Chapters 18-25

Which of the following is the number one abused drug in the United States? A. Alcohol B. HGH C. Anabolic Steroids D. Corticosteroids

A. Alcohol

What direction does the shoulder most commonly dislocate? A. Anteriorly B. Inferiorly C. Medially D. Posteriorly

A. Anteriorly

Most serious cervical injuries in football result from which of the following mechanisms of injury? A. Axial loading as a result of spearing B. Hyperextension resulting from pushing the face mask up C. Hyperflexion as a result of tackling the legs of the opponent D. Grabbing and twisting of face masks by opponents

A. Axial loading as a result of spearing

Which of the following parts of the spine is considered the most mobile and vulnerable to a wide range of sports injuries? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral

A. Cervical

Which of the following portions of the spine have an anterior convex curve? A. Cervical, lumbar B. Thoracic, sacrococcygeal C. Cervical, thoracic D. Lumbar, sacrococcygeal

A. Cervical, lumbar

The cephalic (closer to head) and caudal (further from head) boundaries of the abdominal cavity are made up of what structures? A. Diaphragm and pelvis B. Rib cage and McBurney's point C. Sternum and umbilicus D. Lower intestinal tract and the kidneys

A. Diaphragm and pelvis

Which of the following is the major muscle of back extension? A. Erector spinae B. Latissimus dorsi C. Quadratus lumborum D. Trapezius

A. Erector spinae

What are the primary motions of the elbow joint? A. Flexion and extension B. Pronation and supination C. Radial and ulnar deviation D. Inversion and eversion

A. Flexion and extension

The shallow socket that the rounded head of the humerus fits into is the A. Glenoid fossa B. Acetabulum C. Clavicular socket D. None of the above

A. Glenoid fossa

Which of these does not articulate at the shoulder? A. Mastoid B. Clavicle C.Humerus D. Scapula

A. Mastoid

Which of the following conditions predisposes an athlete to injuries of the spleen? A. Mononucleosis B. Hematuria C. Cirrhosis D. Eating before competition

A. Mononucleosis

What condition is it when there is an apophysitis at the insertion of the patellar tendon on the tibial tubercle? A. Osgood Schlatter's disease B. Patellar tendinitis C. Popliteal tendinitis D. Runners knee

A. Osgood Schlatter's disease

Which of the following is NOT a part of management during a seizure? A. Restrain the athlete so he/she does not hurt himself/herself B. Loosen restrictive clothing C. Cushion the athletes fall D. Allow the athlete to awaken normally

A. Restrain the athlete so he/she does not hurt himself/herself

The acromion process is part of which bone? A. Scapula B. Humerus C. Spine D. Clavicle

A. Scapula

What is the medical term for Athlete's foot? A. Tinea pedis B. Tinea unguium C. Tinea corporis D. Tinea cruris

A. Tinea pedis

What should be a child's motivation for competition? A. To enjoy the activity B. To stay physically fit C. To win the game D. To please his/her parents

A. To enjoy the activity

Most narcotics used in medicine are derived from opium or are synthetically similar. A. True B. False

A. True

The use of anabolic steroids in females can cause baldness, increased facial hair, and decreased breast size. A. True B. False

A. True

What season are sport teams highly recommended to have their athletes get an influenza vaccine? A. Winter B. Spring C. Summer D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

A. Winter

Flu generally has an incubation period of time length: A. 24 hours B. 48 hours C. 72 hours D. 4 days

B. 48 hours

Which of the following is the mechanism for an acromioclavicular sprain? A. External rotation of the shoulder B. A fall on an outstretched arm C. A blow from behind the shoulder D. All of the above are mechanisms

B. A fall on an outstretched arm

What is the danger associated with a ruptured spleeterm-34n? A. Profuse hemorrhaging that could result in death B. Ability to splint itself, and then produce delayed hemorrhage C. High incidence of infection D. Ineffectiveness to produce antibodies and red blood cells

