Ch 17. Injury Prevention & Management

Question 1

Depending upon intensity and volume, how many hours of rest do working muscles require?

Answer 1

between 48 and 72 hours

Question 2

what is the characteristic of dolor

Answer 2

pain

Question 3

what is the characteristic of calor

Answer 3

warmth

Question 4

what is the characteristic of rubor

Answer 4

redness

Question 5

what is the characteristic of turgor

Answer 5

swelling

Question 6

what grade of strain is a very severe muscle strain characterized by the majority of muscle fibers being torn resulting in severe pain, prolonged heating of the skin over the muscle, prolonged redness, and swelling.

Answer 6

3

Question 7

When icing an injury, how long should ice be applied to the injured area?

Answer 7

15-30 minutes every 2-4 hours

Question 8

how long should compression be applied to an injured area

Answer 8

30 minutes or more allowing sufficient blood circulation

Question 9

how should an injured area be elevated

Answer 9

elevated injury area 6-12 inches above the heart

Question 10

T/F: As a personal trainer, it is crucial and professionally prudent to maintain a CPR certification and Emergency Medical System plan for assuring client safety in case of an emergency situation.

Answer 10

true