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STUVIA 2024/2025Chapter 24 (EMT)
Most organs of the abdomen are enclosed within the:
Extraperitoneal.
Peritoneum.
Retroperitoneal.
Midline. - ✔✔Peritoneum
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
Pain that originates in an organ, such as the intestines, is called ________ pain.
Visceral
Referred
Acute
Parietal - ✔✔Visceral
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The detection of a pulsating mass upon palpation of a patient's abdomen should make the EMT
suspicious that the patient may be suffering from which of the following?
A hernia
An ulcer
Gastroenteritis
An abdominal aortic aneurysm - ✔✔An abdominal aortic aneurysm
When the gallbladder is diseased, the pain is not only felt in the RUQ but also in the right shoulder,
this is known as:
Parietal pain.
Visceral pain.
Referred pain.
Tearing pain. - ✔✔Referred pain.
Which abdominal quadrant contains the appendix?
Left lower
Right upper
Right lower
Left upper - ✔✔Right lower
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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.
Which of the following is a concern when caring for the patient with abdominal pain?
Shock
Patient comfort
Airway management
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a cause of abdominal pain?
Stroke
Food poisoning
Heart attack
Diabetes - ✔✔Stroke
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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.
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
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.
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