ATR 4132 Quiz 1-4, Exam 2-3 Material Human Injuries
If lightning is observed, outdoor play cannot resume until ____ minutes after the last lighting or thunder.
30
the ideal completion time for the PPE is
6 weeks prior to the start of practice sessions
Sciatica issues with soft signs may involve removing an athlete from sport participation for ____________ weeks
6-12
Which of the following joints forms the "knuckles" of the hand?
Metacarpophalangeal (MCP)
clinicians commonly use one of three scales to efficiently communicate the impact or strength of individual pieces of evidence and overall clinical recommendation. those scales include all except
PICO
The months with the highest pediatric concussion diagnoses are
September and October
A wrist (forearm) fracture in which the radius and ulna are forced in a volar direction is called a________
Smith fracture
Flexion of the neck, produces a straightened cervical spine that acts like a segmental column, predisposing the spine to permanent neurologic injury with further axial loading:
Spear Tackler's spine
Which of the following structures is injured with gamekeeper's thumb?
Ulnar collateral ligament
Signs and symptoms of viral meningitis include all of the following except
abdominal rigidity
After receiving a blow to the anterior lower leg, an athlete has a diminished dorsalis pedis pulse and paresthesia between the great and second toe. What condition might the athlete be experiencing?
acute compartment syndrome
when assessing level of responsiveness the acronym AVPU stands for
alert voice pain unresponsive
Plantar fasciitis signs and symptoms include:
all of these: - pain with first steps in the morning - increased pain with weight bearing activity - point tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle
what is the term used to described unequal pupils
anisocoria
the EAP should be practiced
annually
In designing an individualized therapeutic exercise program, the first step is to
assess the present level of function and dysfunction
the NATA website highlights the importance of proper athletic training terminology as it helps eliminate confusion and/or inconsistencies when defining the ATs role in health care. please select all of the following that are the preferred terms for an athletic trainer (when referring to the person now the credential)
athletic trainer AT
the emergency action plan should
be comprehensive and flexible
which of the following is responsible for awarding the ATC credential and managing continuing education for ATs?
board of certification
An athlete approaches you with his head turned to the right side and supporting his right arm with his left arm. What type of injury should be suspected?
clavicular fracture
Which of the following best describes the sequence of sensations experienced during the application of cold therapy?
cold, burning, aching, analgesia
After impact, the brain continues to accelerate and rotate, causing tearing of the veins away from the actual injury site, which can lead to a _____ injury.
contrecoup
What is the first phase of a therapeutic exercise program?
controlling inflammation
the air bladder in a football helmet should be inspected
daily
in severe brain injuries posturing characterized by extension of all four extremities is
decerebrate rigidity
in the absence of an athletic trainer, which of the following is not a responsibility of the coach?
design a rehabilition program
what type of injury is likely to result from a low velocity high-mass force
diffuse
physiological information such as blood pressure would be ___ -oriented evidence.
disease
Which of the following structures would present the symptom of tinnitus?
ears
Collectively, the primary movers for back extension are called the ___________________.
erector spinae
a written guarantee that a product is safe for use is called a(n)
expressed warranty
Benefits to TBI (traumatic brain injury) assessment include many subjective measures.
false
Following a hit in the face, an individual's cheek appears flat and depressed with swelling about the eye. A mandibular fracture should be suspected.
false
In order for an athlete to return to play, they need to be in excellent physical shape, (able to participate in a large number of different sports).
false
One of the benefits of the NFL five step process for return to play following a concussion is a clearly defined timeline for progression.
false
The rate of ACL injuries is higher in men, particularly for those in jumping and pivoting sports. The reason for this, is that men typically run faster and have more mass.
false
if an athlete provides their own protective equipment the athletic trainer is not responsible for ensuring that it fits correctly and is maintained properly
false
it would be appropriate for a parent to recognize their high school childs group PPE for football as the equivalent of an annual check up with a family physician
false
the completion of a dental examination as part of the PPE is considered optional.
false
the purpose of an assumption of risk form is to warn athletes and their parents of the dangers inherent in participating in a sport. by having this form compelled, the coach is no longer viable for any injuries that may occur.
false
individuals who have a positive diagnosis according to the diagnostic test but really do not have the injury according to the reference standard are
false positives
clinical practice guidelines, CATs, cochrane reviews, and meta analysis are all examples of
filtered information
Sagittal plane movements of the humerus at the shoulder include
flexion and extension
knee braces designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and protect unstable anterior cruciate ligament injuries are
functional
Dizziness, headache, rapid and shallow respirations, and a rapid, weak pulse are signs of
heat exhaustion
An athlete is not sweating any longer, reddish skin, and has hot, dry skin. What condition might the athlete be experiencing?
