Kines 220 Module 1

Which of the following sports would be classified as non-contact? A. Badminton B. Soccer C. Baseball D. Football

A. Badminton

Which of the following is a recommended way to avoid a sports injury lawsuit? A. Create a detailed emergency action plan that is venue/site specific B. Keep all communications private C. Allow athletes to participate prior to physical exam screening D. Obtain parental consent forms for those over 21 years old

A. Create a detailed emergency action plan that is venue/site specific

Sports epidemiology is the study of injury frequency in athletic competition ONLY! A. True B. False

B. False

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education is responsible for the development and management of the certification exam to become an athletic trainer. A. True B. False

B. False

Possible Salter-Harris fracture complications include the following, EXCEPT: A. Premature closure of the growth plate B. Formulation of hyaline cartilage callus C. Abnormal joint alignment D. Leg length differences

B. Formulation of hyaline cartilage callus

The most recent high school injury data indicates which of the following statements is true? A. There are more injuries in practices than in games B. Girls sustained more concussions and knee injuries while boys sustained more fractures and contusions in basketball C. Fractures are the most common injury D. There was no difference in practice or game injury rates for boys or girls

B. Girls sustained more concussions and knee injuries while boys sustained more fractures and contusions in basketball

Which of the following terms denotes the formation of a bone-like structure within muscle tissue, often related to severe contusion? A.Myositis ossificans B.Hematoma C.Ecchymosis D.Subluxation

A. Myositis ossificans

Which of the following is correct regarding the term sprain? A. This injury involves ligament and capsule tissue B. A third degree sprain is the least severe form C. Little hemorrhage will be associated with a third-degree sprain D. Second-degree sprains rarely recur

A. This injury involves ligament and capsule tissue

A private wrong or injury, suffered by an individual as a result of another person's conduct, in legal terminology constitutes which one of the following? A.Tort B. Omission C. Proximate cause D. Negligence

A. Tort

An advantage of the office-based PPE is that the personal physician will usually be familiar with the athlete's medical history. A. True B. False

A. True

Effective delivery of healthcare and sports medicine services to participants in sports and other physical activities is best achieved through a comprehensive team approach. A. True B. False

A. True

For NCAA athletics, only an updated medical history is required for returning athletes unless an additional medical examination is warranted based on the updated history or a new medical condition. A. True B. False

A. True

Grade 3 ligament sprain (ankle sprain) usually results in severe pain, swelling, loss of function, and joint instability. A. True B. False

A. True

Helmets including football, lacrosse, baseball/softball, and hockey must receive certification from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment prior to use. A. True B. False

A. True

Which of the following descriptions is correct regarding a chronic injury? A. Characterized by rapid onset resulting from a traumatic event B. Characterized by a slow, insidious onset C. Obvious, clearly identifiable causative mechanism D. Usually associated with a significant traumatic event

B. Characterized by a slow, insidious onset

Which of the following are considered intrinsic causes of overuse injury? A. Uneven playing surfaces B. Lack of proper conditioning C. Heat and humidity D. Improper shoes

B. Lack of proper conditioning

Which one of the following terms best fits the statement, "the failure to do what is reasonably careful and prudent person would have done under the same or like circumstances"? A. Contributory negligence B. Negligence C. Breach of duty D. Assumption of risk

B. Negligence

Which of the following descriptions is incorrect regarding catastrophic injury in the context of high school and collegiate sports? A. Results in a brain or spinal cord injury B. Involves damage to the brain and/or spinal cord and is potentially life threatening or permanent C. Always results in death of the participant D. Caused by systemic failure related to exertion or by secondary complication

C. Always results in death of the participant

When the plaintiff assumes responsibility for injury, he or she agrees to participate when there is a chance of suffering an injury, the athlete's actions fall under which of the following legal tenets? A. Contributory negligence B. Breach of duty C. Assumption of risk D. Tort

C. Assumption of risk

Which of the following terms denotes the concept that the plaintiff (injured) is found in part or totally to be responsible for the injury? A. Duty B. Comparative C. Contributory negligence D. Negligence

C. Contributory negligence

Which of the following is correct regarding the term strain? A. This injury involves ligament tissue B. First-degree strains are the most severe form of this injury C. This injury involves tissues such as tendon, muscle, and the musculotendinous junction D. Third-degree strains involve little associated damage to muscle and tendon structures

C. This injury involves tissues such as tendon, muscle, and the musculotendinous junction

Based on the latest BOC role delineation study, certified athletic trainers provide all but which of the following services in a wide array of professional settings? A. Prevention of injury and illness B. Clinical evaluation and diagnosis C. Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning D. All are part of the Athletic Trainer's scope/domains of practice

D. All are part of the Athletic Trainer's scope/domains of practice

Factors contributing to the development of comprehensive guidelines regarding preparticipation physical evaluations (PPE) include: A. The growth in number of participants in sports B. The difficulty in monitoring health of incoming student-athletes C. Increased likelihood of getting sued D. All of these are correct

D. All of these are correct

Which of the following is incorrect regarding BOC-certified athletic trainers (ATs)? A. Recognized as health care professionals by the American Medical Association B. In order to remain certified, an athletic trainer must earn continued education units. C. Anyone wishing to take the BOC certification examination must be a graduate of a CAATE-accredited educational program in athletic training D. All of these are correct statements

D. All of these are correct statements

The team physician should provide all of the following, EXCEPT? A. Manage injuries on the field B. Coordinate PPE screening, examination, and evaluation C. Provide for proper preparation for safe return to participation after an illness or injury D. All of these are duties that should be provided by the team physician

D. All of these are duties that should be provided by the team physician

Which of the following would not constitute negligence on the part of the coach? A. Failure to provide proper equipment B. Failure to supervise C. Failure to warn D. All of these can constitute negligence

D. All of these can constitute negligence

Which of the following descriptions is correct regarding an acute injury? A. No Clear causative mechanism B. Develops over a long period of time C. Vague or absent signs and symptoms D. Characterized by rapid onset resulting from a traumatic event

D. Characterized by rapid onset resulting from a traumatic event

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding dislocation types of injury? A. Defined as a "displacement of contiguous surfaces of bones composing a joint" B. May involve a subluxation, which is a partial displacement of the bones in a joint C. May involve a luxation, which is a total displacement of bones that compose a joint D. Is generally accepted as okay for coaching personnel to reduce a dislocation in the field without medical assistance

D. Is generally accepted as okay for coaching personnel to reduce a dislocation in the field without medical assistance

Medical groups recommended that younger secondary school-level athletes receive a comprehensive PPE biannually. A.True B.False

True

Physically altering protective equipment shift the liability from the manufacture to the athlete? A.True B.False

True