Protective Techniques Final

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T or F: A third degree sternoclavicular separation is not a life threatening condition.

False

T or F: Athletes with a pronounced valgus of the elbow are prone to injuring the radial collateral ligament.

False

T or F: Dislocations of the hip are common in sports and most commonly dislocate anteriorly.

False

T or F: Sprains occurs more frequently to the hamstrings than to quadriceps muscles.

False

T or F: The best treatment for lateral epicondylitis/little leaguer's elbow is rest.

False

T or F: The muscles that produce forearm pronation and wrist flexion originate from the lateral epicondyle.

False

T or F: The proximal clavicle and the acromion process create the acromioclavicular joint.

False

T or F: When taping to prevent hyperextension of the elbow you should form an X with three strips over the elbow's posterior aspect.

False

T or F: When testing for a lateral hamstring strain, one should resist knee flexion while internally rotating the leg.

False

T or F: When using a spica to support the hip flexor muscles the hip should be in neutral position.

False

T or F: the acromioclavicular joint is the only bone-to-bone joint that holds the shoulder complex onto the thorax

False

T or F: The radial side of the forearm receives the majority of blows in arm blocks and therefore suffers more bruising.

Flase

What joints make up the shoulder?

Glenohumeral Acromioclavicular Sternoclavicular Scapulothoracic

The scapula fossa that articulates within the humerus is deepened by an additional structure called the:

Glenoid Labrum

Abduction of the hip results from movement of which muscle?

Gluteus Medius

Tape continuously wrapped around a part

May cause constriction

A serious condition the may occur after a contusion to the quadriceps muscle group involving abnormal ossification of the bone deposition within the muscle tissue is called:

Myositis Ossificans

The SITS muscle group includes all but which of the following?

Teres Major

T or F: Pronation is the outward rotation of the forearm:

False

The strongest ligament of the knee is the

PCL

T or F: Over arm throwing will place chronic stress on and lead to injuries on the medial collateral ligament.

True

T or F: Sprains to the elbow are usually caused by hyperextension forces.

True

T or F: The scapula's glenoid cavity and the head of the humerus form the glenohumeral joint.

True

T or F: The shoulder complex is one of the most difficult regions of the body to evaluate.

True

T or F: The tearing away of a tendon or ligament attachment from the bone is an avulsion.

True

When should an athlete be placed on crutches?

Whenever the athlete cannot walk normally

The ligament that stabilizes and encircles the head of the radius is the:

annular ligament

A knee hyperextension will typically injure the

anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments

The ligament most often sprained in the ankle is the

anterior talofibular ligament

To apply the edema wrap correctly

apply pressure uniformly and firmly, but not too tight

When maximum preventive taping is desired

apply tape directly to the skin

The hip joint is a classic:

ball and socket joint

In caring for a hamstring injury which of the following must be avoided?

ballistic stretching

A hard, unyielding obstacle that is close to a playing field should

be padded if it cannot be removed

A hip pointer involves the

crest of ilium

What is the first step in assessing an injury?

determining the mechanism

Where maximum support is desired, tape

directly to the skin

To prevent hyper flexion of the great toe the check strips should be applied to the what surface

dorsal

Achilles tendon taping limits

dorsiflexion

The initial treatment for a quadriceps contusion is:

ice, compression with knee flexed to 90 degrees or more, and crutches

To tape an extremity, it should generally be

in the position in which it is to be stabilized

An athlete comes to you after a fall. He has dislocated his shoulder posteriorly. In what position will you expect him to be carrying his arm?

internally rotated and adducted

The most common mechanism of an ankle injury is

inversion

Which protective method gives the best support to the ankle joint for the longest amount of time?

lace up ankle braces

If a coach fails to act in a reasonable manner he or she would be guilty of

negligence

A collection or pooling of blood in the tissues is a/an

Hematoma

What limits hip hyperextension

IIliofemoral ligament

Which of the following limits excess flexion?

Ischiofemoral ligament

Which of the following is not a common defense of negligence?

Proximate cause

Inward movement of the foot toward the midline is

adduction

The motions of the elbow joint are:

flexion and extension

Tennis elbow is a term used to describe:

lateral epicondylitis

What muscles are part of the hamstring muscles?

semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris muscles

To avoid lawsuits, the athletic trainer/coach should

stay within their medical training

At the beginning of each season the coach must

sufficiently warn all players of the risks, assure that the playing area is safe, and ensure that personal protective equipment is safe

To prevent litigation as a result of head and neck injuries, the following items should be incorporated except

teaching techniques of lowering the head just before impact

When taping a joint, one principle that the athletic trainer needs to know is

the common mechanism of injury of the joint

What ligament provides stability to the ankle's medial aspect and checks excessive eversion

the strong deltoid ligament, the anterior tibiofibular ligament

A wrong done by an individual whereby the injured party seeks a remedy for damages suffered is called

tort

For taping to be effective

The taper must know what motion must be limited

The muscle that provides elbow extension is the:

Triceps Brachii

T or F: Before return to practice and competition an athlete should display full range of motion, strength, and endurance.

True

T or F: Most direct causes of anterior glenohumeral dislocations are situations in which the arm is forced into abduction and externally rotated

True

The most common bone fractured in the shoulder region is the:

clavicle

The acromioclavicular joint is the most often injured by:

falling on an outstretched hand

Epicondylitis results from:

forearm twisting movements

When applying a pressure/edema bandage to an accurately sprained ankle, apply the bandage

from distal to proximal

Most injuries to the medial collateral ligament result from blows to what aspect of the knee?

lateral

A sprain is an injury to

ligament

A sprain is an injury to

ligamentous structures

When purchasing a high grade of adhesive tape, the most important item to consider is the

number of fibers

A taping technique for the ankle that is designed to give freedom of movement and allows room for swelling is the:

open basketweave

Another name for an abnormally high arch is

pes cavus

An ankle that has a tight heel cord may pull the ankle and foot into

plantar flexion

To assist in reducing liability

post warning signs about the risk of sport and improper equipment use

Which of the following ligaments is considered to be the most important to knee stability?

posterior cruciate

The _______________ bursa has a high contusion rate because of its anterior position to the joint

prepatellar

Tape and wraps are prophylactic devices that are used for all but which of the following?

provide muscular strength

To remove adhesive tape

pull in a direct line with the body

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the school or sport - sponsoring entity?

purchasing equipment

The most frequently injury occurring in the thigh is:

quadricep contusion

Which of the following does not produce hip extension?

rectus femoris


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