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35: EMT: Abdominal and genitourinary Trauma study post QS

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If the abdomen appears larger than​ normal, this is​ called:
A.
guarding.
B.
crepitation.
C.
rigidity.
D.
distension.
Your answer is correct.
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If the abdomen appears larger than​ normal, this is​ called:
A.
guarding.
B.
crepitation.
C.
rigidity.
D.
distension.
Your answer is correct.
distension



Rationale
The term distension is another way of saying the abdomen appears larger than normal. This may be due to the accumulation of blood due to an organ injury.
What is the target pulse oximeter reading when providing oxygen to a patient with abdominal​ trauma?
A.
​>96 percent
B.
98 to 100 percent
C.
greater than or equals≥94 percent
Your answer is correct.
D.
​>90 percent
greater than or equals≥94 percent


Administer oxygen at a dose that will maintain the SpO2 at 94 percent or greater if breathing is adequate. If the EMT is performing​ PPV, be sure supplemental oxygen is connected to the ventilation device.
Open wounds to the abdomen may be so large and deep that organs protrude through the wound opening. This is known as​ a/an:
A.
sucking abdominal wound.
B.
avulsion.
C.
protrusion.
D.
evisceration.
evisceration



An evisceration is when an organ or other intraabdominal tissues are protruding from a large abdominal wound.
If a woman was assaulted and has sustained deep lacerations to her genitals the EMT​ should:
A.
apply the PASG.
B.
elevate the hips.
C.
treat the injury like other soft tissue injuries.
Your answer is correct.
D.
immediately administer oxygen.
treat the injury like other soft tissue injuries.


Lacerations to the genitals should be treated with direct​ pressure, cold​ application, and proper positioning. Although​ graphic, these injuries are rarely life threatening.
Which of the following abdominal organs would be characterized as being solid despite containing a large amount of​ blood?
A.
Colon
B.
Abdominal aorta
C.
Uterus
D.
Liver
liver

Solid organs such as the​ liver, kidneys, and spleen are solid​ organs, however, they all receive and contain a large amount of blood and can bleed significantly if fractured.