The mucscle most responsible for holing the abdominal content in place and aiding in forced expirtion is the:

A. External Oblique

B. Internal Oblique

C. Rectus Abdominus

D. Transverse Abdominis

The organ that serves as a reservoir of red blood cells and destroyer of ineffective red cells is the:

A. Kidney

B. Liver

C. Pancreas

D. Spleen

A protrusion of the abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall is called a(n):

A. Ganglion

B. Hernia

C. Evisceration

D. Abdominal hydrocele

Getting the "wind knocked out" of you is a characteristic of a :

A. Heart Contusion

B. Pneumothorax

C. Stitch in the Side

D. Blow to the Solar Plexus

Which of the following conditions predispose an athlete to injuries of the spleen?

A. Mononucleosis

B. Hematuria

C. Cirrhosis

D. Eating right before competition

The danger associated with a ruptured spleen is it:

A. Ability to increase the incidence of constipation

B. Ability to splint itself, producing delayed hemorrhage

C. High incidence of infection

D. Ineffectiveness to produce antibodies and red blood cells

Any athlete who recieves a severe blow to the abdomin or back region should be instructe to check for:

A. Elevated blood pressure for several days afterward

B. Elevated temperature for signs of internal infection

C. Blood in the urine

D. Visual acuity and headaches

In managing a scrotal contusion, the first responsibility is to:

A. Apply cold to the area

B. Reduce testicular spasm

C. Apply pressure to the area

D. Call a physician

An excess of fluid accumulation caused by a severe blow to the testicular region is characteristic of:

A. Spermatic cord torsion

B. Scrotal contusion

C. Traumatic hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis

D. Testicular paramoritis

Twisting of the spermatic cord may present the characteristic of:

A. Appearance of a cluster of swollen arteries

B. Appearance of bright red discoloration

C. Elevated blood pressure with fluid effusion

D. Appearence of a cluster of swollen veins with a dragging feeling in the scrotum

A direct blow to the anterolateeral aspect of the thorax, or a sudden twist, or falling on the ball, can compress a rib cage and most often result in:

A. Costalchondral seperation 

B. Solar plexus punch

C. Hemothorax

D. Rupture of the kidney

A condition in which the pleural cavity become filled with ir that has entered through an opening in the chest is called:

A. Hemothorax

B. Pneumothorax

C. Thoracodorsalitis

D. Traumatic asphyxia

The cephalic and caudal boundries of the abdominal caity are made up of the:

A. Diaphragm and pelvis

B. Ribcage and McBurney's point

C. Sternum and umbilicus

D. Lower intestinal tract and kidneys

The external oblique muscle has a line of action that runs:

A. Upward and back

B. Medial to lateral

C. Anterior to posterior

D. Forward and downward

The main function(s) of the internal oblique muscle is (are):

A. Lateral flexion only

B. Trunk fleion, lateral flexion, and rotation

C. Trunk extension and rotation

D. Trunk flexion only

The solid organs, which are contained in the abdominal viscera, consit of the:

A. Appendix, kidney, heart, and stomach

B. Lungs, heart, and small intestines

C. Kidneys, spleen, liver, adrenal glands, and pancreas

D. Large intestines, small intestines, and appendix

Abdominal rigity and pain at McBurney's point may indicate:

A. An inguinal hernia

B. An abdominal strain

C. Appendicitis

D. Abdominal bruise

The kidneys are situated on each side of the spine. Pressure from the liver causes:

A. The left kidney to be lower

B. The right kidney to be lower

C. Both kidneys to be the same level

D. None of the above

The condition in which an athlete takes a violent blow or compression to the chest, without any accompying rib fracture, and presents with severe pain during breathing, coughing up blood, and shock is known as:

A. Pneumothorax

B. Hemothorax

C. Stress fracture of the ribs

D. Sudden death syndrome

Which of the following results in cardiac arrest due to blunt traumatic impact to the chest?

