Exam 4 First Aid

True

A common symptom of an impingement syndrome of the GH joint is pain when the arm is abducted and externally rotated.

True

A concussion is defined as a temporary impairment of brain function caused by impact to the head or by rotational force.

Acromioclavicular sprain

A shoulder separation refers to which of the following injuries

Skier's thumb and Gamekeeper's thumb

A sprain to the medial collateral ligament of the thumb is called

Sternoclavicular

A third-degree AC joint injury may involve complete tearing of all but which of the following ligaments?

True

A typical dislocation of the elbow involves the forearm bones being driven posterior to their normal position.

None of these

All of the following are examples of how to prevent shoulder injuries, except

Ballet

All of the following are sports which have a high risk of concussion except:

Ulnar collateral ligament

An injury known as the gamekeeper's thumb involves which of the following structures?

Little league elbow

An injury that results in a separation of the epiphysis of the medial aspect of the humerus in younger athletes is called

4th and 5th metacarpal bones

An injury unique to the hand known as the boxer's fracture involves which of the following anatomic structures?

False

Arachidonic acid is the chemical name for the drug known as aspirin.

Tommy John Surgery

Athlete's that suffer a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow undergo which surgical procedure?

False

Both little league and Golfer's elbow involve the lateral humeral epicondyle.

True

First aid care of an AC joint injury should include the application of a bag of crushed ice held in place with an elastic wrap.

True

Headache and dizziness are the two most common symptoms that are seen with concussions.

Repetitive overhead activity

Impingement syndrome is often caused by

False

In 2004, the NATA released a position statement on the Management of Sport-Related Concussions which included recommendation against baseline testing of athletes.

False

In a first-degree level of injury to the AC joint, there will be significant visible deformity of the joint.

False

Injuries to the triceps muscle are extremely common in sports

True

It is possible for the biceps tendon to develop tendonitis that can later lead to subluxation of the tendon from the bicipital groove.

10

Loss of consciousness occurs fewer than ___ % of concussions.

False

Once an athlete is cleared by the team physician following a concussion diagnosis, the athlete may immediately return to full participation in their sport.

Over the lateral epicondyle

Tennis elbow is a term typically given to chronic inflammation located

True

The Colles' fracture involves the distal radius.

Triceps; biceps

The ____ muscle is primarily responsible for elbow extension, while the ____ is primarily responsible for elbow flexion.

Ulnar collateral ligament

The _____ helps to stabilize the inside, or medial, aspect of the elbow.

True

The acronym OTC means "over the counter."

False

The annular ligament of the elbow surrounds the head of the ulna.

False

The athletic trainer can clear an athlete that was diagnosed with a concussion to return to full participation seeing a physician.

Acetylsalicylic acid

The chemical name for the over-the-counter (OTC) drug known as aspirin is:

True

The collateral ligaments of the elbow protect this joint from both valgus and varus forces.

Medial humeral epicondyle

The condition commonly known as "little league elbow" involves which of the following bony landmarks?

True

The fracture of the scaphoid is the most common fracture of the carpals.

Glenoid fossa

The head of the humerus fits into the ______, which is part of the scapula.

Anterior, or forward

The most common direction for a shoulder dislocation is

True

The most common form of wrist sprain is the result of forced hyperextension.

abduction and external rotation

The most common mechanism for shoulder dislocations is

False

The subscapularis muscle is not one of the rotator cuff muscles.

False

The ulnar nerve is the nerve involved in the condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome.

True

The use of steroids is illegal in all competitions, including professional and Olympic competitions.

14

There are ____ phalanges in the hand.

Colles' Fracture

This injury refers to a fracture of the radius and ulna that causes the arm to bend into extension at the fracture site.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

What sort of drug would be appropriate for reducing the amount of tissue swelling after an injury?

Jersey finger

When a flexor tendon is torn from the distal phalanx, resulting in an ability to straighten the finger, it is called

Mallet finger

When an extensor tendon is torn from the distal phalanx, resulting in an inability to straighten the finger, it is called

True

When removing a football player's face mask, it is essential that the head be stabilized.

Posteriorly; humerus

When the elbow is dislocated, the ulna most commonly moves ______ on the ______ bone.

none of these

Which bone, along with the clavicle, makes up the anatomic structure known as the shoulder girdle?

Lunate

Which of the carpal bones is most commonly dislocated?

All of the above

Which of the following are side effects of using anabolic steroids?

Clavicle

Which of the following bones of he upper extremity is the most commonly fractured?

Scaphoid

Which of the following bones of the wrist can be palpated within the area known as the "anatomical snuff-box."

Scaphoid

Which of the following carpal bones is found in the anatomical snuffbox?

Any spinal or back injury; The extent of the injury cannot be determined

Which of the following is a reason for an AT to backboard an athlete?

Caffeine

Which of the following is a stimulant?

Distal radius

Which of the following is the correct bone and location for an injury known as the Colles' fracture?

Median

Which of the following is the most commonly fractured bone of the wrist?

Scaphoid

Which of the following is the most commonly fractured bone of the wrist?

Extensor pollicis brevis

Which of the following is the nerve that is involved in the wrist condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome?

Annular ligament

Which of the following ligaments surrounds the neck of the radius and holds the radial head in its correct position at the elbow?

Tricepa Brachii

Which of the following muscles is NOT included in the group known as the rotator cuff?

Glenohumeral

Which of the following shoulder region joints is given additional stability by a fibro-cartilaginous cup-like structure known as the glenoid labrum?

Mallet (baseball) finger

Which of the following terms denotes a finger injury that involves a traumatic avulsion of the tendon of the extensor digitorum muscle?

Analgesic

Which of the following terms denotes the pain-relieving quality of a drug?

Distal Third

Which part of the clavicle is weakest and thus is most commonly fractured?

Removing the helmet but not the shoulder pads forces the neck to drop into excessive extension; Removing the shoulder pads but not the helmet forces the neck into flexion

Why does an AT remove both an athlete's helmet and shoulder pads, but never just one or the other?