CH 2 Healthcare Quiz
A coach suspects his star player has suffered a lower leg fracture due to the visible angulation of the involved bones. The coach decides to straighten out the limb and immobilize the leg in a splint. The actions of the coach:
Constitutes malfeasance
A situation in which danger is apparent, or should have been apparent, resulting in an unreasonable unsafe condition is called:
Forseeability of harm
An individual can be found negligent if:
there was a duty of care (act) At least one of the above are present
Sport and fitness coordinators cannot release any medical information about an injured individual without that person's written consent if the person is older than 18 years of age.
True
A wrong done by an individual for which the injured party seeks a remedy for damages suffered is called:
?
Prior to the start of the season, the coach should do all of the following except:
?
Which of the following is a written guarantee that a product is safe for use?
Expressed warranty
An athlete's medical information may be released to the athletic director, the team physician, and the player's teammates.
False
Informed consent is only required in the treatment of minors.
False
What areas need to be included in the design of a sports medicine facility?
Private exam room, wet (hydrotherapy) area, taping and bandaging area, therapeutic exercise area.