KINE 232 EXAM 1

T/F Research suggests that the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens in an athletic or physical activity setting is relatively low.

True

Irrigation of a wound should be delivered with how much pressure?

4-15 psi

These conditions may be defined as the development of a condition as a result of some intrinsic or extrinsic influence that is out of the ordinary.

Acquired

Which if the following Organizations is responsible for the certification of athletic trainers as well as defining the major performance domains of athletic training?

Board of Certification (BOC)

These conditions are often recognized at birth, or are believed to have been present since birth, including conditions that are inherited or caused by an environmental factor.

Congential

This condition is caused by defects in a gene called fibrillin-1 which plays an important role as the building block for elastic tissue in the body.

Marfan syndrome

In general, immunity associated with the Good Samaritan laws applies only when the emergency first aider acts: a.) during an emergency b.) all of the above c.) in good faith to help the victim d.) without expected compensation

all of the above

Mast cells are connective tissue cells that carry... a.) heparin b.) histamine c.) bradykinin d.) all of the above

all of the above

An individual can be found negligent if: a.) there was harm that was directly caused by breach of duty of care (act) b.) there was a duty of care (act) there was a breach of duty of care (act) c.) none of the above are present d.) at least one of the above are present

at least one of the above are present

In the absence of a certified athletic trainer, a coach must be able to do all of the following EXCEPT: a.) identify athletes at risk for environmental injuries b.) diagnose injuries and make return to play decisions c.) render basic first aid d.) perform CPR

b.) diagnose injuries and make return to play decisions

The risk of litigation can be reduced by all of the following except: a.) having a well-organized emergency plan b.) requiring coaches to purchase malpractice insurance c.) establishing clear standing orders for providing immediate care d.) providing proper supervision

b.) requiring coaches to purchase malpractice insurance

The team physician:

is the final authority in determining when an injured athlete can return to practice and competition

During an afternoon football practice on a hot, humid day in August, a coach delayed a scheduled water break until the team performed a particular drill in an acceptable manner. The water break was only 15 minutes later than the scheduled time. During the water break, one of the athletes collapsed with signs of heat stroke. What type of legal liability could result from the coach's actions?

misfeasance

Which would not be considered an appropriate injury prevention strategy of the sports medicine team?

prescribing daily vitamin supplementation for all athletes

Which of the following individuals are parts of the sports medicine team? Select all that may apply

-Exercise physiologist -Certified athletic trainer -nurse -nutritionist -Strengthen and conditioning coach

Which of the following are often considered to be congenital conditions experienced in an athletic population? Select all that apply.

-Sickle cell anemia -Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -Congenital stenosis of the cervical spine canal -Diabetes -Marfan syndrome

These conditions may be defined as the restrictions of or inability to perform a normal range of activities of daily living.

Disability

(T/F) A certified personal fitness trainer is responsible for the immediate care and treatment of injuries in the athletic setting.

False

T/F Good Samaritan Laws are designed to protect employees of a fitness facility who render improper care to a client when they have a duty to care (act).

False

T/F Negligence can occur as a result of a act of commission, but not as a result of an act of omission.

False

This condition is believed to predispose individuals to malignant ventricular arrhythmias leading to syncope or sudden death and is actually considered to be the number one leading cardiovascular causes of sudden death in athletes.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

This condition is an inherited, lifelong genetic disorder in which red blood cells form an abnormal sickle or crescent shape (normally disk shape).

Sickle cell anemia

Which of the following individuals assists athletes with coping mechanisms and stress following an injury?

Sport psychologist

A wrong done by an individual for which the injured party seeks a remedy for damages suffered is called:

Tort(negligence)

T/F A closed wound is described as an injury to soft tissues without the presence of a break or tear in the skin.

True

T/F A sickle cell crisis occurs when the red blood cells sickle (become "C" shaped) and stick together in clumps. The clumps block the flow of blood through the small blood vessels (capillaries) in the limbs and organs.

True

T/F Cleansing is the delivery of a solution or fluid to the wound surface by a mechanical force to remove foreign bodies and debris.

True

T/F The classic signs of infection are the same as those for inflammation.

True

Sterile gauze and nonadherent pads are which kind of dressing?

Woven

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the coach as part of the Sports Medicine? a.) sufficiently warning all player of the inherent risks of participation b.) ensure that personal protection equipment is safe and fitted properly c.) make decisions on returning athletes to play following an injury d.) ensure that the playing area is safe

c.) make decisions on returning athletes to play following an injury

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 action(s) 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:

foreseeability of harm

Phagocytosis refers to...

the ingestion of cellular debris and waste products

Which of the following best describes the field of "sports medicine"?

a blanket term that encompasses a group of different specialized areas related to athletic performance and injury

T/F If an employee should decline the hepatitis B vaccination, the decision to decline should be appropriately documented.

True

T/F The coach is directly responsible for preventing injuries through the applications of conditioning programs

True

Which of the following are common seen in wheel chair athletes. Select all that apply.

-Hand weakness or numbness -Pressure sores -Arthritis -Hyper and hypothermia -Soft-tissue injuries (i.e., strain, sprains, lacerations, etc)

T/F If external support personnel (e.g., EMTs; athletic trainers; parents) are used in the implementation of the emergency plan, their roles, responsibilities and protocols should also be defined in advance.

True

T/F Normally a patient with Marfan Syndrome needs to avoid sports with high-static demands such as weight lifting and risk of body collision such as boxing, football, or high diving.

True