SAD346 - Sports Medicine

Wheezing is most often associated with

Asthma.

What two factors determine whether an injury occurs when a force is sustained by tissues in the human body?

Magnitude of forces and tissue's material properties.

What artery is commonly injured in a head injury and, if torn, can lead to an epidural hematoma?

Middle meningeal artery.

An example of a congenital spinal cord injury is

Spina bifida.

The distribution of force over a given area is called

Strain.

Which of the following sports presents the least risk for increasing bronchospasm in an asthmatic athlete?

Swimming.

Which of the following is not a function of the meniscus?

Assist the ligaments and capsule in preventing hyperflexion.

Which of the following terms refers to a structure on both sides of the body or body part?

Bilateral.

The angle between the longitudinal axes of the humerus and the ulna when the arm is in anatomical position is known as the

Carrying angle.

Evidence that describes the characteristics of between two and five patients with an uncommon disease/injury or who has undergone a similar procedure is a

Case series.

The condition characterized by flat red spots on the trunk and scalp, which turn into raised bumps within 24 to 48 hours is

Chickenpox.

An athlete reports, head turned to the right side, supporting the right arm with the left arm. What injury should be suspected?

Clavicular fracture.

Which of the following best describes the sequence of sensations experienced during the application of cold therapy?

Cold, burning, aching, analgesia.

Traditional athletic training settings are considered to be in

Colleges and High Schools.

The process of acclimating to the heat is complete after _____ days of moderate exercise during hot weather.

10 to 14.

Diphtheria and tetanus shots should be repeated every

10 years.

Impairments in performance are noted when an athlete loses

3% of body weight.

Acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is more commonly seen in individuals between the ages of

30 to 50 years.

Seizure control is considered good when the individual is seizure-free for

6 months or a year.

A runner reports with chronic shin pain. Upon observation, the athletic trainer notes that the athlete has overpronation on the affected leg. What type of shoe should be suggested for this athlete?

A shoe with a greater control on the medial side.

Movements within the joint that cannot be voluntarily performed by the individual are called

Accessory movements.

When the body is in an upright position, the line of gravity passes where in relation to the spinal column?

Anterior to the spinal column.

Which of the following tests should be performed to confirm a suspected patellar dislocation?

Apprehension test.

Sports participation is contraindicated during which of the following conditions?

Cellulitis.

Which of the following is a medical emergency?

Continuous tonic-clonic seizure.

Upper GI pain with no definite etiology is termed

Dyspepsia.

A typically lean individual with a light build, small joints, and lean muscle may be categorized as an:

Ectomorph.

Which of the following is an example of a pain reduction technique?

Emphasizing slow, deep, rhythmic breathing.

A body type that is generally soft and has a tendency to gain weight very easily is classified as:

Endomorph.

Which of the following injuries is responsible for over two-thirds of all head injury deaths?

Focal injuries.

A preferred therapeutic massage for areas around joints and other areas where tissue is thin is

Friction.

Conditions that force contents of the abdomen superiorly, such as obesity, pregnancy, and running, are often associated with which of the following conditions?

Gastroesophageal reflux

The leading cause of loss of consciousness in a sports activity is

Head injuries.

Which is a common drug used for treatment of musculoskeletal injuries?

Ibuprofen.

Ensuring that a prophylactic knee brace provides proper support would be part of which of the following domains of the BOC Role Delineation Study?

Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by near or absolute lack of

Insulin.

The most important tool of the PPE is the

Medical history.

Contusions and fractures to the trachea, larynx, and hyoid bone frequently occur during

Neck hyperextension.

Which of the following patient-centered counseling skills is used as motivational interviewing for building a helping relationship as well as with facilitating change?

OARS.

Which of the following best describes differences between contact and irritant dermatitis?

Occurs secondary to physical and mechanical agents.

An athlete has sustained a proximal humeral fracture. Where should circulatory function be checked?

On the anterior side of the elbow.

While stretching for an overthrown ball, a first baseman strained an adductor muscle. What type of force would have produced this injury?

Tensile.

Which of the following best describes a second-degree sunburn?

The burn has erythema and blisters.

A football athlete has sustained a fracture to his lower arm. Two weeks postinjury, the athlete is allowed to participate. Which of the following must be done for this athlete to participate?

The cast must be covered by at least 1/2-inch closed-cell foam.

What is the disadvantage of using traditional sources of information such as textbooks and expert opinion?

They are quickly outdated.

When applying a quadriceps wrap, the

Thigh should be placed in a neutral position.

Full motor and sensory function of the upper extremity and some of the torso would indicate

Thoracic paraplegia.

In the female athlete, iron-deficiency is seen predominantly in

Those who maintain a low percentage of body fat.