B. Ability to splint itself, and then produce delayed hemorrhage

The female athletic triad includes all of the following except for which condition? A. Osteoporosis B. Angiodema C. Amenorrhea D. Disordered eating

B. Angiodema

Hay fever may be relieved by what intervention? A. Aspirin B. Antihistamines C. Breathing into a paper bag D. Nasal vasodilators

B. Antihistamines

Which of the following drugs is NOT considered a stimulant? A. Amphetamines B. Beta blockers C. Caffeine D. Cocaine

B. Beta blockers

Severs disease is an apophysitis of which of the following bones? A. Tibia B. Calcaneous C. Femur D. Talus

B. Calcaneous

When trauma has occurred to the ear, tearing of the overlying tissue from the cartilaginous plate may result in fluid accumulation. This problem would be referred to as which of the following? A. Retinal detachment B. Cauliflower ear C. Hyphema D. Lobular swelling

B. Cauliflower ear

Which of the following is the single most important consideration in preventing a head injury? A. Wearing a helmet B. Correct tackling technique C. Wearing a mouthpiece D. Warning labels on helmets

B. Correct tackling technique

Prevention of shoulder injuries can be accomplished by all of the following except for which statement? A. Learning how to fall B. Development of extreme flexibility C. Strengthening D. Correct throwing technique

B. Development of extreme flexibility

Anabolic steroids have anti-inflammatory capabilities. A. True B. False

B. False

Which of the following is known as the true shoulder joint? A. Sternoclavicular joint B. Glenohumeral joint C. Acromioclavicular joint D. Scapulothoracic joint

B. Glenohumeral joint

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for psychological complications in the injured child? A. Having stress in the family B. Having a wide range of interests beyond athletics C. Having parents that are over involved in his/her activities D. Having self-esteem that is reliant on his/her athletic prowess

B. Having a wide range of interests beyond athletics

Sciatica is a term used to describe which of the following? A. Generalized low back pain B. Inflammation of the sciatic nerve C. Chronic back pain D. Stretching of the sciatic nerve

B. Inflammation of the sciatic nerve

Referred pain that radiates to the left shoulder and 1/3 of the way down the left arm could be indicative of what? A. Rovsig's sign for appendicitis B. Kehr's sign for a ruptured spleen C. McBurney's sign for kidney infection D. Leseague's sign for an irritated sciatic nerve

B. Kehr's sign for a ruptured spleen

Tennis elbow is also known as: A. Medial epicondylitis B. Lateral epicondylitis C. Radial nerve palsy D. None of the above

B. Lateral epicondylitis

When evaluating an unconscious athlete which of the following would you do first? A. Call a physician B. Look for the possibility of impaired breathing C. Remove any protective equipment such as a helmet D. Roll the athlete face up and start CPR

B. Look for the possibility of impaired breathing

Which of the following associations do NOT have a specific policy on drug testing? A. NCAA B. NFHS C. NFL D. USOC

B. NFHS

A condition in which the pleural cavity becomes filled with air that has entered through an opening in the chest is called what? A. Hemothorax B. Pneumothorax C. Thoracodorsalitis D. Traumatic asphyxia

B. Pneumothorax

What motion(s) occur at the radioulnar joint? A. Flexion and extension B. Pronation and supination C. Radial and ulnar deviation D. Inversion and eversion

B. Pronation and supination

Management of an avulsed tooth includes all the following except which of the following? A. Attempting re-implantation of the tooth in the socket B. Scrubbing the tooth with a sterile gauze pad to get the dirt off C. Referring immediately to a dentist D. Placing the tooth in saline solution if unable to re-implant

B. Scrubbing the tooth with a sterile gauze pad to get the dirt off

Which of the following treatments would be inappropriate to perform on a suspected phalanx fracture? A. Application of ice after the injury has been splinted B. Splinting the finger in extension C. Splinting the finger in flexion D. Referral to a physician

