Human Injuries Exam 3

spondyolisthesis

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

true

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

spinal stenosis

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

False

According to the 2014 NATA Position Statement on Management of Sport Concussion, grading scales for concussion should be used no matter how the individual presents.

contrecoup

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.

pneumothorax

Air trapped in pleural space, causing portion of lung to collapse; lung cannot fully expand

altered mental status

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

Exertional heat stroke

An athlete is disoriented, confused, very unsteady when trying to walk, and their core body temperature is 105.2deg F measured with rectal thermometry. What condition might the athlete be experiencing?

skull fracture

An increase in systolic blood pressure and decrease in diastolic blood pressure may be indicative of rising intracranial pressure potentially from a ___________________.

headgear

Auricular hematomas are preventable usually by this method:

erector spinae

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

True

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

Spear tackler's spine

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

False

Following a hit in the face, an individuals cheek appears flat and depressed with swelling above the eye. A mandibular fracture should be suspected.

retrograde amnesia

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

True

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

saliva

HIV is transmitted through all of the following except

heat exhaustion

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

30 minutes

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

True

If someone has signs or symptoms of a head injury, they should not be returned to sport too soon, especially a contact sport, because of the risks associated with second impact syndrome.

retinal injury

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

Spleen

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

6-12 weeks

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

motion segment

The functional unit of the spine is called the

True

The inability of pupils to accommodate to light is a possible indication of a heady injury.

False

There is one single posture associated with low back pain.

lacerations

Transmission of tetanus bacillus can occur through

True

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

Impetigo

Which of the following is not transmitted through airborne droplets?

ears

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