Abdominal Trauma Lab Tests
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Which of the following laboratory tests are recommended for assessing abdominal trauma?

  • Baseline CBC and chest X-ray
  • Baseline CBC and coagulation profile
  • Baseline CBC and liver function tests
  • Baseline CBC and urinalysis (correct)

    • Why do patients with abdominal trauma have normal hemoglobin and hematocrit levels despite bleeding?

  • The bleeding is minimal and does not affect blood cell levels
  • The blood cells are rapidly replenished by the bone marrow
  • The body compensates by producing more red blood cells
  • Fluids are lost at the same rate as red blood cells (correct)

    • Which of the following statements is true regarding laboratory tests in abdominal trauma?

  • Chest X-ray is the gold standard test for abdominal trauma
  • Liver function tests are necessary to assess abdominal trauma
  • Coagulation profile is the most important test for abdominal trauma
  • Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are usually normal (correct)

    • Which of the following laboratory tests is NOT recommended for assessing abdominal trauma?

    <p>Complete blood count (CBC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential indicator of kidney or bladder damage in abdominal trauma?

    <p>Presence of blood in the urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of type and crossmatch in abdominal trauma cases?

    <p>To identify potential blood transfusion matches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic methods is generally used only for unstable patients to identify blood in the peritoneum?

    <p>Diagnostic peritoneal lavage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT detected by diagnostic peritoneal lavage in abdominal trauma?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In abdominal trauma, when is a patient considered stable enough to undergo a CT scan?

    <p>When the patient's condition improves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of blunt trauma?

    <p>Knife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a penetrating trauma?

    <p>Knife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an assessment finding of hypovolemic shock?

    <p>Altered level of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an assessment finding of hypovolemic shock?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a surface finding of blunt trauma?

    <p>Impalement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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