Question

student worksheet for chapter 8: abdominal injuries
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instructions: use your textbook to answer the following questions. be sure to write legibly.
section 1: matching
match the following terms with the proper definition or example.

1. liver a. located in the upper - left and upper - right quadrants; secretes insulin
2. spleen b. located in the upper - left quadrant
3. appendix c. located in the upper - right quadrant
4. gallbladder d. located primarily in the upper - right quadrant; responsible for detoxifying chemicals in the body
5. pancreas e. located in the lower - right quadrant

section 2: fill in the blank
select from the following terms to fill in the blank: stomach, kidneys, bile, hernia, side stitch, and ureters.

1. the gall bladder is located near the liver and is a storage tank for ________.
2. the ________ are responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste products.
3. the ________ are tubes attached to the kidneys that transport urine to the bladder.
4. gastric juices are secreted by the ________.
5. a lump of tissue, such as the intestine, that bulges through the abdominal wall is called a ________.
6. a pain in the upper abdominal region just below the ribs (once thought to be the result of improper breathing technique) is called a ________.

section 3: short answer
write a brief answer for each of the following questions.

1. explain the signs and symptoms an athlete might have as a result of a kidney contusion.

1. list the organs that are most commonly injured and explain why.

1. describe the signs and symptoms an athlete might have as a result of a spleen injury.

1. describe how abdominal injuries can be prevented.

Explanation:

Section 1: Matching

1. Liver: d (The liver is in the upper - right quadrant and detoxifies chemicals).
2. Spleen: b (The spleen is in the upper - left quadrant).
3. Appendix: e (The appendix is in the lower - right quadrant).
4. Gallbladder: c (The gallbladder is in the upper - right quadrant, near the liver).
5. Pancreas: a (The pancreas is in both upper - left and upper - right quadrants and secretes insulin).

Section 2: Fill in the Blank

1. The gall bladder is a storage tank for \( \boldsymbol{\text{bile}} \) (The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver).
2. The \( \boldsymbol{\text{kidneys}} \) filter blood and remove waste (Kidneys are the main excretory organs for blood filtration).
3. The \( \boldsymbol{\text{ureters}} \) transport urine to the bladder (Ureters are the tubes connecting kidneys to the bladder).
4. Gastric juices are secreted by the \( \boldsymbol{\text{stomach}} \) (The stomach lining secretes gastric juices for digestion).
5. A lump of tissue bulging through the abdominal wall is a \( \boldsymbol{\text{hernia}} \) (Definition of a hernia).
6. Pain below the ribs in the upper abdomen is a \( \boldsymbol{\text{side stitch}} \) (A side stitch is this type of abdominal pain).

Section 3: Short Answer (Sample Answers)

1. Kidney Contusion Symptoms:

• Pain in the lower back/abdomen.
• Blood in urine (hematuria).
• Tenderness over the kidney area.
• Possible nausea or vomiting.

1. Commonly Injured Organs:

• Spleen: It’s relatively unprotected (left upper abdomen) and can rupture with trauma.
• Liver: Large, in the upper - right; trauma can cause laceration/bleeding.
• Kidneys: In the back, vulnerable to blunt force (e.g., in contact sports).

1. Spleen Injury Symptoms:

• Left - sided abdominal pain.
• Pain radiating to the left shoulder (Kehr’s sign).
• Tenderness over the spleen area.
• Signs of internal bleeding (pale skin, rapid pulse, low blood pressure).

1. Preventing Abdominal Injuries:

• Use protective gear (e.g., in contact sports: padding, helmets).
• Proper warm - up/cool - down to avoid muscle strains (which can lead to abdominal issues).
• Maintain good core strength to support abdominal organs.
• Avoid risky movements (e.g., excessive twisting) in sports.

Answer:

s (Condensed for Each Section)

Section 1

1. d
2. b
3. e
4. c
5. a

Section 2

1. bile
2. kidneys
3. ureters
4. stomach
5. hernia
6. side stitch

Section 3 (Key Points as Above)