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6 Abdominal Trauma Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: A normal blood pressure early after abdominal trauma rules out evolving hemorrhagic shock.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What clinical term describes blood in the urine, a possible associated sign to check for after abdominal trauma?

Fill in the blank

1 point

During the trauma primary survey, assess , then , then .

Written response

1 point

Before definitive treatment, what should be done with an impaled object in an abdominal wound?

Choose one

1 point

A patient has a penetrating abdominal wound with bowel visible. Which wound-care action is appropriate while urgent help is summoned?

A
Push the organs gently back into the abdomen.
B
Cover the exposed organs with a sterile saline-moistened dressing.
C
Apply firm direct pressure over the exposed organs.
D
Give the patient water while waiting for further care.

Fill in the blank

1 point

While urgent evaluation of suspected abdominal trauma is underway, keep the patient .

True or false

1 point

True or false: A negative initial FAST examination reliably rules out significant abdominal injury.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A patient with suspected abdominal injury is stable enough for further imaging. Which assessment pathway is generally used?

A
Use a negative FAST result as the only evaluation.
B
Wait for hypotension before pursuing further assessment.
C
Use contrast-enhanced CT to assess abdominal injury.
D
Proceed directly to surgery without trauma-team assessment.

Choose one

1 point

During evaluation of suspected abdominal trauma, which statement best describes the nurse's role in diagnostic and operative decisions?

A
The nurse independently decides whether abdominal surgery is required.
B
The nurse supports assessment and resuscitation while the trauma team makes diagnostic and operative decisions.
C
The nurse rules out injury when the first abdominal examination is reassuring.
D
The nurse delays escalation until hypotension develops.

Choose all

1 point

Which findings should be included in an abdominal assessment after trauma? Select all that apply.

A
Guarding or rigidity
B
Pupil size
C
Distension, bruising, wounds, or evisceration
D
Pain or tenderness

Choose all

1 point

Which circumstances should increase concern for abdominal injury after trauma? Select all that apply.

A
A seat-belt mark or other abdominal-wall bruising
B
An examination that is unreliable because of altered mental status
C
Rapid deceleration during the injury
D
An examination made unreliable by distracting injuries

Choose one

1 point

Which patient is most likely to need bedside FAST/E-FAST as an early diagnostic adjunct during resuscitation?

A
A stable patient who can undergo contrast-enhanced CT
B
An unstable patient with suspected abdominal bleeding
C
A patient with a minor bruise and no concerning symptoms
D
A patient with a normal, reliable examination and no concerning mechanism

Open ended

1 point

A stable patient arrives after a high-speed collision with abdominal bruising. The examination is unreliable because of altered mental status and distracting injuries. Describe the nursing priorities and explain how stability and examination reliability affect continued evaluation.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Abdominal-wall bruising after a collision can raise concern for an underlying abdominal injury even if other findings are subtle.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

For a patient with suspected hemorrhage after abdominal trauma, what type of access should be established as directed?

Choose one

1 point

A patient arrives after significant abdominal trauma. Which approach best reflects the initial trauma priorities?

A
Inspect for bruising and assess abdominal tenderness before checking airway or breathing.
B
Begin with airway, breathing, and circulation, then continue the primary survey.
C
Obtain a detailed mechanism history before addressing life threats.
D
Wait for imaging results before supporting circulation.

Choose one

1 point

A patient has an impaled object in the abdomen. Which action should the nurse take while following emergency protocols?

A
Remove the object carefully to assess the wound.
B
Stabilize the object in place and do not remove it.
C
Push the object farther in to secure it.
D
Leave the object unsupported while completing the examination.

Choose one

1 point

What is an important limitation of a negative FAST examination after abdominal trauma?

A
A negative FAST reliably rules out all significant abdominal injury.
B
A negative FAST does not reliably exclude abdominal injury.
C
A negative FAST means reassessment is unnecessary if the patient is stable.
D
A negative FAST is proof that the abdominal examination is reliable.

Written response

1 point

After blunt trauma, a patient has a seat-belt mark across the abdomen. What should this finding raise concern for?

Choose one

1 point

After a high-speed collision, a patient with abdominal bruising becomes restless, tachycardic, and cool and clammy, but the blood pressure remains within the normal range. What is the priority interpretation?

A
Normal blood pressure makes evolving hemorrhage unlikely.
B
The assessment can wait until the patient reports increased pain.
C
The findings may indicate evolving hemorrhagic shock and require immediate escalation.
D
The findings are reassuring unless the patient becomes hypotensive.

6 Abdominal Trauma Online Quiz Questions

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