Hyperthyroidism is caused by overproduction of

Thyroxine.

Which of the following best illustrates a symptom?

Tinnitus.

The most common form of diabetes is

Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A softball catcher is complaining of swelling over the hypothenar eminence and numbness into the small finger. What structure might be injured?

Ulnar nerve.

Any infection beginning in the urinary system is called

Urinary tract infection.

What is the optimal time for beginning therapeutic exercise following surgery or an injury?

When pain subsides.

Dead arm syndrome is associated with

recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation.

Which of the following is a potential sign of sural nerve entrapment?

Positive tinel sign.

After receiving a blow to the sternum, an athlete has difficulty swallowing, a diminished pulse, and hoarseness. What injury may have occurred?

Posterior displacement of the clavicle.

The best way to avoid heat illness is to

Practice acclimatization.

Blood pressure readings of 120 to 139 systolic and 80 to 89 diastolic are considered

Prehypertension.

Hyperventilation is characterized by

Rapid and deep breathing.

The wind-chill index is associated with which of the following types of heat loss?

Convection.

The substance used to construct clear face guards and protective eye wear is

Polycarbonate.

Which of the following groups has a higher incidence of overuse injuries?

Adult athlete.

What model identifies four quadrants (i.e., physical well-being, emotional well-being, social well-being, and self-concept) as impacted when an individual has sustained an injury?

Affective cycle of injury.

The Q-angle is the

Angle between the line of quadriceps force and the patellar tendon.

In designing an individualized therapeutic exercise program, the first step is to

Assess the present level of function and dysfunction.

Appendicitis is a result of a

Bacterial infection.

After being struck on the head, an athlete presents with Battle sign. What injury should be suspected?

Basilar fracture.

Most injuries to the rotator cuff occur during which phase of throwing?

Deceleration.

Vitamin C supplements are known to

Decrease the duration of cold episodes.

Which of the following are physiological effects of cryotherapy

Decreased metabolism, nerve conduction, and pain perception.

An athlete has been diagnosed with anemia. Which of the following foods would you suggest the athlete incorporate as part of the daily diet?

Dried apricots.

Immediate swelling of the knee after acute injury usually indicates

Intra-articular injury.

Abdominal pain with alternating constipation and diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal distention, back pain, and weakness are characteristics of

Irritable bowel syndrome.

Which model was developed for assisting health care practitioners to enhance communication and better understand the worldview of a patient who may be culturally different from themselves?

LEARN.

An individual with traits including athletic, generally hard body, well-defined muscles, and a rectangular-shaped body may have the somatotype:

Mesomorph.

The functional unit of the spine is called the

Motion segment.

What finger is commonly involved in Jersey finger?

Ring finger.

Which of the following is a physical sign/symptom of anxiety in rehabilitation?

Rushed speech.

In posterior, superior hip dislocations, which structure may be damaged?

Sciatic nerve.

Which of the following would require an immediate summons of EMS?

Severe heat illness.

Normal posture assessment from the lateral view should reveal the ears in alignment with the:

Shoulders.

Compression loads on the lumbar spine are greatest during

Sitting in a slouched position.

A decreased angle between the femoral condyle and the femoral head is called

Retroversion.

The most frequently fractured bones in the thoracic cage are

Ribs 5 to 9.

When applying a taping technique for arch support, the patient's foot should be placed in a position of

Slight plantar flexion.

When an elbow is dislocated, the arm is frequently held in what position?

Slightly flexed with the forearm appearing shortened.

Hypertension contributes to

Strokes.

The final authority to clear an athlete for participation rests with the

Supervising physician.

This condition often results from weakness in the lower abdominals, lower thoracic extensors, hip flexors, compensatory tight hip extensors, lower lumbar extensors, and upper abdominals:

Swayback.

According to the NCAA, which of the following does NOT need to be included in an athlete's medical record?

Drug testing results.

Rupture of the extensor tendon from the distal phalanx due to forceful flexion of the phalanx is called a

Mallet finger.

An idiopathic, episodic headache lasting 4 to 72 hours is a(n) ______ headache.

Migraine.

Headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, enlarged lymph nodes, swollen glands, and enlarged spleen are all signs of

Mononucleosis.

The most common cause of spinal cord injury is

Motor vehicle accident.

Which of the following usually enter the bloodstream within 30 minutes?

Oral medications.

An excessive Q-angle predisposes an individual to

Patella injuries.

Which type of evidence provides a holistic view of a patient's health status?

Patient-oriented evidence that matters.

Inversion ankle sprain results from excessive

Plantar flexion.

Actions involving stimulation of a motor neuron by a sensory neuron in the spinal cord without involvement of the brain are called

Reflexes.