Exam 1
Evaluation an injury depends on a strong background in
1. Human anatomy and physiology 2. Joint biomechanics 3. Tissue healing and repair ALL OF THE ABOVE
A single application of cold should NOT extend beyond
15 to 30 minutes
Acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is more commonly seen in individuals between the ages of
30 to 50 years old
A contusion caused by a direct compression to an unprotected iliac crest is referred to as
A hip pointer
A difference in bilateral height in the ASIS usually indicates
A leg length discrepancy
An individual who complains of sharp groin pain and weakness when running sideways, but not straight ahead, may have a strain to the
ADDuctor muscles
Following a review of the PPE, most physicians base recommendations for level of participation based on guidelines established by the
American academy of pediatrics
An athlete has developed a synovial herniation in the popliteal space, this condition is termed
Bakers cyst
True or False? ATC credential holders must re-qualify for certification on an annual basis
FALSE
Stretching the ____ helps decrease shortening of the plantar fascia.
Gastrocnemius
Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of psychological distress?
Heighten focus and concentration
A traction-type injury to the tibial apophysis where the patellar tendon attaches onto the tibial tuberosity is called
Osgood-schlatter disease
An excessive q-angle predisposes an individual to
Patella injuries
A highly specialized band of tissue on the plantar surface of the foot that provides support for the longitudinal arch is the
Plantar fascia
True or False? A therapeutic exercise program begins with patient assessment.
TRUE
The ____ muscle is the primary foot inverter.
Tibialis anterior
Hyperextension of the MTP joint of the greater toe is called?
Turf Toe
Atrophy of the ______ is nearly always evident in patellofemoral dysfunction.
Vastus medialis oblique
An athlete receives a minor blow to the head of the fibula. Which of the following might sustain a contusion from this blow?
common perineal nerve
During intermittent compression therapy, the limb being treated should be
elevated above the heart
A condition in which the lateral retinaculum is tight or the vastus medialis is weak, leading to lateral excursion and pressure on the later facet is the patella, is called
subluxed patella
The management of Turf Toe includes each of the following EXCEPT:
wearing lightweight flexible shoe
In order to find an individual liable, the injured person must prove that there was
1. A duty of care 2. A breach of duty 3. Harm 4. Harm resulting from breach of duty
The Q-angle is the
Angle between the line of the quadriceps force and the patellar tendon
As stress is applied to the ankle during plantar flexion and inversion, the first ligament to stretch is the
Anterior Talofibular
What ligament is often injured during a cutting maneuver, sudden deceleration, or landing in an off-balance position after a jump?
Anterior cruciate
The "unhappy triad" involves the
Anterior cruciate, medial menisci, tibial (or medial) collateral ligament
Which of the following limits anterior translation of the talus on the tibia?
Anterior talofibular ligament
In designing an individualized therapeutic exercise program, the first step is to
Assess the present level of function and dysfunction
Which of the following is not a function of the meniscus?
Assist the ligaments and capsule in preventing hyperextension
Which of the following terms refers to a structure on both sides of the body or body part?
Bilateral
Standard of care is defined as
Committing an act that another minimally competent professional would do in the same circumstance
Malfeasance is defined as
Committing an act that is not ones responsibility to perform
A common mechanism of injury for a muscle contusion is
Compression
Which of the following are physiological effects of cryotherapy?
Decreased metabolism, nerve conduction, and pain perception
Which of the following is NOT a role or responsibility of the athletic trainer relative to psychosocial concerns?
Diagnose and treat psychological distress and disorders
Which of the following best illustrates a diagnostic sign
Edema
The escape of fluid from the blood vessels into the joint cavity is called
Effusion
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Achilles tendinitis?
Electrolyte imbalance
______ uses gravity to reduce the pooling of fluids and pressure inside the venous and lymphatic vessels to prevent fluid from filtering into surrounding tissue spaces.
Elevation
Anger, depression, irritability, moodiness, and impatience are ______ signs and symptoms of anxiety in rehabilitation.
Emotional
During the medical history of the PPE it has been discovered that an athlete has a history of severe allergic symptoms when bitten by fire ants. Which if the following should an athletic trainer have available to treat the allergic symptoms if this athlete should ever experience a fire ant episode?
EpiPen
The purpose of the Achilles tendon taping is to limit
Excessive dorsiflexion
The rectus femoris is often injured during
Explosive knee extension and hip flexion movements
True or False? Following an injury, early motion through partial weight bearing exercise can interfere with proper joint lubrication.
FALSE
True or False? Passive movement involves joint motion performed voluntarily by the individual through muscular contraction.
FALSE
In the profession of athletic training, the Standards of Professional Practice
Identifies the ethical responsibilities that guide the athletic training' actions
What is the optimal time for beginning therapeutic exercises following surgery or an injury?
Immediately after
As part of the healing of soft tissue fibroblast production of a supportive network of type I and II collagen takes place
In the proliferation phase
The amount of "give" within a joints supportive tissue is termed
Laxity
Permission granted by the government for an individual to practice a profession is termed as
Licensure
Excessive or prolonged pronation in running, which leads to pain in the distal third of the medial tibial border not associated with a stress fracture, is typically
Medial tibial stress syndrome
The most important tool of the PPE is the
Medical history
Therapeutic agents that enhance tissue healing while reducing pain and disability are called
Modalities
A condition that may occur after a contusion to the quadriceps muscle group involving abnormal ossification of bone deposition within the muscle tissue is called
Myositis ossificans
Which of the following best describes a stage 2 tendinitis?
Pain during activity and does not restrict performance
An athlete experienced an acute muscular injury to the softer tissue of the anterior hip. Upon manual muscle testing, you find weakness with hip flexion and knee extension. Based on those finding, which of the following is most likely?
Rectus femoris strain
Decreased skin temperature on palpation of an injury site could indicate
Reduced circulation
Which of the following has the greatest likelihood of causing frostbite?
Reusable cold packs
An avulsion fracture at the anterior superior iliac spine may involve which muscle?
Sartorius
The muscles in the deep posterior compartment include each of the following EXCEPT:
Soleus
The final authority to clear an athlete for participation rests with the
Supervising physician
Inversion ankle sprain results from excessive
Supination
The sacroiliac joints are
Synovial and syndesmosis joints
True or False? An anterior acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency.
TRUE
True or False? Clinicians have an ethical responsibly to keep accurate and factual records
TRUE
True or False? General discomfort around the metatarsal heads is called plantar neuroma.
TRUE
True or False? The knee is directly affected by motions and forces coming from the foot, ankle, and lower leg.
TRUE
True or False? The midfoot region includes the navicular, cuboid, three cuneiform bones, and their articulations
TRUE
True or False? The true ankle joint is the talocrural joint, where dorsiflexion and plantar flexion take place
TRUE
True or false? Ideally, the PPE should be done 6 weeks before the start of any practice session.
TRUE
The advantages of having an individuals primary care physician administer a PPE includes all of the following EXCEPT:
The cost of the exam
A 14 year old male has sustained a medial collateral ligament knee injury. Which of the following modalities should NOT be used during the subacute phase?
Ultrasound
Posterior knee swelling may indicate all but which of the following
Venous thrombosis