Classic Classic Quiz Abdominal Emergencies by Wgraves Wgraves 26 played - 13 yrs ago Abdominal emergencies according to AHS protocols 2011. QUIZ 7 QUESTIONS hard 1 Somatic pain is best decribed as Sharp pain coming from the backDull pain localized to the abdomenSharp pain localized to a specific areaDull pain that is generalized with no specific area 2 Which of the following can commonly result in abdominal pain? Ectopic pregnancyStrokePulmonary edemaA & C 3 If a patient presents with abdominal pain are you required to do a 12-lead? Yes, but only on males > 35 y/o and females > 45 y/oNoYes, but only on patient's older than 35 y/oYes 4 Why is it important to avoid excessive IV fluids in the presence of abdominal pain? Excessive IV fluids cause the pain to worsenExcessive IV fluids may cause blood clots to loosen and bleeding worsenThere is no reason to avoid excessive IV fluids in the presence of abdominal painExcessive IV fluids may cause pulmonary edema 5 Of the following conditions, which may be life-threatening? PeritonitisEctopic pregnancyA & BNone of the above 6 The three types of abdominal pain are Somatic, acute and referred.Visceral, acute and referred.Somatic, visceral and referred.Somatic, acute and visceral. 7 If your patient has abdominal pain, Entonox may be given to help control the pain. YesNoYes, but only for 5 minutesYes, but the patient must be closely watched for signs of ALOC A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires