ATR 4132 Human Injuries: Mechanism and Prevention Final Exam

The completion of a dental examination as part of the PPE is considered optional. True False

False

HIV is transmitted through all of the following except Saliva blood semen vaginal secretions

Saliva

Which of the following best illustrates a diagnostic sign? Blurred vision Swelling Headache Nausea

Swelling

A great danger with a ruptured spleen is its ability to splint itself and then produce delayed hemorrhage. True False

True

Knee dislocations may occur in any direction True False

True

The common mechanism of injury for Achilles tendon rupture is push-off of the forefoot with the knee extended. True False

True

The inability of the pupils to accommodate to light is a possible indication of head trauma. True False

True

True or False? A preferred therapeutic massage for areas around joints and other areas where the tissue is thin would be friction. True False

True

Visceral pain results from an injury to an organ in the thoracic cavity. True False

True

When air temperature is greater than skin temperature, body relies primarily on sweating for heat loss, through evaporation. True False

True

When asking about the characteristics of symptoms, it is important to determine location, onset, severity, frequency, and duration. True False

True

Which of the following activities can be used to measure power? 40-m dash Grip Test Vertical Jump

Vertical Jump

Collectively, the primary movers for back extension are called the______________. latissimus dorsi erector spinae rhomboids extension spinae

erector spinae

A slow, bounding pulse could be indicative of high blood pressure leg fracture cardiac arrest skull fracture

skull fracture

The _____ bursa may become irritated when repeatedly compressed during the overhand arm action. subacromial subcoracoid subdeltoid subscapularis

subacromial

The advantages of having an individual's primary care physician administer a PPE include all of the following except a more thorough and comprehensive exam can be performed. the cost of the exam. a potentially closer examiner-athlete relationship.

the cost of the exam.

Who has a greater chance for lateral patellar dislocation due to the Q-angle? women, Q-angle is greater Men, Q-angle is greater women, Q-angle is less men, Q-angel is less

women, Q-angle is greater

If lightning is observed, outdoor play cannot resume until ____ after the last lighting or thunder. 20 minutes 30 minutes 3 hours 10 minutes

30 minutes

The ideal completion time for the PPE is 6 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions. 1 to 2 days prior to the start of practice sessions. 2 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions

6 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions.

Sciatica issues with soft signs may involve removing an athlete from sport participation for___________ weeks. 2-4 12-24 4-6 6-12

6-12

After receiving a blow to the anterior lower leg, an athlete has a diminished dorsalis pedis pulse and paresthesia between the great and second toe. What condition might the athlete be experiencing? Acute compartment syndrome Medial tibial stress syndrome Stress Fracture Myositis ossificans

Acute compartment syndrome

All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypohydration (decreased total body water) except Flushed Skin Dizziness Altered mental status Thirst

Altered mental status

Which of the following professional organizations is responsible for awarding the ATC credential? Board of Certification Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) National Athletic Trainers' Association

Board of Certification

An athlete approaches you with his head turned to the right side and supporting his right arm with his left arm. What type of injury should be suspected? Clavicular fracture AC sprain Sc sprain Glenohumeral dislocation

Clavicular fracture

what is the first phase of a therapeutic exercise program? Controlling inflamation Restoration of motion Return to sport activity Developing muscular strength, endurance and power

Controlling inflamation

The air bladder in a football helmet should be inspected Weekly Daily Monthly

Daily

What type of injury is likely to result from a low-velocity, high-mass force? Axial Focal Diffuse

Diffuse

Which of the following structures would present the symptom of tinnitus? TMJ Eyes Oral cavity Ears

Ears

A written guarantee that a product is safe for use is called a(n) Expressed warranty Implied warranty Product safety standard

Expressed warranty

Benefits to TBI (traumatic brain injury) assessment include many subjective measures. True False

False

Following a hit in the face, an individual's cheek appears flat and depressed with swelling about the eye. A mandibular fracture should be suspected. True False

False

If an athlete provides their own protective equipment, the athletic trainer is not responsible for ensuring that it fits correctly and is maintained properly. True False

False

In order for an athlete to return to play, they need to be in excellent physical shape, (able to participate in a large number of different sports). True False

False

It would be appropriate for a parent to recognize their high school child's group PPE for football as the equivalent of an annual check-up with a family physician. True False

False

One of the benefits of the NFL five step process for return to play following a concussion is a clearly defined timeline for progression. True False

False

The OPQRST acronym is used when determining level of consciousness of an injured player. True False

False

The purpose of an assumption of risk form is to warn athletes and their parents of the dangers inherent in participating in a sport. By having this form completed, the coach is no longer liable for any injuries that may occur. True False

False

The rate of ACL injuries is higher in men, particularly for those in jumping and pivoting sports. The reason for this, is that men typically run faster and have more mass. True False

False

Clinical practice guidelines, CATs, Cochrane reviews, and meta-analysis are all examples of unfiltered information medical subject headings search terms Filtered information

Filtered information

This exam is used if there is NO significant MOI that would indicate potential for a head neck or spinal injury.

