Ch 13

_____ is used for imaging and evaluating soft-tissue musculoskeletal disorders.

Diagnostic ultrasound

_____ helps diagnose a blood clot, venous insufficiency, arterial occlusion, or abnormalities in the blood flow caused by a narrowing of the vessels.

Doppler ultrasonography

_____ uses ultrasound to produce a graphic record of internal cardiac structures.

Echocardiography

_____ involves the graphic recording of a muscle contraction and the amount of electrical activity generated in a muscle using either surface or needle electrodes.

Electromyography

Which of the following are assessed when testing general cerebral function? (Check all that apply.)

Emotional status Sensory interpretation Level of consciousness Intellectual performance

Identify an example of the plan component of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note.

Gina's athletic trainer records the therapeutic exercise suggested for Gina's chronic knee pain.

Identify the abnormal endpoints in the passive range of motion. (Check all that apply)

Guarding Springy block Loose Empty feel

Which of the following questions, related to the history of an injury, should an athletic trainer ask a patient when evaluating progress?

How is the pain today compared with yesterday?

Identify the first step in an ergonomic risk assessment used by an athletic trainer.

Identify the jobs most in need of attention.

Which of the following points should an examiner observe during the general observation of a patient?

Is the patient unable to move a body part?

Identify a true statement about plain film radiography.

It can be used to detect fractures and dislocations or any bone abnormality.

Identify a true statement about DEXA scanning.

It documents small changes in bone mass.

In the context of ergonomic risk assessment (ERA), why is it important to prioritize the jobs with the greatest potential for injury?

It ensures that the ergonomic interventions will have the greatest impact possible.

Identify a true statement about new screening tool called Fusionetics.

It generates a list of corrective exercises for individual patients.

Identify a true statement about musculoskeletal ultrasound.

It is nonpainful and noninvasive.

Identify a true statement about the functional movement screen (FMS) conducted for athletes.

It is not intended to be a diagnostic tool that will direct patient treatment.

Identify a true statement about computed tomography.

It produces images that allow an injured structure to be viewed from different angles.

Identify a true statement about magnetic resonance imaging.

It provides clearer images than computed tomography.

Identify a true statement about ultrasonography.

It shows the structure and movement of the body's musculoskeletal structures.

Identify a true statement about the tuck jump test conducted for athletes.

It subjectively rates a subject's technique as either having an apparent deficit or not.

Which of the following should an athletic trainer evaluate while assessing the active range of motion of a patient? (Check all that apply.)

Motion in other planes Movement at varying speeds Quality of movement Range of movement

Identify the normal endpoints in the passive range of motion. (Check all that apply)

Muscular Capsular feel Soft-tissue approximation Bone to bone

_____ is a nuclear medicine imaging technique that uses an injection of a radioactive tracer chemical to produce a three-dimensional image.

Positron emission tomography

Mike, a basketball player, twists his ankle during a match. His athletic trainer makes a record of the injury information by inquiring Mike about the type and course of the pain. Identify the component of the SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note recorded in this scenario.

Subjective

Which of the following tests does an examiner use to compare sensation from one side of the body to the other?

Superficial sensation

Which of the following data will be included in the subjective component of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note?

The type and course of the pain experienced by a patient

Identify a true statement about deep tendon reflexes.

They are caused by stimulation of the stretch reflex and lead to involuntary contraction of a muscle.

Identify a true statement about superficial reflexes.

They are elicited by stimulation of the skin leading to reflex muscle contraction.

Identify a true statement about goniometers.

They can be used to measure the joint range of motion.

Which of the following are assessed when testing cranial nerve function? (Check all that apply.)

Tongue protrusion Imitation of facial expressions Sense of smell Strength of shoulder shrugs

True or false: Synovial fluid analysis confirms the diagnosis of gout and differentiates noninflammatory joint disease from inflammatory conditions.

True

In progress evaluation, an athletic trainer should palpate the injured area to determine _____.

changes in swelling patterns

Eva, an athletic trainer, attends to a basketball player who experiences pain in her legs. Eva diagnoses the player's condition as as a muscle strain. This situation exemplifies a _____.

clinical diagnosis

An absence of a superficial reflex is indicative of a lesion in the _____.

descending corticospinal tract in the spinal cord

The presence of a pathological reflex indicates a lesion in the _____.

descending upper motor neuron

An electroencephalogram is used to _____.

detect changes or abnormalities in brain wave patterns

The primary purpose of synovial fluid analysis is to _____.

detect the presence of an infection in the joint

The presence of ketones in urine indicates _____.

diabetes

Making a(n) _____ is the use of scientific or clinical methods to establish the cause and nature of a patient's illness or injury and the subsequent functional impairment caused by the pathology.

diagnosis

The _____ denotes the name of a specific condition.

diagnosis

A(n) _____ is used to visualize the cardiac valves and to determine the dimensions of the left atrium and both ventricles.

echocardiogram

A(n) _____ records the electrical activity of the heart at various phases in the contraction cycle to determine whether impulse formation of the atria and ventricles follows a normal pattern.

