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Which of the following laboratory tests are recommended for assessing abdominal trauma?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following laboratory tests is NOT recommended for assessing abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is a potential indicator of kidney or bladder damage in abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is a potential indicator of kidney or bladder damage in abdominal trauma?
What is the purpose of type and crossmatch in abdominal trauma cases?
What is the purpose of type and crossmatch in abdominal trauma cases?
Which of the following diagnostic methods is generally used only for unstable patients to identify blood in the peritoneum?
Which of the following diagnostic methods is generally used only for unstable patients to identify blood in the peritoneum?
Which of the following is NOT detected by diagnostic peritoneal lavage in abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is NOT detected by diagnostic peritoneal lavage in abdominal trauma?
In abdominal trauma, when is a patient considered stable enough to undergo a CT scan?
In abdominal trauma, when is a patient considered stable enough to undergo a CT scan?
Which of the following is NOT a type of blunt trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a type of blunt trauma?
Which of the following is an example of a penetrating trauma?
Which of the following is an example of a penetrating trauma?
Which of the following is NOT an assessment finding of hypovolemic shock?
Which of the following is NOT an assessment finding of hypovolemic shock?
Which of the following is an assessment finding of hypovolemic shock?
Which of the following is an assessment finding of hypovolemic shock?
Which of the following is NOT a surface finding of blunt trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a surface finding of blunt trauma?
