KNES 315: Ch. 6 (Injury Management)

An individual sustains a grade 2 contusion to the quadriceps. Two days after the injury, which of the following would be most advantageous?

Ice cup (massage)

In the management of an acute soft tissue injury, protected rest means cessation (stopping) of all physical activity involving the injured area.

True

An individual sustained a grade 2 ankle sprain during a 6:00am workout. Which of the following movements would be appropriate for the individual to perform that evening?

Wiggling the toes and gently flexing/ extending the ankle

Which of the following is the appropriate temperature for a cold bath?

55-60 degrees

In the management of an acute injury, a compression wrap should be worn

20 minutes on and 1 hour off throughout the time that the individual is awake

Which of the following statements is true?

A compression wrap should be applied in a distal to proximal direction.

In developing an emergency plan, several areas must be addressed, including I. Population being served II. Potential injuries/ conditions III. Personnel IV. Availability of medical/ first aid equipment V. Communication VI. Documentation

All of the above

In managing an acute injury, the options available to the coach should include I. Standard acute care with no physician referral, but providing the individual with a written instruction sheet II. Standard acute care with physician referral prior to return to activity III. Standard acute care with immediate physician referral IV. Summon EMS

All of the above

Following an acute soft tissue injury, the application of superficial heat during the inflammatory phase of healing can be beneficial as a means for increasing blood to the area.

False

The application of cold is more important than the application a compression wrap in the management of an acute soft tissue injury.

False

Which of the following is a potentially "good" or advantageous physiological effect of heat?

Increase in blood flow

During the inflammatory phase of healing, which of the following is an advantage of movement?

It encourages venous return

Which of the following statements is true?

The emergency plan should be a written document that is comprehensive, yet flexible enough to adapt to any emergency situation at any activity venue.

Which of the following are physiological effects of application of heat?

Vasodilation; increased blood flow; increased muscle spasm

Elevation of an injured site can

decrease capillary pressure

The best method for controlling bleeding of an open wound is

direct pressure

The stage of cold sensation that includes a burning and aching feeling occurs

from approximately 2 minutes after the application of the cold and lasts for approximately 7 minutes

The application of a compression following an acute soft tissue injury can

reduce the space available for fluid seepage

In the immediate management of a muscle strain, cold should be applied

repeatedly for 20 minutes on and 1 hour off