Ch 1 - Injury Care
An athlete is down on the field with a possible head/neck injury. An athletic trainer, team physician, neurologist, and EMT are on the field caring for the injured athlete. Who should be in charge of moving and transporting the injured athlete? a) neurologist b) EMT c) internist d) team physician
b
In assessing a potentially serious neck injury, an athletic trainer removed the helmet of the injured athlete. What type of legal liability could result from the athletic trainer's actions? a) malfeasance b) misfeasance c) nonfeasance d) gross negligence
b
An athletic trainer suspects that a football player has a neck injury but does not use a rigid backboard to stabilize the individual. What type of legal liability could result from the athletic trainer's actions? a) malfeasance b) nonfeasance c) misfeasance d) gross negligence
c
Evaluating an injury depends on a strong background in a) human anatomy and physiology b) joint biomechanics c) tissue healing and repair d) all of the above
d
Malfeasance is defined as a) committing an act that is not one's responsibility to perform b) committing an act that another minimally competent professional would do in the same circumstance c) committing an act that is one's responsibility to perform, but using the wrong procedure d) failing to perform one's legal duty of care
a
Permission granted by the government for an individual to practice a profession is termed a) licensure b) certification c) registration d) scope of practice
a
A situation in which danger is apparent, or should have been apparent, resulting in an unreasonable unsafe condition is called a) foreseeability of harm b) contributory negligence c) misfeasance d) nonfeasance
a
Ethical responsibilities that guide one's actions and promote high standards of conduct are called a) standards of professional practice b) torts c) administrative standards d) standards of protocols
a
True or False? Application of the "Good Samaritan" laws assumes that no financial compensation was to be received by the individual providing care. a) True b) False
a
True or False? Failure of the athletic trainer to provide sport participants with information pertaining to the potential risks involved in participation could result in litigation. a) True b) False
a
Which of the following professionals should be available to provide immediate support to the primary sports medicine team? a) strength coach b) nutritionist c) equipment manager d) dentist
a
Manufacturers of athletic equipment have a duty to provide equipment that will not cause injury when used for its' intended purpose. This is termed a) expressed warranty b) implied warranty c) strict liability d) product safety standard
b
True or False? Failure to provide a legal duty of care can result in litigation under malpractice law. a) True b) False
a
The risk of litigation can be reduced by all of the following EXCEPT: a) establishing clear standing orders for providing immediate car b) requiring coaches to purchase insurance c) having a well-organized emergency plan d) providing proper supervision
b
_____ has established minimum standards for football helmets and their use. a) OSHA b) NOCSAE c) CNFL d) NATA
b
A wrong done by an individual whereby the injured party seeks a remedy for damages is called a(n) a) act of omission b) act of commission c) tort d) gross negligence
c
Ensuring that a prophylactic knee brace provides proper support would be part of which of the following domains of the BOC Role Delineation Study? a) injury/illness prevention and wellness protection b) immediate and emergency care c) clinical evaluation and diagnosis d) treatment and rehabilitation
d
In the absence of the athletic trainer, it is the responsibility of the coach to a) supervise the fitting of athletic equipment b) inspect practice environments for hazards c) evaluate the daily status of participants d) all of the above e) none of the above
d