electrocardiogram

Electromyography is used to _____.

evaluate various muscular conditions

An ergonomic risk assessment involves _____.

evaluating the factors within a job that increase the risk of someone suffering a workplace-related injury

Active and passive joint range of motion can be measured using _____.

goniometry

A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen transported in blood by red blood cells, which are composed of _____.

hemoglobin molecules

A glucometer is most commonly used by patients who have _____.

hypoglycemia

The assessment component of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note includes _____.

information related to anatomical structures of the injured area

The digital inclinometer is considered to be a useful instrument because _____.

it is inexpensive and easy to use

If accessory motion is limited by some restriction of the joint capsule or the ligaments, _____ techniques should be incorporated into the treatment program.

joint mobilization

The presence of protein in urinalysis indicates _____.

kidney disease

The _____ is a functional screening test developed by Padua to identify individuals at high risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

landing error scoring system (LESS)

An ergonomic risk assessment aims to _____.

make it safe for a person performing a task

A digital inclinometer is primarily used to _____.

measure the slope of elevation or the angle of movement relative to gravity

Dr. Riley, a physician, attends to a football player who sustained a serious injury during a game. After running a few tests, Dr. Riley confirms that the player is suffering from a hamstring injury. This situation exemplifies a _____.

medical diagnosis

In the context of the physical examination process, the _____ usually follows manual muscle testing.

neurological examination

Arthroscopy is primarily used by _____.

orthopedists in surgery

Asthma patients are typically evaluated using a(n) _____.

peak flow meter

To identify fractures and dislocations or any bone abnormality that may be present, a physician should use _____.

plain film radiography

The _____ component of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note includes specific short-term and long-term goals for the treatment of a patient.

plan

An arteriogram can be used to _____.

provide the best pictures of the body's blood vessels

Match the terms (in the left column) to their corresponding characteristics (in the right column).

Abdominopelvic regions matches They are more specific relative to organ location. Abdominopelvic quadrants matches They are simpler and generally more commonly used.

_____ penetrates the body with a thin, fan-shaped X-ray beam, producing a cross-sectional view of tissues.

Computed tomography

_____ is the most widely used method to measure bone mineral density.

DEXA scanning

Identify the fundamental movement patterns included in the functional movement screen (FMS). (Check all that apply.)

Deep squats Shoulder mobility test Rotary stability test

For Gordon's reflex, _____ leads to the extension of the great toe or all of the toes.

squeezing the calf muscles

The subjective component of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note includes _____.

statements provided by an injured patient

A bone scan can be used to detect _____.

stress fractures

Doppler ultrasonography uses ultrasound to examine _____.

the blood flow in the arteries and veins in the arms and legs

An electrocardiogram is of value in diagnosing _____.

the causes of abnormal cardiac rhythm

The plan component of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note includes _____.

the first-aid treatment rendered to a patient

While observing a patient, an examiner should observe whether _____.

the patient's injury has occurred before

A venogram is most often used to detect _____.

thrombophlebitis

The functional screening test developed by Myer that involves subjects performing repeated jumps for 10 seconds where they bring their knees to their chests at the peak of the jump is known as the _____.

tuck jump test

Myelography can be used to detect _____.

tumors, nerve root compression, and disk disease

A(n) _____ is a radiographic procedure used to image veins filled with a contrast medium.

venogram

While performing palpation during progress evaluation, an athletic trainer should check _____.

whether the injured structure is still as tender to the touch

While evaluating a patient's progress, an athletic trainer should ask _____.

whether the treatment provided has improved or worsened the injury

_____ is a procedure in which a catheter is inserted into a specific blood vessel, contrast material is injected, and radiographs are taken, allowing the physician to see the vessel.

Arteriography

_____ is an imaging technique that requires anesthesia and a small incision for the introduction of the imaging instrument.

Arthroscopy

Identify the elements included in the objective report of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note injury report used for the documentation of acute injuries. (Check all that apply.)

Assessment of posture and location of point tenderness Presence of deformity or swelling

Which of the following is an example of a normal endpoint?

Capsular feel

Identify the parts of the body at which deep tendon reflexes can be elicited. (Check all that apply.)

Extensor digitorum Hamstring Biceps Triceps

True or false: All pathological reflexes are also superficial reflexes.

F

True or false: A neurological examination consists of three major areas.

False

Which of the following is a new screening tool that assesses global movement quality to identify injury risk and athletic performance ability?

Fusionetics

In the context of passive range of motion, _____ are what the examiner feels during ligamentous stress tests.

abnormal endpoints

The objective component of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note injury report used for the documentation of acute injuries typically includes _____.

an athletic trainer's visual inspection, palpation, and assessment of active, passive, and resistive motions

General cerebral function tests can be performed by _____.

asking questions that assess general affect

An athletic trainer should use special tests to _____.

assess changes in active or passive range of motion

The _____ component of a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note includes an athletic trainer's professional judgment with regard to impression and nature of injury.

assessment