ATR 4132 FINAL EXAM

A bilateral fracture of pars interarticularis accompanied by anterior slippage of involved vertebra

Spondylolisthesis

In designing an individualized therapeutic exercise program, the first step is to

assess the present level of function and dysfunction

Which of the following best describes the sequence of sensations experienced during the application of cold therapy?

cold, burning, aching, analgesia

what is the first phase of a therapeutic exercise program?

controlling inflammation

The air bladder in a football helmet should be inspected

daily

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

design a rehabilitation program

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

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).

false

Knee dislocations may occur in any direction

false

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

false

Which of the following is an open chain kinetic exercise?

leg extension

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

mechanism of injury

The functional unit of the spine is called the

motion segment

When taping for wrist hyperflexion injury, support strips are placed

on the dorsum of the hand

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

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

A slow, bounding pulse could be indicative of

skull fracture

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

The screwing-home mechanism occurs when the

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

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

true

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

true

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

true

Who has a greater chance for lateral patellar dislocation due to the Q-angle?

women, Q-angle is greater

If lightning is observed, outdoor play cannot resume until ____ after the last lighting or thunder.

30 minutes

The ideal completion time for the PPE is

6 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions

Sciatica issues with soft signs may involve removing an athlete from sport participation for___________ weeks.

6-12

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

PICO

Plantar fasciitis signs and symptoms include:

Point tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle Pain with first steps in the morning increased pain with weight bearing activity

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

When assessing level of responsiveness, the acronym AVPU stands for

alert, voice, pain, unresponsive

All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypohydration (decreased total body water) except

altered mental status

What is the term used to described unequal pupils?

anisocoria

The EAP should be practiced

annually

The NATA website highlights the importance of proper athletic training terminology as it helps eliminate confusion and/or inconsistencies when defining the AT's role in health care. Please select ALL of the following that are the preferred terms for an athletic trainer (when referring to the person, not the credential). Note: These are the required terms for publication in NATA journals.

atheistic trainer AT

The emergency action plan should

be comprehensive and flexible

Which of the following is responsible for awarding the ATC credential and managing continuing education for ATs?

board of certification

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.

contrecoup

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

decerebrate rigidity.

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

Which of the following structures would present the symptom of tinnitus?

ears

Collectively, the primary movers for back extension are called the______________.

erector spinae

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

expressed warranty

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

functional

Headache, rapid and shallow respirations, a rapid, weak pulse and ashen skins are signs of?

heat exhaustion

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 stroke

Subjective information is gained through the _____ of the HOPS process

history

Which of the following is not transmitted through airborne droplets?

impetigo

The primary survey determines

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

Primary deficits associated with prolonged immobilization include:

muscle weakness

In the U.S., it is estimated that 300,000 sports related concussions occur annually, this figure is probably________ due to reporting methods.

not very accurate

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

passive movement

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

The focus of correcting any biomechanical inefficiencies in motion is addressed during which phase of the therapeutic exercise program?

phase 4

Air trapped in pleural space, causing portion of lung to collapse; lung can't fully expand

pneumothorax

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

provides protection from external forces

Transmission of the tetanus bacillus is through

puncture-type wound

In assessing an eye injury, floaters and flashers suggest a(n)

retinal injury

Following head trauma, inability to recall events that took place earlier in the day is an example of

retrograde amnesia

HIV is transmitted through all of the following except

saliva

The months with the highest pediatric concussion diagnoses are

sept and oct

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

spear tackler's spine

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

spleen

Which of the following best illustrates a diagnostic sign?

swelling

The _____ joint is considered the true ankle joint.

talocrural

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

the cost of the exam

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

true

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

true

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

true

Ice is the preferred treatment modality for acute injuries.

true

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

true

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

true

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

true

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

true

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

true

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

true

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

true

The medical term for shin splints is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

true

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

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

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