KINE 232 - Athletic Injury Management

These conditions may be defined as the development of a condition as a result of some intrinsic or extrinsic influence that is out of the ordinary.

Acquired

Which of the following actions take place during the healing of bone?

All of the above

This condition is an autosomal dominant congenital disorder characterized by left ventricular outflow obstruction with asymmetric septal hypertrophy and marked disarray of ventricular muscle fibers.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

A closed wound is described as an injury to soft tissues without the presence of a break or tear in the skin.

True

A sickle cell crisis occurs when the red blood cells sickle (become "C" shaped) and stick together in clumps. The clumps block the flow of blood through the small blood vessels (capillaries) in the limbs and organs.

True

Cervical stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck and may be congenital (primary) or acquired (secondary) and places pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal nerve roots, and may cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs.

True

Cleansing is the delivery of a solution or fluid to the wound surface by a mechanical force to remove foreign bodies and debris.

True

If an employee should decline the hepatitis B vaccination, the decision to decline should be appropriately documented.

True

Sport and fitness coordinators cannot release any medical information about an injured individual without that person's written consent if the person is older than 18 years of age.

True

The classic signs of infection are the same as those for inflammation.

True

The most significant issues of an amputee athlete is irritation at the junction of the limb and the prosthetic device.

True

Wheelchair athletes often become poikilothermic, that is they assume the temperature of the environment which increases there risk of cold or heat illnesses.

True

If a coach fails to receive informed consent from a participant and provides treatment for a sustained injury, the actions of the coach could result in:

battery

During an afternoon football practice on a hot, humid day in August, a coach delayed a scheduled water break until the team performed a particular drill in an acceptable manner. The water break was only 15 minutes later than the scheduled time. During the water break, one of the athletes collapsed with signs of heat stroke. What type of legal liability could result from the coach's actions?

misfeasance

Athletic training (or the athletic trainer) is:

A specialization in sports medicine daily with the healthcare of athletes A major link between sports programs and the medical community such as physicians Concerned with prevention and treatment of athletic injuries All of the above are correct

These conditions are often recognized at birth, or are believed to have been present since birth, including conditions that are inherited or caused by an environmental factor.

Congenital

The team physician:

Is the final authority in determining when an injured athlete can return to practice and competition

Having been treated by an emergency room physician, a high school athlete reports to the athletic trainer with a written note from the physician stating that he should not participate in physical activity for 2 weeks. One week later, the athlete's parent calls indicating that their son has improved significantly and grants permission for him to resume practice. If the athlete is allowed to return to practice, a breach of duty has been committed.

True

Research suggests that the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens in an athletic or physical activity setting is relatively low.

True

Cells that are capable of generating collagen during the proliferative phase of healing are termed...

fibroblasts

Which of the following individuals are parts of the sports medicine team? Select all that may apply.

Certified Athletic Trainer Exercise Physiologist Nutritionist Strengthen and Conditioning Coach Nurse

This condition is caused by defects in a gene called fibrillin-1 which plays an important role as the building block for elastic tissue in the body.

Marfan syndrome

The athletic trainer is most directly responsible for all phases of healthcare in an athletic environment EXCEPT:

Medical diagnoses using diagnostic imagining of athletic injuries

Of the professionals listed below, who has the ultimate responsibility for the total(overall) healthcare of the student-athlete?

Physician

Rubor, calor, tumor, dolor, and loss of function are all symptoms of-

inflammation

The risk of litigation can be reduced by all of the following except-

requiring coaches to purchase malpractice insurance

The tissues affected by inflammation, edema, and hypoxia comprises:

the zone of secondary injury

A wrong done by an individual for which the injured party seeks a remedy for damages suffered is called:

tort (negligence)

Which of the following best describes the field of "sports medicine"?

A group of different specialized areas related to athletic performance and injury prevention/management

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the coach as part of the Sports Medicine?

Make decisions on returning athletes to practice and competition following an injury

Which of the following are often considered to be congenital conditions experienced in an athletic population? Select all that apply.

Sickle cell anemia Diabetes Marfan syndrome Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Congenital stenosis of the cervical spine canal

Which of the following are common seen in wheel chair athletes. Select all that apply.

Arthritis Soft-tissue injuries (i.e., strain, sprains, lacerations, etc) Pressure sores Hand weakness or numbness Hyper and hypothermia

A situation in which danger is apparent, or should have been apparent, resulting in an unreasonable unsafe condition is called:

foreseeability of harm

The beginning of the acute inflammatory phase of healing involves processes which...

act to stop blood loss from the wound

Seeing that the protective equipment is of the highest quality, properly fitted, and maintained is the primary responsibility of the:

Equipment manager when available and trained to do so

A certified personal fitness trainer is responsible for the immediate care and treatment of injuries in the athletic setting.

False

If an individual signs an assumption of risk form, the coach/ fitness specialist is no longer liable for any injuries that may occur to that individual.

False

Which of the following may be considered a healthcare provider?

Physical therapist

In general, immunity associated with the Good Samaritan laws applies only when the emergency first aider acts:

during an emergency without expected compensation in good faith to help the victim all of the above

The focus of a preparticpation physical examination for a pubescent child should be-

maturation and establishing good health practices.