Chapter 2 quiz

Informed consent is only required in the treatment of minors. A)False B)True

A)False

In general, immunity associated with the Good Samaritan laws applies only when the emergency first aider acts: A)all of the above B)without expected compensation C)in good faith to help the victim D)during an emergency

A)all of the above

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

A)requiring coaches to purchase malpractice insurance

The focus of a preparticpation physical examination for a pubescent child should be- A)individual physical needs with consideration for medications being taken and their possible side effects. B) maturation and establishing good health practices. performing a sport specific examination and reviewing the history of previous injuries. C)identifying previously undiagnosed congenital abnormalities.

B) maturation and establishing good health practices. performing a sport specific examination and reviewing the history of previous injuries.

If a coach fails to receive informed consent from a participant and provides treatment for a sustained injury, the actions of the coach could result in: A)misfeasance B)battery C)gross negligence D)malpractice

B)battery

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: A)constitutes gross negligence B)constitutes malfeasance C)constitutes misfeasance D)were appropriate.

B)constitutes malfeasance

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? A)malfeasance B)misfeasance C)delaying the water break was an acceptable action; there is no liability issue D)streamline negligence

B)misfeasance

A wrong done by an individual for which the injured party seeks a remedy for damages suffered is called: A)malfeasance B)nonfeasance C)tort (negligence) D)misfeasance

C)tort (negligence)

Prior to the start of the season, the coach should do all of the following except: A)warn athletes of the risks of participation B)obtain informed consent for treatment C)obtain informed consent to participate in the sport D)obtain a waiver for liability related to injury

D)obtain a waiver for liability related to injury

Sport and fitness coordinators cannot release any medical information about an injured individual without that person's written consent if the person is older than 18 years of age. A)False B)True

B)True