Question: Solid abdominal organs include the:
A. stomach and small intestine.
B. spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
C. gallbladder and large intestine.
D. urinary bladder, colon, and ureters.
Answer: B) spleen, kidneys, and pancreas
Question: Which of the following organs would MOST likely bleed profusely if injured?
A. liver
B. stomach
C. appendix
D. gallbladder
Answer: A) Liver
Question: Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space?
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder
Answer: C) pancreas
Question: Injury to a hollow abdominal organ would MOST likely result in:
A. pain secondary to blood in the peritoneum.
B. profound shock due to severe internal bleeding.
C. impairment in the blood’s clotting abilities.
D. leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity.
Answer: D) leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity
Question: Functions of the liver include:
A. storage of bile, which is produced in the gallbladder.
B. production of substances necessary for blood clotting.
C. production of hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
D. release of amylase, which breaks down starches into sugar.
Answer: B) production of substances necessary for blood clotting
Question: Which of the following organs assists in the filtration of blood, serves as a blood reservoir, and produces antibodies?
A. liver
B. kidney
C. spleen
D. pancreas
Answer: C) spleen
Question: The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by:
A. retaining key electrolytes, such as potassium.
B. eliminating toxic waste products from the body.
C. removing sodium, and thus water, from the body.
D. accommodating a large amount of blood volume.
Answer: C) removing sodium, and thus water, rom the body
Question: The parietal peritoneum lines the:
A. retroperitoneal space.
B. lungs and chest cavity.
C. walls of the abdominal cavity.
D. surface of the abdominal organs.
Answer: C) walls of the abdominal cavity
Question: The MOST common and significant complication associated with an acute abdomen is:
A. peritonitis.
B. high fever.
C. severe pain.
D. internal bleeding.
Answer: A) peritonitis
Question: In the presence of ileus, the only way the stomach can empty itself is by:
A. diarrhea.
B. vomiting.
C. muscular contraction.
D. spontaneous rupture.
Answer: B) vomiting