STUVIA 2024/2025
Chapter 24 (EMT)
Which of the following structures is technically not located in the abdominal cavity?
Kidneys
Liver
Spleen
Stomach - ✔✔Kidneys
Which abdominal quadrant contains the appendix?
Left lower
Right upper
Right lower
Left upper - ✔✔Right lower
Pain that originates in an organ, such as the intestines, is called ________ pain.
Visceral
Referred
Acute
Parietal - ✔✔Visceral
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Which of the following is true concerning parietal pain?
It is often described as "crampy" or "colicky."
It arises from solid organs.
It is usually intermittent in nature.
It is generally localized to a particular area. - ✔✔It is generally localized to a particular area.
With the exception of the ________, most abdominal organs are not able to sense tearing sensations.
Aorta
Ovaries
Colon
Liver - ✔✔Aorta
Which of the following is a characteristic of referred pain?1
It is only felt in hollow organs.
It is felt in a location other than the organ causing it.
It is caused by psychological stress.
It is usually described as "crampy" or "colicky." - ✔✔It is felt in a location other than the organ
causing it.
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Pain felt in the epigastric region of the abdomen is of concern because of the possibility of which of
the following?
Influenza
Extreme diarrhea with dehydration
Myocardial infarction
All of the above - ✔✔Myocardial infarction
Which of the following is the main focus of the EMT's assessment and history taking of the patient
with abdominal pain?
Determining the possible need for immediate surgery
tDetermining if the patient meets criteria to Determining the cause of the pain
Determining the presence of shock - ✔✔Determining the presence of shock
Most organs of the abdomen are enclosed within the:
Extraperitoneal.
Peritoneum.
Retroperitoneal.
Midline. - ✔✔Peritoneum
Which of the following questions may help the EMT assess a patient with abdominal pain?
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Do you have any allergies to foods or medicines?
Do you have any medical problems, such as diabetes or heart problems?
What medications are you taking?
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
Which of the following questions is inappropriate when taking the history of a female patient with
abdominal pain?
Are you having vaginal bleeding or discharge now?
What is your sexual orientation?
Have you had sexual intercourse since your last menstrual period?
All of the above - ✔✔What is your sexual orientation?
Which of the following is NOT true concerning abdominal pain in geriatric patients?
The elderly person may not be able to give a specific description of the pain.
The elderly have a decreased ability to perceive pain.
Medications may mask signs of shock associated with an abdominal complaint.
The causes of abdominal pain in the elderly are rarely serious. - ✔✔The causes of abdominal pain in
the elderly are rarely serious.
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Chapter 24 (EMT)
Which of the following structures is technically not located in the abdominal cavity?
Kidneys
Liver
Spleen
Stomach - ✔✔Kidneys
Which abdominal quadrant contains the appendix?
Left lower
Right upper
Right lower
Left upper - ✔✔Right lower
Pain that originates in an organ, such as the intestines, is called ________ pain.
Visceral
Referred
Acute
Parietal - ✔✔Visceral
%
Which of the following is true concerning parietal pain?
It is often described as "crampy" or "colicky."
It arises from solid organs.
It is usually intermittent in nature.
It is generally localized to a particular area. - ✔✔It is generally localized to a particular area.
With the exception of the ________, most abdominal organs are not able to sense tearing sensations.
Aorta
Ovaries
Colon
Liver - ✔✔Aorta
Which of the following is a characteristic of referred pain?1
It is only felt in hollow organs.
It is felt in a location other than the organ causing it.
It is caused by psychological stress.
It is usually described as "crampy" or "colicky." - ✔✔It is felt in a location other than the organ
causing it.
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Pain felt in the epigastric region of the abdomen is of concern because of the possibility of which of
the following?
Influenza
Extreme diarrhea with dehydration
Myocardial infarction
All of the above - ✔✔Myocardial infarction
Which of the following is the main focus of the EMT's assessment and history taking of the patient
with abdominal pain?
Determining the possible need for immediate surgery
tDetermining if the patient meets criteria to Determining the cause of the pain
Determining the presence of shock - ✔✔Determining the presence of shock
Most organs of the abdomen are enclosed within the:
Extraperitoneal.
Peritoneum.
Retroperitoneal.
Midline. - ✔✔Peritoneum
Which of the following questions may help the EMT assess a patient with abdominal pain?
%
Do you have any allergies to foods or medicines?
Do you have any medical problems, such as diabetes or heart problems?
What medications are you taking?
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
Which of the following questions is inappropriate when taking the history of a female patient with
abdominal pain?
Are you having vaginal bleeding or discharge now?
What is your sexual orientation?
Have you had sexual intercourse since your last menstrual period?
All of the above - ✔✔What is your sexual orientation?
Which of the following is NOT true concerning abdominal pain in geriatric patients?
The elderly person may not be able to give a specific description of the pain.
The elderly have a decreased ability to perceive pain.
Medications may mask signs of shock associated with an abdominal complaint.
The causes of abdominal pain in the elderly are rarely serious. - ✔✔The causes of abdominal pain in
the elderly are rarely serious.
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