Intro to Athletic Training Exam 1 study guide
AT facilitys ideal size is ?
1,000x1,200 Square Feet (40ftx30ft)
Two forms of communication devices needed as an AT. (2)
1. Emergency phone 2. Two way radio
Areas inside an AT room have?
1. Evaluation room 2. Storage 3. Records area 4. Pharmacy area 5. AT offices
List 5 things on a Pre-participation Physical exam?
1. Height 2. Weight 3. Vision 4. Blood Pressure 5. Vaccinations
Name 4 things found in a treatment log.
1. Name 2. Sport 3. Time 4. Type of injury and where.
Ways Athletic trainers can reduce risk of litigation? (3)
1. Negligence 2. Assumptions of risk 3. Torts law
Athletic training room policies? (7)
1. No cleats 2. No game equipment worn 3. No shoes on treatment table 4. shower before treatment 5. No profanity 6. No food/drinks/tobacco 7. Not a "social club"
Duties of an Athletic Trainer (6)
1. Prevention 2. Recognition 3. Immediate Care of Injuries. 4.Treatment 5.Development/Responsibility 6. Responsibility
Quality's of an AT (7)
1. Stamina ability to adapt 2. Empathy 3. Sense of Humor 4. Communication 5.Intellectual curiosity 6. Ethical Practice 7. Certified (NATA/WVATA)
AT work settings? (4)
1. Universitys 2. PT clinics 3. Military 4. Pro-sports
Teams should have 9 members to a 30 man team, who are they?
2 Physicians 2. Medically trained non-physicians 5 Asst coaches
What is accident?
Act that occurs by chance or without intention
What is injury?
Acute damage to tissue
Advantages/Disadvantage of a Pre-participation physical exam?
Advantage: Personal knowledge of individual. Disadvantage: undetected predispose injuries.
Who is the primary Sports medicine team?
Coach Team physician AT
What is assumption of risk?
Defense to a negligence suit.
What is torts law?
Legal wrongs committed against the person or property of another.
Persons ULTIMATELY responsible for total health care of athletes?
Physicians
Who is responsible for diagnosing an injury?
Physicians
Why would an AT want to do an orthopedic screening on athletes?
To find any deficiencies in the patient. Ex: Checking ROM, Strength, Reflection.
non-expendable supplies
can be reused ( comparison wraps, scissors, neoprene sleeves)
What is negligence?
failure to use ordinary or reasonable care
expendable supplies
items that are used up in a short period of time and have a relatively inexpensive unit cost
What is a SOAP note?
subjective, objective, assessment, plan