Care and Prevention of Injuries Final

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Acclimatization to heat requires how many days of moderate exercise during hot weather?

14

what is heat exhaustion defined as?

a failure of the body's heat-controlling mechanism

The mechanism of injury for a contrecoup type injury would most likely be?

a force or blow causing the brain to strike the side of the skull opposite the point of impact

In assessing an eye injury, what do floaters and flashes suggest?

a posterior vitreous detachment

how is hyphema managed?

activation of EMS

After being struck on the head, an athlete presents with Battle's sign. What injury should be suspected?

basilar fracture

Why do the scalp and face tend to bleed profusely upon laceration?

because of their superficial locations

why must Athletes who have experienced heat stroke be monitored closely?

because they are more likely to get it again

If a conscious person is suffering from hypoglycemia, what should they be given?

carbs

Hematoma auris is commonly known as?

cauliflower ear

How should epistaxis be treated?

cauterization, anterior packing

what does it mean if i have a headache, blurred vision, memory loss?

concussion

Absorption of heat through the feet by standing on a hot artificial turf is an example of heat exchange termed

conduction

A baseball player slides head first into 3rdbase. As the 3rd baseman tries to tag him he brushes the Ground and sends dirt into the runner's face. The runner is now complaining of pain in his eye, it is watering, it hurts to open it and when he does open his eye he has photophobia. What do suspect you suspect the athlete has?

corneal abrasion

what are Common causes of epistaxis?

direct trauma, nasal infection, and dry nasal membranes due To prolonged inhalation of dry air

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

ears

what is heat syncope?

fainting or dizziness as a result of overheating

An individual is not sweating, appears red or flushed, and the skin is hot and dry. What condition may the individual be experiencing?

heat exhaustion

Red skin color would be a sign of

heat exhaustion

what is Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye termed

hyphema

what is true about sweat?

it must be evaporated to properly cool the body

If an athlete is properly hydrated, what color should their urine be?

light yellow

what are the three layers of protective tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord called?

meninges

A danger that can happen with open skull fractures is the risk of a bacterial infection that can lead to?

meningitis

Electrolytes assist in the regulation of

nerve and muscle function

Orbital hematoma is commonly known as? orbital subperiosteal hemorrhage Nystagmus is when the eyes make repetiti

orbital subperiosteal hemorrhage

what organ is associated with diabetes?

pancreas

What is the most important preventative measure for head and facial injuries?

protective equipment

In evaluating a head injury, which of the following techniques can be used to assess ability to concentrate?

recite three digits, and ask the individual to recite them backwards

The management of heat exhaustion includes

rest in cool place, elevate legs, drink water

Which eye ailment would elicit a comment such as "a curtain fell over my eye"?

retinal detachment

What is tinnitus?

ringing in the ears

what should happen to a dislocated tooth before returning it to the socket?

scrubbing to remove dirt

A danger associated with return to play before symptoms of a head injury have resolved is

second impact syndrome

what is essential for head injuries and concussions?

serial evaluations

what could happen if an athlete returns to activity before the brain has completely recovered from injury?

serious brain injury

The BESS test is used to assess:

sports concussions

Delayed signs and symptoms days or even weeks after head trauma are most likely to be associated with which of the following injuries?

subdural hematoma

Which of the following is not an accurate indicator of the need to hydrate during exercise?

thirst

what does it mean if an athlete has Unequal pupils, bleeding from the nose and/or ears, loss of smell, and loss of sight?

traumatic brain injury

What happens in a coup-type injury?

under the site of impact with an object

What is nystagmus?

when the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements which is associated with stroke

how soon should a dislocated tooth be replanted to have the highest success rate?

within an hour

Hematoma auris is common in which sport?

wrestling


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