Anatomy
This is the name of the cavity that contains the heart, aorta, trachea, and left/right bronchi
Mediastinum
Which side of the body would you palpate the liver?
Right
What is the pain referral pattern for the heart?
Left shoulder/arm pain
Bouncing the barbell off one's chest during bench press can lead to this condition
Costochondral sprain
This condition can occur from a direct blow to the upper left abdominal quadrant and involves nausea, vomiting, rebound tenderness, and possible signs of shock
Spleen Rupture
Which ribs are true/false/floating?
True: 1-7
False: 8-12
Floating: 11 & 12
What are the three observations that should be noted about breathing during an observation?
Rate, rhythm, depth
What body segments should have ROM assessed if there is a suspected thorax/abdoninal injury?
Shoulder & Trunk
Which conditions would require a lateral rib compression test?
Thorax contusion
Costochondral sprain
Rib Fracture
Which quadrant contains the spleen?
Left Upper Quadrant
This is the feeling that one would have when the release of the palpation causes more tenderness than the palpation itself.
Rebound Tenderness
Which vital signs should be recorded for assessment of cardiorespiratory status and signs of shock?
Pulse
Respiration
Blood Pressure
Skin Color
Skin Moisture
Temperature
This condition involves compromise to the spermatic cord and is a medical emergency
Testicular Torsion
What type of breathing might occur with a rib fracture?
Rapid & Shallow
What structure(s) is contained in the left pleural cavity?
Left lung
This organ has a referral pattern that goes into the flank and upper buttock region of the affected side.
Kidney
This is a voluntary muscle spasm to protect injury to the abdominal wall and its contents
Guarding
This condition involves a sudden blow to the chest that is often fatal due to the body registering a "premature" heartbeat.
Commotio Cordis
This is the condition that involves hemorrhage within the pericardial cavity that causes pressure buildup around the heart
Cardiac Tamponade
Which quadrant contains the small intestine?
All of them
If someone had a tension pneumothorax, what observation might you see?
Tracheal shift away from affected side
This is the name for the referral pain pattern for the spleen.
Kehr's Sign
This pathology involves the following signs/symptoms:
Acute respiratory distress, distended neck veins, circulatory compromise, tracheal deviation, decreased breath sounds, and severe restlessness and agitation.
Tension pneumothorax
This type of hernia is more often found in females.
Inguinal hernia