A. Traumatic asphyxia

B. Commotio cordis

C. Traumatic carditis

D. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hematuria in an athlete participating in contact or collision sports is a sign or symptom of:

A. A ruptured spleen

B. A contusion on the liver

C. A kidney contusion

D. Pneumothorax

The treatment preferred by most physicians for an athlete with a hernia is:

A. Avoidence of activities until the hernia heals

B. To undergo surgical repair

C. To wear a hernia belt for all activities

D. To allow the athlete to practice as tolerated

Pain that radiates to the left shoulder and 1/3 of the way down the left are is displaying:

A. Rovsig's sign for appendicitis

B. Kehr's sign for a ruptures spleen

C. McBurney's sign for kidney infection

D. Leseague's sign for irritated sciatic nerve

Which of the following is prevalent cause of exercise induced death:

A. Anomalous origin of the coronary artery

B. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

C. Marfan's syndrome

D. All of the above

Which of the following can be used as a treatment for a stitch in the side?

A. Stretch the arm on the affected side overhead

B. Rotate the trunk toward the affected side

C. Extending the trunk

D. Raising both arms overhead

Which of the following is a complication of a ruptured appendix?

A. Hematuria

B. Bacterial Infection

C. Inability to urinate

D. Inability toe

 A blow to the rib cage can contuse the:

A. Intercostal muscles

B. Acromioclavicular joint

C. Bladder

D. Appendix

Bright red frothy blood being vomited may indicate injury to the following structures?

A. Lungs

B. Liver

C. Kidney

D. Stomach

Which of the following conditions involves a fracture to three or more consecutive ribs on the same side?

A. Flail chest

B. Constriced chest

C. Pleuritis

D. Costochondritis

True or False

In sports injuries of the abdomen the hollow organs are most affected?

True or False

Resting anterior to the right kidney are the stomach, spleen, and pancreas.

True or False

A "stitch in the side" is often caused by a blow to the sympathetic celiac plexus producing a cramplike pain over the diaphragm.

True or False

A sign of a ruptured bladder is the athlete's desire but inability to urinate.

True or False

Constant uncontrolled movement of the breast over a peroid of time can stretch Poupart's ligament, which supports the breast at the chest wall.

True or False

In a rib contusion, pain is only felt on inspiration.

True or False

An indirect rib fracture can cause the most serious damage, because the bone fragments often displace inwardly rater than simply compressing together.

True or False

An abnormal periodic sound that occurs in the auscultation of the heart is called a murmur.

True or False

The peritoneum envelopes the kidneys.

True or False

A hernia may either be conginital or acquired.

True or False

A strangulated hernia occurs when the inguinal ring constricts the protruding sac and occludes normal blood circulation.

True or False

An athlete who is diagnosed with mononucleosis may engage in guarded contact if properly protected.

True or False

The liver may be contused by a hard blow to the right side of the ribcage.

True or False

Spermatic cord torsion may be present as a cluster of swollen veins and cause a dull pain combined with a heavy dragging feeling in the scrotum.

True or False

It is not possible to fracture a rib by coughing or sneezing.

True or False

The heart is about the size of a clenched fist and lies between the lungs and the vertebral column to the left of the sternum.

True or False

Men are more susceptible to injury of their reproductive organs than females because of the lack of protection.

True or False

The appendix can be palpated in the lower left quadrent of the abdomen.

True or False

Ausculation involves using one or two fingers to srike the other hand resulting in a sound indicating the status of the organ underneath.

True or False

One way to prevent injury to hollow organs is to empty them prior to competition.

True or False

Traumatic asphyxia demands immediate rescue breathing.

True or False

Treatment of a kidney contusion consists of a 24 hour hospitalization for observation.

True or False

Percussion over a hollow organ will produce a tympanic sound.

True or False

Hyperventilation occurs when an athlete is getting an inadequate amount of oxygen into his/her system and CO2 levels are too high.