Focused Physical Exam

Knee braces designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and protect unstable anterior cruciate ligament injuries are Functional Rehabilitative Prophylactic

Functional

An athlete disoriented, confused, very unsteady when trying to walk, and their core temperature is 105.2 deg F with rectal thermometry. What might the athlete be experiencing? Heat exhaustion hypothermia heat cramps Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke

Which of the following is not transmitted through airborne droplets? measels Impetigo mumps Rubeola

Impetigo

Which of the following is an open chain kinetic exercise? Leg Extension Front Squat Back Squat Power Clean

Leg Extension

Which of the following joints forms the "knuckles" of the hand? Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Intermetacarpal (IM) Carpometacarpal (CM) Interphalangeal (IP) joints

Metacarpophalangeal (MCP)

The functional unit of the spine is called the Motion segment ligamentum nuchae. vertebrae intervertebral disk.

Motion segment

Primary deficits associated with prolonged immobilization include: Muscle weakness increased range of motion decreased pain with activity all of the above

Muscle weakness

A basketball player has fallen on the tip of a flexed elbow. There is immediate isolated swelling over the apex of the elbow. What condition should be suspected? Olecranon bursitis Ruptured triceps muscle Epicondylitis Distal humerus fracture

Olecranon bursitis

Clinicians commonly use one of three scales to efficiently communicate the impact or strength of individual pieces of evidence and overall clinical recommendation. Those scales include all except GRADE SORT CEBM PICO

PICO

Dislocations at the _____ are the most common hand joint dislocations. PIP joint MCP joint DIP joint MIP joint

PIP joint

Which of the following is NOT a rotator cuff muscle? Petoralis major Supraspinatus subscapularis Teres minor

Petoralis major

Control of inflammation with minimal edema, swelling, muscle spasm, and pain, is one of the things we need to accomplish before progression to which phase: Phase 2 Phase 4 Phase 1 Phase 3

Phase 2

The focus of correcting any biomechanical inefficiencies in motion is addressed during which phase of the therapeutic exercise program? Phase 4 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Phase 4

A baseball bat grip is a typical example of which grip? Power grip Precision grip Lateral grip Pinch Grip

Power grip

Which of the following is NOT a function of a neoprene sleeve? Provides therapeutic warmth Provides compression Provides protection from external forces

Provides protection from external forces

This exam is used if there is significant MOI that would indicate potential for a head neck or spinal injury

Rapid Physical Exam

The acronym used to obtain a patient history is: DCAP BTLS OPQRST AVPU SAMPLE

SAMPLE

The months with the highest pediatric concussion diagnoses are Mar and Apr Nov and Dec Jan and Feb Sept and Oct

Sept and Oct

A wrist (forearm) fracture in which the radius and ulna are forced in a volar direction is called a________ Smith fracture. bowler fracture. Colles fracture. de Quervain fracture.

Smith fracture.

Flexion of the neck, produces a straightened cervical spine that acts like a segmental column, predisposing the spine to permanent neurologic injury with further axial loading hyper extension syndrome Spear Tackler's spine Cervical Stenosis Hyper flexion syndrome

Spear Tackler's spine

Return to contact sport can be dangerous following infectious mononucleosis due to the potential rupture of what enlarged organ? Liver Kidneys Gallbladder Spleen

Spleen

A bilateral fracture of pars interarticularis accompanied by anterior slippage of involved vertebra sciatica Spondylolysis scoliosis Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis

Exercising moderately during repeated heat exposures can result in physiological adaptation to a hot environment, which can improve performance and heat tolerance. True False

True

Fractures of the lumbar vertebrae below L2 do not pose a serious threat to paralysis. True False

True

Ice is the preferred treatment modality for acute injuries. True False

True

If MOI suggests potential head, neck, or spinal injury: 911 should be activated, FIRST, after that the injured player should have their C-spine immobilized properly. True False

True

If a fracture is suspected, the clinician should immobilize the joints above and below the fracture site. True False

True

If prevention of hyperflexion of the great toe is desired, support tape strips are applied on the dorsum of the foot. True False

True

Low back pain in runners is associated with tightness in hip flexors and hamstrings. True False

True

Restricted circulation and reduced function of the body part can result from tape that is applied too tightly. True False

True

Skin temperature should by assessed by touching the forehead with the back of your hand. True False

True

Standards of professional practice are ethical responsibilities that guide one's actions and promote a high standard of conduct and integrity to ensure high-quality health care. True False

True

The medical term for shin splints is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome True False

True

The type of cleats used have an impact on ACL injury rates. True False

True

With a POSTERIOR glenohumeral dislocation the head of the humerus is forced out of articular capsule in a forward direction past glenoid labrum. True False

True

Which of the following structures is injured with gamekeeper's thumb? Ulnar collateral ligament Thenar eminence Navicular bone Radial collateral ligament

Ulnar collateral ligament

The assurance that measurements represent what we think they represent is reliability Validity reference standard diagnostic accuracy

Validity

When assessing level of responsiveness, the acronym AVPU stands for awake, vision, pain, unresponsive. alert, voice, pain, unresponsive. awake, verbal, pulseless, unresponsive. auditory, vision, pulse, unresponsive.

alert, voice, pain, unresponsive.

