Care and Prevention Exam 2

Referred pain that radiates to the left shoulder and 1/3 of the way down the left arm may be indicative of what? A

Kehr's sign for ruptured spleen

Repetitive extension of the wrist

Lateral epicondylitis results from which of the following mechanisms?

Which of the following vertebrae is considered the strongest and most massive?

Lumbar

mallet finger

A deformity caused by a rupture of the extensor tendon over the distal phalanx is called what condition?

a flattened deltoid

A dislocated shoulder outwardly displays which of the following?

on the dorsal surface of the wrist

A wrist ganglion (cyst) is often seen in sports and will most frequently appear on what aspect of the wrist?

T

After a shoulder dislocation is reduced, the athlete should be placed in a sling for at least 1 week.

Prevention of cervical spinal injuries is best accomplished by which of the following?

All of the above

Which of the following is a prevalent cause of exercise induced death?

All of the above

Which of the following is a sign of cervical neck fracture?

All of the above

Which of the following tests checks for sacroiliac joint dysfunction?

All of the above

If a straight leg raise causes pain, which of the following could be the problem?

All of the above could be a problem

T

An acromioclavicular sprain is most often induced by a direct blow to the tip of the shoulder, pushing the acromion process downward, or a fall on an outstretched hand.

Fractured clavicle

An athlete comes off the field supporting an injured arm with the head tilted towards the injured shoulder and the chin turned towards the opposite side. Which injury has likely been sustained?

Any athlete who receives a severe blow to the abdomen or back region should be instructed to check for what acute sign(s)?

Blood in the urine

Getting the "wind knocked out" of you is a characteristic of what condition?

Blow to the solar plexus

If an athlete is unable to use the arm and complains of unilateral burning, numbness, and radiating pain after trauma; however, after a short while the signs disappear. Which of the following conditions is plausible?

Brachial plexus injury

F

Coaches and athletic trainers are providing care within their scope of practice when reducing a shoulder dislocation.

T

Contusions that commonly occur on the lateral aspect of the upper arm can lead to myositis ossificans; therefore, this area needs to be protected.

the female athlete triad includes all of the following EXCEPT for which condition?

Dysmenorrhea

bowlers

Each of the following athletes is prone to overuse injuries of the shoulder EXCEPT for which athlete?

gymnastics

Forearm splints are seen most frequently in which sport?

Which of the following is NOT a crisis symptom for sickle cell anemia?

Hyperactivity

ulnar nerve

If an athlete complains of burning and tingling or paresthesia in the fourth and fifth fingers, what structure may be damaged?

cocking

In which phase of the throwing motion is maximum external rotation achieved?

An athlete who presents with symptoms of a high fever, stiff neck, photophobia, intense headache, and sensitivity to sound may be suffering from what condition?

Meningitis

Which of the following conditions predisposes an athlete to injuries of the spleen?

Mononucleosis

Development of EXTREME flexibility

Prevention of shoulder injuries can be accomplished by all of the following EXCEPT for which statment?

Which of the following is NOT a part of management during a seizure?

Restrain the athlete so he/she doesn't hurt him/herself

Management of an avulsed tooth includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Scrubbing the tooth with sterile gauze pad to get the dirt off

scaphoid

Severe point tenderness in the anatomical "snuffbox" may indicate a fracture of which bone?

Scapula

The acromion process is part of which bone?

Osteochondritis dissecans

The adolescent athlete who complains of sudden pain and locking of the elbow joint should be suspected of having which of the following conditions?

Which of the following can occur if an athlete who sustained a previous concussion is returned to play prior to resolution of symptoms and then receives another head injury?

second-impact syndrome

T

The main symptom of forearm splints is a dull ache between the extensor muscles crossing the back of the forearm.

F

The rotator cuff muscle most commonly injured is the infraspinatus.

T

The sternoclavicular joint is the only bone -to-bone joint that holds the shoulder complex onto the thorax.

T

There are 3 grades to an AC sprain.

Which of the following should NOT be done when managing a bleeding nose?

Tilt the head back to decrease bleeding

3-6 weeks- Wrong

To ensure the most complete healing of a Boutonniere deformity splinting must be maintained for how long?

Which of the following parts of the spine is considered the most mobile and vulnerable to a wide range of sports injuries?

cervical

ulnar nerve

Which nerve can become irritated secondary to cubitus valgus at the elbow?

hamate

Which of the following bones of the wrist is most commonly injured from contact while holding an object?

a fall on an outstretched arm

Which of the following is the mechanism for an acromioclavicular sprain?

wrist flexors and pronators- Wrong

Which of the following muscles attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus?

Deltoid

Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the rotator cuff?

triceps

Which of the following muscles is located on the posterior surface of the arm?

rotator cuff

Which of the following muscles major function is to assist with stabilization of the shoulder?

jersey finger

Which of the following results from a rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon?

apprehension test

Which of the following tests is used to check for glenohumeral instability?

splinting the finger in extension

Which of the following treatments would be inappropriate to perform on a suspected phalanx fracture?

ulnar

Which side of the forearm receives the most frequent impact, therefore the most bruising?

pronation and supination

What motion(s) occur at the radioulnar joint?

Colles' fracture

What type of fracture results from the radius and ulna being forced backward and upward (hyperextension)?

All of the above

When an athlete has suffered a clavicular fracture which of the following signs and symptoms will be apparent?

all of the above

When an elbow is dislocated it is important to consider the possibility of what secondary injury?

An athlete has been hit in the head, briefly lost consciousness, and what removed from the game. When can the athlete return to physical activity?

When cleared by a physician

Supraspinatus

The empty can test is used to determine injury to what muscle?

flexion and extension

What are the primary motions of the elbow joint?

anteriorly

What direction does the shoulder most commonly dislocate?