Blue Book Flashcards
A sphymanometer is an instrument used to indirectly determine what?
Blood pressure
A Q angle (Greater Than) >25 degrees may predispose a patient to what postural deviation?
Genu Valgum
What is not a factor for lower extremity overuse syndromes in runners?
Short Strides
A tall athlete, long arms, pectus carinatum or excavated, high arched palate, myopia?
Marfans Syndrome
What is the maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration called?
Vital Capacity
What is myopia?
Nearsighted
What are the functions of the liver?
Carbonation Metabolism
Detoxification of Blood
Protein synthesis
Bile production
Where are body fat skin fold measurements taken from?
Biceops
Tripceps
Supriliac
Suprascapular
In hot, wet environments, the patient ability to adjust to significant increased cardiovascular workload is limited by factor?
Not being able to dispense heat/evaporation
Sprinting 50 yards asses what?
Anaerobic capacity
What is the definition of power?
Power=force x distance
During prolonged, intense training and conditioning of a patient, what cardiac change may occur over a period of time?
Heart Size
The formula to determine heart rate?
220-Age x Percentage= BPM
How long should an athlete warmup before an athletic performance?
10-15mins
What is the average calories an college athlete eat per day?
2200-4400
An athletes diet should consist of approximately___protiein,___fat, and___carbohydrate?
12-15
40-50
55-70
The pre event meal should be planned by?
Coach
Athlete
Athlete Trainer
How long should you wait after a pre event meal to digest?
3 to 4 hours
How much calcium should an female athlete with low bone mass consume a day?
1200mg
When monitoring a carbohydrate loading program for endurance, what should the athlete do the day prior to competition?
Eat high carbohydrates
Little to no exercise
How is pediculosis spread?
Close sexual contact
Proper steps in fitting football helmets?
Place helmet of head, tilt, then pull down Turn hemet side ti side Press the crown down Check for snug jaw pads Check chin strap
The____and____should be involved with the athlete and athletic trainer in selecting and maintaining the athletes protective equipment?
Coach
Equipment manager
AT
Football helmets may fall into 1 or 2 categories. These 2 types are known as___or___.
Air or fluid filled
Padded
Which organization sets the standards for eye protection for racquet sports?
ASTM
Which Vitamin help alleviate premenstral syndrome, irritability, anxiety, depression, and bloating in an female athlete?
Vitamin B6
A vegetarian would lack what mineral?
Iron
What condition is a runner most likely to experience a stress fracture of a bone?
Few high loads
or many small loads
Which of the following should be included in PPE?
Height and weight
Orthopedic screening
Vital Signs
Ear/nose/throat
What is the most common cause of fatality non sports related?
Heat stroke
What organization is in charge of bicycle helmets?
CPSC
During PPE what assessment should be used to document the maturity of and athlete secondary sexual characteristic?
Tanners 5 stage assessment
What does HOPS assessment stand for?
History
Observation
Assessment
Strength/Sensation
What is Glascow scale?
level of conscious
How to prevent patient from suffering ice injury?
Place damp cloth between skin and ice
What is impetigo?
Highly contagious red rash on mouth or face
What dietetic has been banded by the International Olympic Committee?
Furodemide (Lasix)
How should an athlete with ingrown toe nail cut nails?
Straight across
Steps for proper fitting running shoe?
Somewhat soft midsole
Flexible forefoot
Strong heal counter
What medication should a patient avoid taking during the day?
Anihistamines
Hockey players should wear___to prevent anterior compartment syndrome?
Shin guards
What type of conditions trigger hypothermia?
Wind and wet weather
What does anabolic steroids reduce in females?
Body fat
What should an athletic trainer instruct their athletes to do on long flights?
Stay hydrated
What are the effects of chronic use of smokeless tobacco?
Leukoplakia
Mouth/Throat cancer
Bad breath
What should you do if an athlete wants a tape job with no present injury?
Use stregnthing exercises to that area
What is the role of anti oxidants?
Protects cells from detrimental effects that may cause health problems and early aging
What is the primary cause of medial epicondylitis?
Hyperextension of the wrist while performing back hand shots
What type of patient should avoid high volume, high intensity, and plyometric exercises?
Patient who weight more than 220 pounds
What is a plyometric exercise?
Jump or plyo training forcing muscle to contract maximally in short amount of time
Which exercise does not require a spotter?
Curl over the chest
What is a keratoderma known for?
Callus
How can a UTI be prevented?
Sanitary bowel and Bladder habits
What is torus fracture?
Compressive fracture that bows in most commonly seen in pediatric
How many servings of fruit should and athlete have a day?
Depends on the patients height and weight
How long should stretching last?
10-30 secs
Signs of low carbohydrate diet?
Fatigue
Hypoglycemia
Ketosis
Headaches
Which of the following is not a neural effect of resistance training?
Increased muscle capillary density
To prevent a hazardous electrical problem in the athletic training facility___and___should never be used?
Multiple adapters
Extension cords
What is adenopathy?
Enlarged lympnodes