B. Splinting the finger in extension

What is the preferred treatment by most physicians for an athlete with a hernia? A. Avoidance of activities B. Surgical repair C. The wearing of a hernia belt for all activities D. Allowing the athlete to practice as is tolerable

B. Surgical repair

Which part of the eye is responsible for the production of tears? A. The inner conjunctiva B. The lacrimal glands C. The sclera D. The choroid layer

B. The lacrimal glands

Children are at greater risk than adults for sports and recreational injuries except which of the following? A. They are unable to assess the risks involved B. They have quicker reaction time C. They have less coordination D. They have less accuracy

B. They have quicker reaction time

Which of the following is NOT a reversible effect of anabolic steroids on females? A. Increased facial hair B. Voice deepening C. Menstrual irregularities D. Acne

B. Voice deepening

When does a herniated disk produce symptoms? A. When the vertebrae slips forward and puts pressure of the nerve root B. When the annulus of the disk pushes on the nerve root C. When the pars of the vertebrae is fractured D. When the sciatic nerve is pinched

B. When the annulus of the disk pushes on the nerve root

At what age is a child able to understand the competitive process? A. 14 B. 10 C. 12 D. 16

C. 12

How many vertebrae are in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine? A. 5, 12, 7 B. 10, 20, 5 C. 7, 12, 5 D. 7, 15, 5

C. 7, 12, 5

Any athlete who receives a severe blow to the abdomen or back region should be instructed to check for what sign(s)? A. Elevated blood pressure for several days afterward B. Signs of internal infection, mainly an elevated temperature C. Blood in the urine D. Visual acuity and headaches

C. Blood in the urine

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? A. Acute torticollis B. Spinal cord contusion C. Brachial plexus injury D. Whiplash

C. Brachial plexus injury

Which of the following is the outermost meninge consisting of a dense, fibrous, inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and spinal cord? A. Arachnoid B. Cerebral cortex C. Dura mater D. Pia mater

C. Dura mater

The syndrome identified by cramps, nausea, lower abdominal pain, and headache during menstruation is called what? A. Amenorrhea B. Oligomenorrhea C. Dysmenorrhea D. Menorrhagia

C. Dysmenorrhea

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? A. Shoulder dislocation B. AC joint sprain C. Fractured clavicle D. Fractured sternum

C. Fractured Clavicle

Which of the following is the simplest way to prevent injury to the young athlete? A. Match the child to the sport B. Assess the rules of the sport the child plays C. Give close attention to complaints of pain D. Use the proper protective equipment

C. Give close attention to complaints of pain

An acute seasonal allergic condition that results from airborne pollens is known as what? A. Asthma B. Bronchitis C. Hay fever D. Anaphylaxis

C. Hay fever

What are the solid organs within the abdominal viscera? A. Appendix, kidney, heart, and stomach B. Lungs, heart, and small intestines C. Kidneys, spleen, liver, adrenals, and pancreas D. Large intestines, small intestines, and appendix

C. Kidneys, spleen, liver, adrenals, and pancreas

Which of the following vertebrae is considered the strongest and most massive? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral

C. Lumbar

Which of the following associations offers three levels of coaching certification? A. National Association for Sport and Physical Education B. United States Olympic Committee C. National Youth Sports Coaches Association D. American Red Cross

C. National Youth Sports Coaches Association

Lateral epicondylitis results from which of the following mechanisms? A. Repeated trauma to the olecranon B. Chronic fatigue of the biceps C. Repetitive extension of the wrist D. Repeated forceful flexion of the elbow

C. Repetitive extension of the wrist

If an athlete shows any sign of concussion the following should occur except: A. On-site medical evaluation B. Assessment of concussive injury using SCAT3 C. Return to play after being asymptomatic for 20 minutes D. Rule out cervical injury

