ATR 4132 Human Injuries: Mechanism and Prevention Final Exam
The completion of a dental examination as part of the PPE is considered optional. True False
False
HIV is transmitted through all of the following except Saliva blood semen vaginal secretions
Saliva
Which of the following best illustrates a diagnostic sign? Blurred vision Swelling Headache Nausea
Swelling
A great danger with a ruptured spleen is its ability to splint itself and then produce delayed hemorrhage. True False
True
Knee dislocations may occur in any direction True False
True
The common mechanism of injury for Achilles tendon rupture is push-off of the forefoot with the knee extended. True False
True
The inability of the pupils to accommodate to light is a possible indication of head trauma. True False
True
True or False? A preferred therapeutic massage for areas around joints and other areas where the tissue is thin would be friction. True False
True
Visceral pain results from an injury to an organ in the thoracic cavity. True False
True
When air temperature is greater than skin temperature, body relies primarily on sweating for heat loss, through evaporation. True False
True
When asking about the characteristics of symptoms, it is important to determine location, onset, severity, frequency, and duration. True False
True
Which of the following activities can be used to measure power? 40-m dash Grip Test Vertical Jump
Vertical Jump
Collectively, the primary movers for back extension are called the______________. latissimus dorsi erector spinae rhomboids extension spinae
erector spinae
A slow, bounding pulse could be indicative of high blood pressure leg fracture cardiac arrest skull fracture
skull fracture
The _____ bursa may become irritated when repeatedly compressed during the overhand arm action. subacromial subcoracoid subdeltoid subscapularis
subacromial
The advantages of having an individual's primary care physician administer a PPE include all of the following except a more thorough and comprehensive exam can be performed. the cost of the exam. a potentially closer examiner-athlete relationship.
the cost of the exam.
Who has a greater chance for lateral patellar dislocation due to the Q-angle? women, Q-angle is greater Men, Q-angle is greater women, Q-angle is less men, Q-angel is less
women, Q-angle is greater
If lightning is observed, outdoor play cannot resume until ____ after the last lighting or thunder. 20 minutes 30 minutes 3 hours 10 minutes
30 minutes
The ideal completion time for the PPE is 6 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions. 1 to 2 days prior to the start of practice sessions. 2 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions
6 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions.
Sciatica issues with soft signs may involve removing an athlete from sport participation for___________ weeks. 2-4 12-24 4-6 6-12
6-12
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 Medial tibial stress syndrome Stress Fracture Myositis ossificans
Acute compartment syndrome
All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypohydration (decreased total body water) except Flushed Skin Dizziness Altered mental status Thirst
Altered mental status
Which of the following professional organizations is responsible for awarding the ATC credential? Board of Certification Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) National Athletic Trainers' Association
Board of Certification
An athlete approaches you with his head turned to the right side and supporting his right arm with his left arm. What type of injury should be suspected? Clavicular fracture AC sprain Sc sprain Glenohumeral dislocation
Clavicular fracture
what is the first phase of a therapeutic exercise program? Controlling inflamation Restoration of motion Return to sport activity Developing muscular strength, endurance and power
Controlling inflamation
The air bladder in a football helmet should be inspected Weekly Daily Monthly
Daily
What type of injury is likely to result from a low-velocity, high-mass force? Axial Focal Diffuse
Diffuse
Which of the following structures would present the symptom of tinnitus? TMJ Eyes Oral cavity Ears
Ears
A written guarantee that a product is safe for use is called a(n) Expressed warranty Implied warranty Product safety standard
Expressed warranty
Benefits to TBI (traumatic brain injury) assessment include many subjective measures. True False
False
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. True False
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. True False
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). True False
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. True False
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. True False
False
The OPQRST acronym is used when determining level of consciousness of an injured player. True False
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. True False
False
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 False
False
Clinical practice guidelines, CATs, Cochrane reviews, and meta-analysis are all examples of unfiltered information medical subject headings search terms Filtered information
Filtered information
This exam is used if there is NO significant MOI that would indicate potential for a head neck or spinal injury.
