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hematuria.
A sign of kidney damage after blunt trauma is: Select one:
hematuria.
hemoptysis.
hematochezia.
hematemesis.
distention.
Accumulation of blood in the abdominal cavity will most likely cause: Select one:
distention.
referred pain.
nausea or vomiting.
diffuse bruising
spleen.
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All of the following are hollow abdominal organs, except the: Select one:
stomach.
bladder.
ureters.
spleen.
prompt transport to the hospital is essential.
Because the depth of an open abdominal wound is often difficult to determine:
Select one:
the abdomen must be vigorously palpated.
the EMT must perform a thorough exam.
prompt transport to the hospital is essential.
vital signs should be monitored frequently.
liver.
Bruising to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen after blunt trauma is most
suggestive of injury to the: Select one:
stomach.
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kidney.
spleen.
liver.
a poorly placed lap belt.
Compression injuries to the abdomen that occur during a motor vehicle crash are
typically the result of: Select one:
airbag deployment.
rapid vehicle deceleration.
failure to wear seat belts.
a poorly placed lap belt.
guarding.
Contraction or tensing of the abdominal muscles to ease pain is called: Select one:
guarding.
drawing.
referring.
flexing.
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diaphragm.
Difficulty breathing and a sunken appearance of the anterior abdominal wall is
most indicative of a ruptured: Select one:
stomach.
spleen.
diaphragm.
aorta
intra-abdominal bleeding.
During your assessment of a patient who experienced blunt trauma to the
abdomen, you notice bruising around the umbilicus. This is a sign of: Select one:
a ruptured spleen.
rupture of a hollow organ.
intra-abdominal bleeding.
a severe liver laceration.
red areas of skin.
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