C. Return to play after being asymptomatic for 20 minutes

Severe point tenderness in the anatomical "snuffbox" may indicate a fracture of which bone? A. Hamate B. Lunate C. Scaphoid D. Trapezoid

C. Scaphoid

What is the crucial stage in Tanners Maturity Assessment with regards to collision and high intensity non-contact sports? A. Stage 1 B. Stage 2 C. Stage 3 D. Stage 4

C. Stage 3

Which sport produces the least bronchospasm for an asthmatic athlete? A. Cross-country running B. Soccer C. Swimming D. Wrestling

C. Swimming

Which of the following muscles is located on the posterior surface of the arm? A. Biceps B. Brachiali C. Triceps D. Brachioradialis

C. Triceps

An athlete has been hit in the head, briefly lost consciousness, and was removed from the game. When can the athlete return to physical activity? A. When his pupils are no longer dilated B. When he stops feeling dizzy C. When cleared by a physician D. When cleared by the coach

C. When cleared by a physician

Which of the following muscles attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus? A. Wrist extensors and pronators B. Wrist flexors and supinators C. Wrist extensors and supinators D. Wrist flexors and pronators

C. Wrist extensors and supinators

Which of the following is a condition in which the bones of the extremities become elongated and enlarged and the bones and soft tissues of the face become thickened? A. Gynecomastia B. Hirsutism C. Marfan's D. Acromegaly

D. Acromegaly

Which of the following is a prevalent cause of exercise induced death? A. Anomalous origin of the coronary artery B. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy C. Marfan's syndrome D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When an elbow is dislocated it is important to consider the possibility of what secondary injury? A. Fracture B. Tearing or pinching of the nerves C. Disruption of the normal blood supply D. All of the above must be considered

D. All of the above must be considered

Prevention of cervical spinal injuries is best accomplished by which of the following? A. Maintaining normal flexibility in the neck region B. Increasing the strength of the neck musculature C. Selecting and fitting any necessary protective equipment for all athletes D. All of the above prevent cervical spine injuries

D. All of the above prevent cervical spine injuries

Which of the following describes the inability of an athlete to remember events after the injury has occurred, that is a loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused amnesia. A. Retrograde amnesia B. Unconsciousness C. Tinnitus D. Anterograde amnesia

D. Anterograde amnesia

What type of drugs keep your hand steady, decrease your heart rate, and keep nervousness to a minimum? A. Corticosteroids B. Narcotic analgesics C. Enzymes D. Beta blockers

D. Beta blockers

Getting the "wind knocked out" of you is characteristic of what condition? A. Heart contusion B. Pneumothorax C. Stitch in the side D. Blow to the solar plexus

D. Blow to the solar plexus

Each of the following athletes is prone to overuse injuries of the shoulder except for which athlete? A. Football quarterbacks B. Baseball pitchers C. Volleyball players D. Bowlers

D. Bowlers

In teens, the excessive use of anabolic steroids will cause all of the following except which side effect? A. Acne B. Premature closure of long bones C. Hirsutism D. Decreased male mammary glands

D. Decreased male mammary glands

Which of the following muscles is not a part of the rotator cuff? A. Infraspinatus B. Subscapularis C. Supraspinatus D. Deltoid

D. Deltoid

Which of the following is NOT a fungal infection? A. Tinea cruris B. Athletes foot C. Ringworm D. Herpes

D. Herpes

When is the best time to give feedback to a child on performance? A. Before a game B. During a post-game meeting C. At the practice after the game where the mistake was made D. Immediately after the mistake was made

D. Immediately after the mistake was made

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? A. Migraine headaches B. Postconcussion syndrome C. Cerebral hyperemia D. Second-impact syndrome

D. Second-impact syndrome

If an athlete complains of burning and tingling or paresthesia in the fourth and fifth fingers, what structure may be damaged? A. Flexor digiti minimi B. Interosseus muscles C. Median nerve D. Ulnar nerve

D. Ulnar nerve