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