Focused Physical Exam
Knee braces designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and protect unstable anterior cruciate ligament injuries are Functional Rehabilitative Prophylactic
Functional
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 exhaustion hypothermia heat cramps Heat Stroke
Heat Stroke
Which of the following is not transmitted through airborne droplets? measels Impetigo mumps Rubeola
Impetigo
Which of the following is an open chain kinetic exercise? Leg Extension Front Squat Back Squat Power Clean
Leg Extension
Which of the following joints forms the "knuckles" of the hand? Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Intermetacarpal (IM) Carpometacarpal (CM) Interphalangeal (IP) joints
Metacarpophalangeal (MCP)
The functional unit of the spine is called the Motion segment ligamentum nuchae. vertebrae intervertebral disk.
Motion segment
Primary deficits associated with prolonged immobilization include: Muscle weakness increased range of motion decreased pain with activity all of the above
Muscle weakness
A basketball player has fallen on the tip of a flexed elbow. There is immediate isolated swelling over the apex of the elbow. What condition should be suspected? Olecranon bursitis Ruptured triceps muscle Epicondylitis Distal humerus fracture
Olecranon bursitis
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 GRADE SORT CEBM PICO
PICO
Dislocations at the _____ are the most common hand joint dislocations. PIP joint MCP joint DIP joint MIP joint
PIP joint
Which of the following is NOT a rotator cuff muscle? Petoralis major Supraspinatus subscapularis Teres minor
Petoralis major
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 Phase 4 Phase 1 Phase 3
Phase 2
The focus of correcting any biomechanical inefficiencies in motion is addressed during which phase of the therapeutic exercise program? Phase 4 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Phase 4
A baseball bat grip is a typical example of which grip? Power grip Precision grip Lateral grip Pinch Grip
Power grip
Which of the following is NOT a function of a neoprene sleeve? Provides therapeutic warmth Provides compression Provides protection from external forces
Provides protection from external forces
This exam is used if there is significant MOI that would indicate potential for a head neck or spinal injury
Rapid Physical Exam
The acronym used to obtain a patient history is: DCAP BTLS OPQRST AVPU SAMPLE
SAMPLE
The months with the highest pediatric concussion diagnoses are Mar and Apr Nov and Dec Jan and Feb Sept and Oct
Sept and Oct
A wrist (forearm) fracture in which the radius and ulna are forced in a volar direction is called a________ Smith fracture. bowler fracture. Colles fracture. de Quervain fracture.
Smith fracture.
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 hyper extension syndrome Spear Tackler's spine Cervical Stenosis Hyper flexion syndrome
Spear Tackler's spine
Return to contact sport can be dangerous following infectious mononucleosis due to the potential rupture of what enlarged organ? Liver Kidneys Gallbladder Spleen
Spleen
A bilateral fracture of pars interarticularis accompanied by anterior slippage of involved vertebra sciatica Spondylolysis scoliosis Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis
Exercising moderately during repeated heat exposures can result in physiological adaptation to a hot environment, which can improve performance and heat tolerance. True False
True
Fractures of the lumbar vertebrae below L2 do not pose a serious threat to paralysis. True False
True
Ice is the preferred treatment modality for acute injuries. True False
True
If MOI suggests potential head, neck, or spinal injury: 911 should be activated, FIRST, after that the injured player should have their C-spine immobilized properly. True False
True
If a fracture is suspected, the clinician should immobilize the joints above and below the fracture site. True False
True
If prevention of hyperflexion of the great toe is desired, support tape strips are applied on the dorsum of the foot. True False
True
Low back pain in runners is associated with tightness in hip flexors and hamstrings. True False
True
Restricted circulation and reduced function of the body part can result from tape that is applied too tightly. True False
True
Skin temperature should by assessed by touching the forehead with the back of your hand. True False
True
Standards of professional practice are ethical responsibilities that guide one's actions and promote a high standard of conduct and integrity to ensure high-quality health care. True False
True
The medical term for shin splints is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome True False
True
The type of cleats used have an impact on ACL injury rates. True False
True
With a POSTERIOR glenohumeral dislocation the head of the humerus is forced out of articular capsule in a forward direction past glenoid labrum. True False
True
Which of the following structures is injured with gamekeeper's thumb? Ulnar collateral ligament Thenar eminence Navicular bone Radial collateral ligament
Ulnar collateral ligament
The assurance that measurements represent what we think they represent is reliability Validity reference standard diagnostic accuracy
Validity
When assessing level of responsiveness, the acronym AVPU stands for awake, vision, pain, unresponsive. alert, voice, pain, unresponsive. awake, verbal, pulseless, unresponsive. auditory, vision, pulse, unresponsive.
alert, voice, pain, unresponsive.
