Chapter 19 westcoast EMT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS A+
GRADED AND 100% VERIFIED
The __________ lies in the retroperitoneal space.
a) liver
b) pancreas
c) stomach
d) small intestine - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅pancreas
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?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅gallbladder
The gallbladder is a hollow organ that concentrates and stores bile, which is produced by the
liver. Other hollow organs include the stomach and intestines. The liver, spleen, and kidney are
all solid organs.
A 34-year-old woman with a recent history of pelvic inflammatory disease presents with acute
severe abdominal pain. Her abdomen is distended and diffusely tender to palpation. Based on
your findings thus far, you should suspect:
a) peritonitis.
b) pancreatitis.
c) appendicitis.
d) Cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅peritonitis
,Peritonitis—an inflammation of the thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity—typically
presents with acute abdominal pain. Causes of peritonitis include infection and blunt or
penetrating abdominal trauma. The pain caused by peritonitis is typically diffuse (widespread),
whereas appendicitis, pancreatitis, and cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) typically
present with pain that is localized to a particular area.
MOST patients with an acute abdomen present with:
a) dyspnea.
b) diarrhea.
c) hypotension.
d) Tachycardia. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅tachycardia
Which of the following signs or symptoms would you be LEAST likely to find in a patient with
an acute abdomen?
a) Rapid, shallow breathing
b) Soft, nondistended abdomen
c) Tachycardia and restlessness
d) Constipation or diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Soft, nondistended abdomen
A condition in which a person experiences a loss of appetite is called:
a) ileus.
b) colic.
c) emesis.
d) Anorexia. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅anorexia
The medical term for inflammation of the urinary bladder is:
a) cystitis.
b) nephritis.
c) Cholecystitis.
d) Diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅cystitis
, If a hernia is incarcerated and the contents are so greatly compressed that circulation is
compromised, the hernia is said to be:
a) reducible.
b) ruptured.
c) strangulated.
d) Congenital. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅strangulated
A 70-year-old man presents with an acute onset of severe, tearing abdominal pain that radiates to
his back. His BP is 88/66 mm Hg, pulse rate is 120 beats/min, and respirations are 26
breaths/min. Treatment for this patient should include:
A. rapid transport to the hospital.
B. firm palpation of the abdomen.
C. placing him in a sitting position.
D. oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅rapid transport to the
hospital.
Severe, tearing abdominal pain that radiates to the back is typical of an abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA); it commonly occurs in older patients—especially those with hypertension.
Treatment includes high-flow oxygen and rapid transport. If the patient has signs of shock, place
him or her supine. Do not vigorously palpate the patient's abdomen; doing so may cause the
aneurysm to rupture
In which position do most patients with acute abdominal pain prefer to be transported?
a) Sitting, with their head elevated 45°
b) Supine, with their legs elevated 12 inches
c) On their side, with their knees flexed
d) Fowler's position, with their legs straight - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅On their side, with
their knees flexed
Solid abdominal organs include the:
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS A+
GRADED AND 100% VERIFIED
The __________ lies in the retroperitoneal space.
a) liver
b) pancreas
c) stomach
d) small intestine - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅pancreas
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?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅gallbladder
The gallbladder is a hollow organ that concentrates and stores bile, which is produced by the
liver. Other hollow organs include the stomach and intestines. The liver, spleen, and kidney are
all solid organs.
A 34-year-old woman with a recent history of pelvic inflammatory disease presents with acute
severe abdominal pain. Her abdomen is distended and diffusely tender to palpation. Based on
your findings thus far, you should suspect:
a) peritonitis.
b) pancreatitis.
c) appendicitis.
d) Cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅peritonitis
,Peritonitis—an inflammation of the thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity—typically
presents with acute abdominal pain. Causes of peritonitis include infection and blunt or
penetrating abdominal trauma. The pain caused by peritonitis is typically diffuse (widespread),
whereas appendicitis, pancreatitis, and cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) typically
present with pain that is localized to a particular area.
MOST patients with an acute abdomen present with:
a) dyspnea.
b) diarrhea.
c) hypotension.
d) Tachycardia. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅tachycardia
Which of the following signs or symptoms would you be LEAST likely to find in a patient with
an acute abdomen?
a) Rapid, shallow breathing
b) Soft, nondistended abdomen
c) Tachycardia and restlessness
d) Constipation or diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Soft, nondistended abdomen
A condition in which a person experiences a loss of appetite is called:
a) ileus.
b) colic.
c) emesis.
d) Anorexia. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅anorexia
The medical term for inflammation of the urinary bladder is:
a) cystitis.
b) nephritis.
c) Cholecystitis.
d) Diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅cystitis
, If a hernia is incarcerated and the contents are so greatly compressed that circulation is
compromised, the hernia is said to be:
a) reducible.
b) ruptured.
c) strangulated.
d) Congenital. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅strangulated
A 70-year-old man presents with an acute onset of severe, tearing abdominal pain that radiates to
his back. His BP is 88/66 mm Hg, pulse rate is 120 beats/min, and respirations are 26
breaths/min. Treatment for this patient should include:
A. rapid transport to the hospital.
B. firm palpation of the abdomen.
C. placing him in a sitting position.
D. oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅rapid transport to the
hospital.
Severe, tearing abdominal pain that radiates to the back is typical of an abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA); it commonly occurs in older patients—especially those with hypertension.
Treatment includes high-flow oxygen and rapid transport. If the patient has signs of shock, place
him or her supine. Do not vigorously palpate the patient's abdomen; doing so may cause the
aneurysm to rupture
In which position do most patients with acute abdominal pain prefer to be transported?
a) Sitting, with their head elevated 45°
b) Supine, with their legs elevated 12 inches
c) On their side, with their knees flexed
d) Fowler's position, with their legs straight - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅On their side, with
their knees flexed
Solid abdominal organs include the:
