bleed profusely if injured quizlet?
- 4 Which of the following organs is at most risk for injury?
- 5 Which organ lies in the retroperitoneal space?
- 6 When immobilizing a trauma patients spine the EMT?
- 7 What happens when a hollow organ is punctured?
- 8 When assessing a patient with a closed soft tissue injury it is most important?
- 9 Which of the following organs is mostly in a retroperitoneal position in the abdomen?
- 10 Which of the following is the most significant complication associated with facial injuries?
- 11 Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space quizlet?
- 12 When the abdominal muscles become rigid in an effort to protect the abdomen from further irritation This is referred to as?
- 13 When opening the airway of a patient with a suspected spinal injury you should use the?
- 14 Which of the following are considered solid organs?
- 15 Which of the following is characteristic of peptic ulcer?
Which organ would most likely bleed profusely if injured?
Spleen is the most common cause of massive bleeding in blunt abdominal trauma to a solid organ. Spleen is the most commonly injured organ. A laceration of the spleen may be associated with hematoma. Because of the spleen’s ability to bleed profusely, a ruptured spleen can be life-threatening, resulting in shock.
Which of the following organs would bleed profusely?
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| Term Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space? A. liver B. gallbladder C. kidney D. spleen | Definition C. kidney |
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| Term Which of the following organs would MOST likely bleed profusely if injured? A. stomach B. appendix C. gallbladder D. liver | Definition D. liver |
Which of the following organs would most likely bleed profusely if injured quizlet?
Which of the following organs would MOST likely bleed profusely if injured? Liver. A 47-year-old male presents with severe abdominal pain of 3 hours’ duration.
Which of the following organs is at most risk for injury?
The spleen and liver are the two most commonly injured organs. Hollow organs are less likely to be injured. Penetrating injuries occur when an object breaks the skin (for example, as a result of a gunshot or a stabbing).
Which organ lies in the retroperitoneal space?
The retroperitoneal space contains the kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, nerve roots, lymph nodes, abdominal aorta, and inferior vena cava.
When immobilizing a trauma patients spine the EMT?
Terms in this set (20) When immobilizing a trauma patient’s spine, the EMT manually stabilizing the head should not let go until: the patient has been completely secured to the backboard.
What happens when a hollow organ is punctured?
may decrease the amount of blood that returns to the heart. When a hollow organ is punctured during a penetrating injury to the abdomen: Injury to the kidneys usually indicates injury to other organs.
When assessing a patient with a closed soft tissue injury it is most important?
Compromised arterial blood flow leads to crush syndrome and can occur when an area of the body is trapped for longer than 4 hours. When assessing a patient with a closed soft–tissue injury, it is MOST important to: remain alert for more severe underlying injuries.
Which of the following organs is mostly in a retroperitoneal position in the abdomen?
Retroperitoneal structures include the rest of the duodenum, the ascending colon, the descending colon, the middle third of the rectum, and the remainder of the pancreas. Other organs located in the retroperitoneal space are the kidneys, adrenal glands, proximal ureters, and renal vessels.
Which of the following is the most significant complication associated with facial injuries?
The MOST significant complication associated with facial injuries is: airway compromise. The superficial temporal artery can be palpated: just anterior to the tragus.
Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space quizlet?
The pancreas, kidneys, and ovaries lie in the retroperitoneal space, which is behind the peritoneum, and are often the cause of acute abdominal pain. The liver, stomach, and small intestine are all found within the true (anterior) abdomen. Which of the following is NOT a solid organ?
When the abdominal muscles become rigid in an effort to protect the abdomen from further irritation This is referred to as?
When the abdominal muscles become rigid in an effort to protect the abdomen from further irritation, this is referred to as: guarding.
When opening the airway of a patient with a suspected spinal injury you should use the?
When opening the airway of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, you should use the: jaw-thrust maneuver.
Which of the following are considered solid organs?
These organs —the liver, pancreas, spleen and adrenal glands— are not hollow and thus are referred to as solid organs.
Which of the following is characteristic of peptic ulcer?
The main symptom of a stomach or duodenal ulcer is upper abdominal pain, which can be dull, sharp, or burning (a hunger-like feeling). (Bloating and burping are not symptoms of peptic ulcer, and vomiting, poor appetite, and nausea are uncommon symptoms of peptic ulcer.)