Blue Book Flashcards

1
Q

A sphymanometer is an instrument used to indirectly determine what?

A

Blood pressure

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2
Q

A Q angle (Greater Than) >25 degrees may predispose a patient to what postural deviation?

A

Genu Valgum

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3
Q

What is not a factor for lower extremity overuse syndromes in runners?

A

Short Strides

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4
Q

A tall athlete, long arms, pectus carinatum or excavated, high arched palate, myopia?

A

Marfans Syndrome

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5
Q

What is the maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration called?

A

Vital Capacity

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6
Q

What is myopia?

A

Nearsighted

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7
Q

What are the functions of the liver?

A

Carbonation Metabolism
Detoxification of Blood
Protein synthesis
Bile production

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8
Q

Where are body fat skin fold measurements taken from?

A

Biceops
Tripceps
Supriliac
Suprascapular

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9
Q

In hot, wet environments, the patient ability to adjust to significant increased cardiovascular workload is limited by factor?

A

Not being able to dispense heat/evaporation

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10
Q

Sprinting 50 yards asses what?

A

Anaerobic capacity

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11
Q

What is the definition of power?

A

Power=force x distance

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12
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During prolonged, intense training and conditioning of a patient, what cardiac change may occur over a period of time?

A

Heart Size

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13
Q

The formula to determine heart rate?

A

220-Age x Percentage= BPM

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14
Q

How long should an athlete warmup before an athletic performance?

A

10-15mins

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15
Q

What is the average calories an college athlete eat per day?

A

2200-4400

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16
Q

An athletes diet should consist of approximately___protiein,___fat, and___carbohydrate?

A

12-15
40-50
55-70

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17
Q

The pre event meal should be planned by?

A

Coach
Athlete
Athlete Trainer

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18
Q

How long should you wait after a pre event meal to digest?

A

3 to 4 hours

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19
Q

How much calcium should an female athlete with low bone mass consume a day?

A

1200mg

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20
Q

When monitoring a carbohydrate loading program for endurance, what should the athlete do the day prior to competition?

A

Eat high carbohydrates

Little to no exercise

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21
Q

How is pediculosis spread?

A

Close sexual contact

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22
Q

Proper steps in fitting football helmets?

A
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
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23
Q

The____and____should be involved with the athlete and athletic trainer in selecting and maintaining the athletes protective equipment?

A

Coach
Equipment manager
AT

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24
Q

Football helmets may fall into 1 or 2 categories. These 2 types are known as___or___.

A

Air or fluid filled

Padded

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25
Q

Which organization sets the standards for eye protection for racquet sports?

A

ASTM

26
Q

Which Vitamin help alleviate premenstral syndrome, irritability, anxiety, depression, and bloating in an female athlete?

A

Vitamin B6

27
Q

A vegetarian would lack what mineral?

A

Iron

28
Q

What condition is a runner most likely to experience a stress fracture of a bone?

A

Few high loads

or many small loads

29
Q

Which of the following should be included in PPE?

A

Height and weight
Orthopedic screening
Vital Signs
Ear/nose/throat

30
Q

What is the most common cause of fatality non sports related?

A

Heat stroke

31
Q

What organization is in charge of bicycle helmets?

A

CPSC

32
Q

During PPE what assessment should be used to document the maturity of and athlete secondary sexual characteristic?

A

Tanners 5 stage assessment

33
Q

What does HOPS assessment stand for?

A

History
Observation
Assessment
Strength/Sensation

34
Q

What is Glascow scale?

A

level of conscious

35
Q

How to prevent patient from suffering ice injury?

A

Place damp cloth between skin and ice

36
Q

What is impetigo?

A

Highly contagious red rash on mouth or face

37
Q

What dietetic has been banded by the International Olympic Committee?

A

Furodemide (Lasix)

38
Q

How should an athlete with ingrown toe nail cut nails?

A

Straight across

39
Q

Steps for proper fitting running shoe?

A

Somewhat soft midsole
Flexible forefoot
Strong heal counter

40
Q

What medication should a patient avoid taking during the day?

A

Anihistamines

41
Q

Hockey players should wear___to prevent anterior compartment syndrome?

A

Shin guards

42
Q

What type of conditions trigger hypothermia?

A

Wind and wet weather

43
Q

What does anabolic steroids reduce in females?

A

Body fat

44
Q

What should an athletic trainer instruct their athletes to do on long flights?

A

Stay hydrated

45
Q

What are the effects of chronic use of smokeless tobacco?

A

Leukoplakia
Mouth/Throat cancer
Bad breath

46
Q

What should you do if an athlete wants a tape job with no present injury?

A

Use stregnthing exercises to that area

47
Q

What is the role of anti oxidants?

A

Protects cells from detrimental effects that may cause health problems and early aging

48
Q

What is the primary cause of medial epicondylitis?

A

Hyperextension of the wrist while performing back hand shots

49
Q

What type of patient should avoid high volume, high intensity, and plyometric exercises?

A

Patient who weight more than 220 pounds

50
Q

What is a plyometric exercise?

A

Jump or plyo training forcing muscle to contract maximally in short amount of time

51
Q

Which exercise does not require a spotter?

A

Curl over the chest

52
Q

What is a keratoderma known for?

A

Callus

53
Q

How can a UTI be prevented?

A

Sanitary bowel and Bladder habits

54
Q

What is torus fracture?

A

Compressive fracture that bows in most commonly seen in pediatric

55
Q

How many servings of fruit should and athlete have a day?

A

Depends on the patients height and weight

56
Q

How long should stretching last?

A

10-30 secs

57
Q

Signs of low carbohydrate diet?

A

Fatigue
Hypoglycemia
Ketosis
Headaches

58
Q

Which of the following is not a neural effect of resistance training?

A

Increased muscle capillary density

59
Q

To prevent a hazardous electrical problem in the athletic training facility___and___should never be used?

A

Multiple adapters

Extension cords

60
Q

What is adenopathy?

A

Enlarged lympnodes