Plantar fasciitis signs and symptoms include: Pain with first steps in the morning increased pain with weight bearing activity Point tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle all of these
all of these
What is the term used to described unequal pupils? battle sign raccoon eyes dilation anisocoria
anisocoria
The EAP should be practiced every 2 years every 5 years every 3 tears annually
annually
In designing an individualized therapeutic exercise program, the first step is to assess the present level of function and dysfunction develop a treatment plan assess athletes 1 rep max to establish strength level establish possible psychosocial barriers to treatment
assess the present level of function and dysfunction
The emergency action plan should address all possible emergency situation use individual's names. be generic for all facilities. be comprehensive and flexible.
be comprehensive and flexible.
Which of the following best describes the sequence of sensations experienced during the application of cold therapy? analgesia, cold, burning, aching burning, aching, cold, analgesia cold, burning, aching, analgesia cold, aching, burning analgesia
cold, burning, aching, analgesia
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. whiplash cerebral direct contrecoup
contrecoup
In severe brain injuries, posturing characterized by extension of all four extremities is decorticate rigidity. extension posturing. decerebrate rigidity. TBI rigidity.
decerebrate rigidity.
In the absence of an athletic trainer, which of the following is not a responsibility of the coach? design a rehabilitation program recognize the severity of an injury implement an emergency care plan
design a rehabilitation program
Physiological information such as blood pressure would be ______-oriented evidence. disease patient pico athletic
disease
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 negatives false positives true positives true negatives
false positives
Sagittal plane movements of the humerus at the shoulder include flexion and extension. abduction and adduction. medial and lateral rotation. horizontal abduction and adduction.
flexion and extension.
Headache, rapid and shallow respirations, a rapid, weak pulse and ashen skins are signs of? Heat Stroke heat exhaustion prickly heat heat cramps
heat exhaustion
Subjective information is gained through the _____ of the HOPS process. history palpation special testing observation
history
The primary survey determines presence of fractures blood pressure scene safety level of responsiveness and assesses airway, breathing, and circulation.
level of responsiveness and assesses airway, breathing, and circulation.
Critical information that should be obtained during the on-site history includes mechanism of injury. use of over-the-counter medications. family medical history number of witnesses
mechanism of injury.
The flexors of the wrist and hand are innervated by the _____ nerve. median musculocutaneous radial ulna
median
During the primary survey if the patient is not breathing, the pulse should first be checked at the _____________. neck (carotid) wrist (ulnar) wrist (radial) neck (cervical)
neck (carotid)
In the U.S., it is estimated that 300,000 sports related concussions occur annually, this figure is probably________ due to reporting methods. very accurate not very accurate
not very accurate
When taping for wrist hyperflexion injury, support strips are placed on the dorsum of the hand. on the palmar aspect of the hand. on the inferior aspect of the hand.
on the dorsum of the hand.
In most taping techniques, each subsequent strip of tape should overlap the previous strip by one-half to two-thirds the width of the tape. one-quarter to one-third the width of the tape. one-half to one-third the width of the tape.
one-half to one-third the width of the tape.
Movement of an injured body part through the range of motion with NO assistance from the injured individual is termed isotonic movement passive movement active movement resistive movement
passive movement
Air trapped in pleural space, causing portion of lung to collapse; lung can't fully expand hemo-pneumothorax pneumothorax tension pneumothorax hemothorax
pneumothorax
Transmission of the tetanus bacillus is through airborne droplets. indirect contact. puncture-type wound. direct contact.
puncture-type wound
In assessing an eye injury, floaters and flashers suggest a(n) corneal laceration hemorrhage in the anterior chamber orbital fracture retinal injury
retinal injury
Following head trauma, inability to recall events that took place earlier in the day is an example of retrograde amnesia. disorientation anterograde amnesia. vertigo
retrograde amnesia.
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. Scheuermann disease. spina bifida. spinal occlusion.
spinal stenosis
The _____ joint is considered the true ankle joint. talocrural subtalar transverse talocalcaneonavicular
talocrural
The screwing-home mechanism occurs when the tibia rotates laterally on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension. fibula rotates medially on the femur during extension. tibia rotates medially on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension. patellofemoral joint rotates laterally during knee extension.
tibia rotates laterally on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension.
When applying a wrap for a quadriceps strain, the wrap is directed in a(n) upward and lateral manner. downward and medial manner. downward and lateral manner.
upward and lateral manner.