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WorksheetsAbdomen, Thorax, and Spine Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many lumbar vertebrae does a person have?
5
7
12
4
How many cervical vertebrae does a human have?
5
7
12
4
Which of the events below can cause a change in the spinal curvature?
Pregnancy
Weight loss/gain
Trauma
All of the above
What is the most common mechanism for cervical spine injury?
flexion
hyperextension
lateral flexion
axial loading
What is the definitive sign of a kidney injury?
Nausea/vomiting
Muscle Spasms
Blood in urine
Point tenderness
Which of the following is not a hollow organ?
Spleen
Stomach
Bladder
Intestines
A sports hernia is most often caused by:
Direct blow
Falling on an object
Planting the feet and twisting with maximum exertion
Overextending the leg
This injury will present flu-like symptoms and result in a tenderness at the McBurney's point.
Spleen injury
Appendicitis
Bladder Injury
Kidney Injury
All of the following are signs of an internal organ injury EXCEPT:
Paralysis (lack of movement)
Nausea and vomiting
Point tenderness
Referred pain
How many ribs does a human have?
7
9
12
14
What is the major difference between a pneumothorax and a hemothorax?
The mechanism of injury
Pneumothorax is air in the lung cavity, hemothorax is blood
Pneumothorax is blood in the lung cavity, hemothorax is air
Pneumothorax is more serious.
Traumatic Asphyxia is caused by:
Rib puncturing the lungs
Anxiety or asthma induced
Punctured by sharp object
violent blow or compression of rib cage
Acute Torticollis is caused by:
Stretch or compassion of brachial plexus
repetitive motions
Piece of synovial membrane getting caught during sleep
Axial loading
This Injury results from forced lateral flexion. It will cause a burning, numbing, or tingling sensation to run down the arm to the hand.
Brachial Plexus Neurapraxia
Herniated Disc
Acute muscle strain
Cervical dislocation
The treatment for a cervical spine injury includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Do NOT move the head
Carefully remove the helmet
Summon 911
Monitor vital signs
The following are all possible mechanisms for a herniated disc EXCEPT:
Genetics
Degenerate over time due to age
Direct blow to the spine
Repetitive motion and trauma from contact sports
If a pneumothorax is not treated rapidly, it can become a:
Hemothorax
Tension Pneumothorax
Traumatic Asphyxia
Heart Contusion
This type of vertebrae has transverse foramen and a bifid spinous process.
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacrum
This type of vertebrae has a large, thick body and looks like a moose.
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacrum
The medical term for the tailbone is known as:
Sacrum
Coccyx
Atlas
Axis
