Abdominal Injuries

Abdominal injuries are classified as blunt (more common — MVA, falls, assaults) or penetrating (gunshot, stab wound). The abdomen contains highly vascular organs (liver, spleen) and hollow viscera (bowel, bladder). Injuries can cause massive hemorrhage, peritonitis, or both. NCLEX-PN tests recognition of hemorrhagic shock, abdominal assessment findings, and priority nursing actions. Run a 60-second scan: breathing work and oxygenation, perfusion and end organs, neuro baseline, likely infection sources, and devices that can fail quietly. When two answers feel partly right, pick the one that reduces imminent harm and matches orders for the role you were given. Train yourself to state the primary risk in one short phrase before you read the options so incorrect options do not rewrite your priority list.