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