AEXS 225 MID
A baseball player in the dugout appears to be choking and is coughing. What should be done in this situation?
do not interfere and encourage the player to continue coughing
Diplopia refers to
double vision
Difficult breathing is termed
dyspnea
Which of the following structures would be present the symptom of tinnitus?
ears
An auricle hematoma occurs at the
external ear
Axial loading of the vercical spine occurs when the neck is in a position of
flexion
The leading cause of loss of consciousness in a sport activity is due to
head injuries
The brachial plexus consist of spinal nerves
C5-T1
Getting the "wind knocked out" is associated with
a blow to the solar plexus
Cyclist nippes are a result of
a combination of perspiration and wind chill
An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity that may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma is called
a pneumothorax
The management for second impact syndrome is
activation of EMS
The buildup of cholesterol within the coronary arteries is termed
atherosclerosis
The Romberg test is used to assess
balance
After being struck on the head, an athlete presents with Battle's sign. What injury should be suspected?
basilar fracture
Which of the following terms refers to a structure on both sides of the body or body part?
bilateral
What is the most common mechanism of injury for severe cervical spine injuries?
compressive axial loading
Itching, burning, and watering of the eye, a "pink eye" appearance and eyelids stuck together upon wakening after sleeping are signs and symptoms associated with
conjuctivitis
A (BLANK) is an injury away from the actual injury site due to rotational components during acceleration.
contrecoup-type injury
Subjective information is gained through the (BLANK) of the HOPS process.
history
A condition characterized by abnormal thickening of the left ventricle of the heart that develops before the age and typically goes undetected during routine physical examination is termed
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Bleeding into the anterior chamber of the eye is termed
hyphema
Which of the following conditions can increase the risk of splenic rupture?
infectious mononucleosis
Low back pain in runners is often caused by
lack of hamstring strength
An individual with a suspected rib fracture will
lean toward the fracture; breathing will be shallow
Visual analysis of overall appearance, symmetry, willingness, and ability to move is called
observation
the universal distress signal indicates possible
obstructed airway
The most important preventative measure for head and facial injuries is
protective equipment
Palpation of decreased tissue temperature at an injury site sould indicate
reduced circulation
Loss of memory of events immediately preceeding a head trauma is termed
retrograde amnesia
A danger associated with return to play before symptoms of a head injury have resolved is
second impact syndrome
A measurable physical finding regarding the individual's condition is called a
sign
A sharp pain or spasm in the chest wall on the lower right side that occurs during exertion is called a
stitch in the side
While performing a bench press, an athlete hears a snap accompanied by immediate, marked pain and weakness in the anterior superior chest. What most likely happened to this athlete?
strain of the perctoral major
Information provided by the individual regarding their perception of the problem is called a
symptom
Management for epitaxis includes
tilting the head slightly forward