Plantar fasciitis signs and symptoms include: Pain with first steps in the morning increased pain with weight bearing activity Point tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle all of these

all of these

What is the term used to described unequal pupils? battle sign raccoon eyes dilation anisocoria

anisocoria

The EAP should be practiced every 2 years every 5 years every 3 tears annually

annually

In designing an individualized therapeutic exercise program, the first step is to assess the present level of function and dysfunction develop a treatment plan assess athletes 1 rep max to establish strength level establish possible psychosocial barriers to treatment

assess the present level of function and dysfunction

The emergency action plan should address all possible emergency situation use individual's names. be generic for all facilities. be comprehensive and flexible.

be comprehensive and flexible.

Which of the following best describes the sequence of sensations experienced during the application of cold therapy? analgesia, cold, burning, aching burning, aching, cold, analgesia cold, burning, aching, analgesia cold, aching, burning analgesia

cold, burning, aching, analgesia

After impact, the brain continues to accelerate and rotate, causing tearing of the veins away from the actual injury site, which can lead to a _____ injury. whiplash cerebral direct contrecoup

contrecoup

In severe brain injuries, posturing characterized by extension of all four extremities is decorticate rigidity. extension posturing. decerebrate rigidity. TBI rigidity.

decerebrate rigidity.

In the absence of an athletic trainer, which of the following is not a responsibility of the coach? design a rehabilitation program recognize the severity of an injury implement an emergency care plan

design a rehabilitation program

Physiological information such as blood pressure would be ______-oriented evidence. disease patient pico athletic

disease

Individuals who have a positive diagnosis according to the diagnostic test but really do not have the injury according to the reference standard are false negatives false positives true positives true negatives

false positives

Sagittal plane movements of the humerus at the shoulder include flexion and extension. abduction and adduction. medial and lateral rotation. horizontal abduction and adduction.

flexion and extension.

Headache, rapid and shallow respirations, a rapid, weak pulse and ashen skins are signs of? Heat Stroke heat exhaustion prickly heat heat cramps

heat exhaustion

Subjective information is gained through the _____ of the HOPS process. history palpation special testing observation

history

The primary survey determines presence of fractures blood pressure scene safety level of responsiveness and assesses airway, breathing, and circulation.

level of responsiveness and assesses airway, breathing, and circulation.

Critical information that should be obtained during the on-site history includes mechanism of injury. use of over-the-counter medications. family medical history number of witnesses

mechanism of injury.

The flexors of the wrist and hand are innervated by the _____ nerve. median musculocutaneous radial ulna

median

During the primary survey if the patient is not breathing, the pulse should first be checked at the _____________. neck (carotid) wrist (ulnar) wrist (radial) neck (cervical)

neck (carotid)

In the U.S., it is estimated that 300,000 sports related concussions occur annually, this figure is probably________ due to reporting methods. very accurate not very accurate

not very accurate

When taping for wrist hyperflexion injury, support strips are placed on the dorsum of the hand. on the palmar aspect of the hand. on the inferior aspect of the hand.

on the dorsum of the hand.

In most taping techniques, each subsequent strip of tape should overlap the previous strip by one-half to two-thirds the width of the tape. one-quarter to one-third the width of the tape. one-half to one-third the width of the tape.

one-half to one-third the width of the tape.

Movement of an injured body part through the range of motion with NO assistance from the injured individual is termed isotonic movement passive movement active movement resistive movement

passive movement

Air trapped in pleural space, causing portion of lung to collapse; lung can't fully expand hemo-pneumothorax pneumothorax tension pneumothorax hemothorax

pneumothorax

Transmission of the tetanus bacillus is through airborne droplets. indirect contact. puncture-type wound. direct contact.

puncture-type wound

In assessing an eye injury, floaters and flashers suggest a(n) corneal laceration hemorrhage in the anterior chamber orbital fracture retinal injury

retinal injury

Following head trauma, inability to recall events that took place earlier in the day is an example of retrograde amnesia. disorientation anterograde amnesia. vertigo

retrograde amnesia.

A loss of cerebrospinal fluid around the spinal cord because of deformation of the spinal cord or a narrowing of the neural canal is called spinal stenosis. Scheuermann disease. spina bifida. spinal occlusion.

spinal stenosis

The _____ joint is considered the true ankle joint. talocrural subtalar transverse talocalcaneonavicular

talocrural

The screwing-home mechanism occurs when the tibia rotates laterally on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension. fibula rotates medially on the femur during extension. tibia rotates medially on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension. patellofemoral joint rotates laterally during knee extension.

tibia rotates laterally on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension.

When applying a wrap for a quadriceps strain, the wrap is directed in a(n) upward and lateral manner. downward and medial manner. downward and lateral manner.

upward and lateral manner.