heat stroke
subjective information is gained through the ___ of the HOPS process
history
Which of the following is an open chain kinetic exercise?
leg extension
the primary survey determines
level of responsiveness and assesses airway breathing and circulation
critical information that should be obtained during the on site history includes
mechanism of injury
The flexors of the wrist and hand are innervated by the _____ nerve.
median
The functional unit of the spine is called the
motion segment
Primary deficits associated with prolonged immobilization include:
muscle weakness
In the U.S., it is estimated that 300,000 sports related concussions occur annually, this figure is probably________ due to reporting methods.
not very accurate
A basketball player has fallen on the tip of a flexed elbow. There is immediate isolated swelling over the apex of the elbow. What condition should be suspected?
olecranon bursitis
when taping for wrist hyperflexion injury support strips are placed
on the dorsum of the hand
in most taping techniques each subsequent strip of tape should overlap the previous strip by
one half to one third the width of the tape
movement of an injured body part through the range of motion with no assistance from the injured individual is termed
passive movement
Which of the following is NOT a rotator cuff muscle?
pectoralis major
Control of inflammation with minimal edema, swelling, muscle spasm, and pain, is one of the things we need to accomplish before progression to which phase:
phase 2
The focus of correcting any biomechanical inefficiencies in motion is addressed during which phase of the therapeutic exercise program?
phase 4
Air trapped in pleural space, causing portion of lung to collapse; lung can't fully expand:
pneumothorax
Which of the following is not an airborne disease?
polio
A baseball bat grip is a typical example of which grip?
power grip
which of the following is not a function of a neoprene sleeve
provides protection from external forces
Transmission of the tetanus bacillus is through
puncture-type wound
Which wrist motion is depicted by the arrow?
radial deviation
In assessing an eye injury, floaters and flashers suggest a(n)
retinal injury
Following head trauma, inability to recall events that took place earlier in the day is an example of
retrograde amnesia
HIV is transmitted through all of the following except
saliva
a slow bounding pulse could be indicative of
skull fracture
A loss of cerebrospinal fluid around the spinal cord because of deformation of the spinal cord or a narrowing of the neural canal is called
spinal stenosis
A bilateral fracture of pars interarticularis accompanied by anterior slippage of involved vertebra:
spondylolisthesis
The _____ bursa may become irritated when repeatedly compressed during the overhand arm action.
subacromial
which of the following best illustrates a diagnostic sign
swelling
The _____ joint is considered the true ankle joint.
talocrural
the advantages of having an individual's primary care physician administor a PPE include all of the following except
the cost of the exam
The screwing-home mechanism occurs when the
tibia rotates laterally on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension.
A great danger with a ruptured spleen is its ability to splint itself and then produce delayed hemorrhage.
true
A preferred therapeutic massage for areas around joints and other areas where the tissue is thin would be friction.
true
All children should receive a complete series of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations during the first 18 months of life.
true
Exercising moderately during repeated heat exposures can result in physiological adaptation to a hot environment, which can improve performance and heat tolerance.
true
Fractures of the lumbar vertebrae below L2 do NOT pose a serious threat to paralysis.
true
Ice is the preferred treatment modality for acute injuries.
true
Knee dislocations may occur in any direction
true
Low back pain in runners is associated with tightness in hip flexors and hamstrings.
true
The common mechanism of injury for Achilles tendon rupture is push-off of the forefoot with the knee extended.
true
The inability of the pupils to accommodate to light is a possible indication of head trauma.
true
The medical term for shin splints is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
true
The type of cleats used have an impact on ACL injury rates.
true
When air temperature is greater than skin temperature, body relies primarily on sweating for heat loss, through evaporation.
true
With a POSTERIOR glenohumeral dislocation the head of the humerus is forced out of articular capsule in a forward direction past glenoid labrum.
true
if a fracture is suspected the clinician should immobilize the joints above and below the fracture site
true
if prevention of hyperflexion of the great toe is desired support tape strips are applied on the dorsum of the foot
true
restricted circulation and reduced function of the body part can result from tape that is applied too tightly
true
skin temperature should be assessed by touching the forehead with the back of your head
true
visceral pain results from an injury to an organ in the thoracic cavity
true
when asking about the characteristics of symptoms it is important to determine location onset severity frequency and duration
true
when applying a wrap for a quadriceps strain, the wrap is directed in a(n)
upward and lateral manner
the assurance that measurements represent what we think they represent is
validity
which of the following activities can be used to measure power?
vertical jump
Who has a greater chance for lateral patellar dislocation due to the Q-angle?
women, Q angle is greater
