Abdominal Trauma

Penetrating Trauma

3 Topics

Wound assessment

Common site of injury

Basic Science and Anatomy

2 Topics

Abdominal contents

Abdominal Anatomy

Injury signs and symptoms

3 Topics

Peritonitis – Question

Clinical assessment and risk stratification

4 Topics

Fluid Resuscitation

3 Topics

Clinical examination

Routine investigations

Diagnostic tools

3 Topics

Indications for Laparotomy – Question

Safety Pearls and Pitfalls

4 Topics

Abdominal Trauma Post Test

Abdominal Trauma Post Test

Abdominal Trauma Abdominal Trauma Post Test

Now that you have completed the learning session, record your knowledge of the subject.

Time limit: 0

Exam Summary

0 of 10 Questions completed

Questions:

Information

You have already completed the exam before. Hence you can not start it again.

Exam is loading…

You must sign in or sign up to start the exam.

You must first complete the following:

Results

Exam complete. Results are being recorded.

Results

Time has elapsed

Categories

Not categorized 0%

You will need to meet or exceed the 80% pass mark to obtain a certificate. Save the module to log it in your CPD Diary.

Enter your course reflection:

Enter your course outcomes:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Current
Review
Answered
Correct
Incorrect

Question 1 of 10

1. Question
In a patient who presents with a stab wound to the left flank, which of the following injuries may be sustained? (Select all that apply)
- Left renal artery disruption
- Bladder injury
- Right pneumothorax
- Liver laceration
- Splenic hilum disruption
Question 2 of 10

2. Question
In blunt abdominal trauma, a haemodynamically normal patient…
- Has no significant intra-abdominal injury
- Should be examined once and discharged if no evidence of serious injury is found
- May have potentially life-threatening, multi-organ injuries
- Should be urgently cross-matched for six units
- Should be admitted for exploratory laparotomy
Question 3 of 10

3. Question
Focused abdominal sonogram for trauma (FAST) looks for free fluid in which of the following areas?
- Epigastrium, right and left flank, lower chest
- Epigastrium, right and left flank, right iliac fossa
- Epigastrium, right and left lumbar, flank
- Right and left lumbar, right chest, right flank
- Epigastrium, right and left flank, suprapubic region
Question 4 of 10

4. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
- A chest x-ray (CXR) with no free air under the diaphragm excludes hollow viscus injury
- Intraperitoneal haemorrhage may be initially asymptomatic
- With abdominal wall bruising in a stable patient, a significant solid organ injury is unlikely
- A full bladder is well protected by the pelvic skeleton
- Deceleration injury to the bowel will usually produce signs of significant haemorrhage
Question 5 of 10

5. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
- Retroperitoneal haemorrhage will produce a positive result with diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL)
- Splenic injury is associated with right lower rib fractures
- Negative FAST scan rules out intra-abdominal haemorrhage
- Rectal blood is suggestive of a bowel perforation
- A penetrating wound should be explored in the emergency department by an emergency physician
Question 6 of 10

6. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
- It is safe to insert a urinary catheter in the presence of a perineal haematoma
- Lumbar spine fractures indicate increased risk of bowel injury
- A plain abdominal film is an important screening tool in abdominal trauma
- Ultrasound is the most useful screening tool for retroperitoneal injury
- A normal serum amylase following blunt epigastric trauma excludes traumatic pancreatitis
Question 7 of 10

7. Question
Which of the following are indications for urgent laparotomy? (Select all that apply)
- Negative FAST scan in a haemodynamically normal patient
- Hypotension in a patient with a small anterior stab wound
- Evisceration
- Free air on chest x-ray
- GI haemorrhage after penetrating trauma
Question 8 of 10

8. Question
Which investigation is the most appropriate?
- Ultrasound in suspected colonic injury
- Plain x-rays for bladder rupture
- CT for solid organ injury
- DPL in suspected renal pedicle avulsion
- Barium meal and follow-through for suspected duodenal tear
Question 9 of 10

9. Question
Which of the following statements is correct? (Select all that apply)
- Microscopic haematuria suggests minor renal injury only
- Around 50% of anterior abdominal stab wounds will cause visceral injury
- Colonic perforation usually causes significant haemorrhage
- Pancreatic transection may occur in compression injury to the upper abdomen
- The duodenum is an intraperitoneal structure
Question 10 of 10

10. Question
Which of the following statements is correct? (Select all that apply)
- Signs of chemical peritonitis are blunted by proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
- A chest radiograph will reliably demonstrate a diaphragmatic rupture
- Shearing injuries occur at the junction of organs and vessels
- A grade 2 splenic injury requires immediate surgical repair
- 80% of liver injuries require surgical intervention or repair

7 Comments

Collapse Comments

njeyavel (Group Leader) September 15, 2020 at 10:15 am

Excellent module

Log in to Reply

Adeel Sharif October 12, 2020 at 9:09 am

good module

Log in to Reply

Mr. Chris Woofenden June 5, 2021 at 8:49 pm

Good introduction to abdominal trauma

Log in to Reply

Dr. Yusuf Dala Gali July 5, 2021 at 9:25 am

Excellent learning points.

Log in to Reply

Dr Shafi Ejas Tharimoopantavida September 14, 2021 at 9:49 am

A
B-eautiful
D-escription
O-f
M-ajor
E-nteral injuries and
N-ice tips on management

Log in to Reply

Dr Syed Shahbaz Ahmer March 10, 2024 at 11:30 am

Great Revision

Log in to Reply

Dr Vinesh Doshi September 23, 2024 at 9:38 pm

Good review

Log in to Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.