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