Chest, Abdomen, And Pelvic Injuries
The chest, abdomen, and pelvis contain many vital organs; consequently, injury to these areas can be fatal. Having knowledge of the injuries and how to treat a victim will minimize the chances of death from the injuries. Take the test below and see just how prepared you are for such an eventuality.
- 1.What is a closed abdominal injury?
- A.
Penetrating wounds and penetrating organs
- B.
Object stuck in the chest
- C.
Direct blow from a blunt object.
- D.
Falling off a chair
- 2.How do you treat an open abdominal injury?
- A.
Cover the protruding organs with moist, clean, dressing.
- B.
Place the person in a position with their legs pulled towards their chest.
- C.
Cover it with a dry paper towel.
- D.
Do not touch and leave the wound open.
- 3.What is an open chest wound?
- A.
The ribs are broken.
- B.
The chest skin is NOT broken.
- C.
The chest appears bruised and tender.
- D.
The chest wall is penetrated by some type of object and the skin is broken.
- 4.True or False: Remove object embedded in the chest.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Which of the following are symptoms to look for in a chest wound?
- A.
Blood bubbling out of the chest wound.
- B.
Pain in the hip and back.
- C.
Air coming in and out of the wound.
- D.
Blood coming out of the head.
- 6.True of False: Keep the victim of a pelvic injury as still as possible.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Do not give the victim of a chest, pelvic, or abdominal injury .
- 8.What number do you call immediately for all victims?
- A.
1800-HELP
- B.
911
- C.
Don't Call
- D.
4124478906
- 9.What are the most common causes of pelvic injuries?
- A.
Sport injuries.
- B.
Car crashes.
- C.
Fall from a height.
- D.
Slip on a patch of ice.
- 10.True or False: Reinsert any protruding organs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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