Exam 1 Material Human Injuries

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The acronym used to obtain a patient history is:

SAMPLE

When assessing level of responsiveness, the acronym AVPU stands for

alert, verbal, painful, unresponsive

What is the term used to described unequal pupils?

anisocoria

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

diffuse

Physiological information such as blood pressure would be ______-oriented evidence.

disease

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

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.

false

Movement of an injured body part through the range of motion with NO assistance from the injured individual is termed

passive movement

__________________ is the first step of patient assessment.

scene size-up

Which of the following best illustrates a diagnostic sign? a) swelling b) blurred vision c) nausea d) headache

swelling

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

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

true

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

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

The emergency action plan should be comprehensive and flexible.

true

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

true

In most taping techniques, each subsequent strip of tape should overlap the previous strip by

1/2 to 1/3 the width of the tape

The ideal completion time for the PPE is

6 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions.

Which of the following professional organizations is responsible for awarding the ATC credential?

Board of Certification

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 a) PICO b) CEBM c) GRADE d) SORT

PICO

The EAP should be practiced how often?

annually

The advantages of having an individual's primary care physician administer a PPE include all of the following except

cost of the exam

The air bladder in a football helmet should be inspected how often?

daily

In severe brain injuries, posturing characterized by extension of all four extremities is

decerebrate rigidity

In the absence of an athletic trainer, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the coach?

design a rehabilitation program

A written guarantee that a product is safe for use is called a(n) _______________.

expressed warranty

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

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.

false

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

false

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 positives

Clinical practice guidelines, CATs, Cochrane reviews, and meta-analysis are all examples of

filtered information

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

focal

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

Subjective information is gained through the _____ of the HOPS process. a) history b) observation c) palpation d) special testing

history

The primary survey determines ______________________.

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

Critical information that should be obtained during the on-site history includes

mechanism of injury

______________________ refers to the method by which damage (trauma) to skin, muscles, organs, and bones happens.

mechanism of injury

During the primary survey if the patient is not breathing, the pulse should first be checked at the _____________.

neck (carotid)

When taping for wrist hyperflexion injury, support strips are placed

on the dorsum of the hand

When taping for wrist hyperextension injury, support strips are placed

on the palmar aspect of the hand

Which of the following is NOT a function of a neoprene sleeve?

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

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

true

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

true

When applying a wrap for a quadriceps strain, the wrap is directed in a(n)

upward and lateral manner

The assurance that measurements represent what we think they represent is

validity

Which of the following activities can be used to measure power?

vertical jump


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