Chap 8 Flashcards
- What type of injury is likely to result from a low-velocity, high-mass force?
a. Axial
b. Dense
c. Diffuse
d. Focal
c
- What shoe characteristics should be recommended for a runner with high, rigid arches?
a. Soft midsoles, curved lasts, and low hindfoot stability
b. Firm midsoles, semi-curved lasts, and moderate hindfoot stability
c. Firm midsoles, straight lasts, and moderate hindfoot stability
d. Very firm midsoles, straight lasts, and strong hindfoot stability
a
- The air bladder in a football helmet should be inspected
a. daily.
b. weekly.
c. monthly.
d. at the beginning and middle of the season.
a
- All of the following are advantages of the thermal-set mouth guard except
a. inexpensive.
b. provides a loop strap.
c. covers both upper and lower dental arches.
d. readily available.
c
- Knee braces designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and protect unstable anterior cruciate ligament injuries are
a. derotational.
b. functional.
c. prophylactic.
d. rehabilitative.
b
- True or False: A cervical rolls attached to football shoulder pads can decrease axial loading on the cervical spine when the neck is flexed.
F
- Which type of football shoulder pad provides less protection to the shoulder region but allows more glenohumeral motion?
a. Inside cantilever
b. Outside cantilever
c. Double cantilever
d. Flat
d
- Which of the following is NOT a function of a neoprene sleeve?
a. Provides therapeutic warmth
b. Provides compression
c. Provides protection from external forces
d. Provides support
c
- Standards for protective eyewear are established by the
a. ASTM.
b. NOCSAE.
c. HECC.
d. AOA.
a
- True or False: If an athlete provides their own protective equipment, the athletic trainer is not responsible for ensuring that it fits correctly and is maintained properly.
F
- Durable medical equipment (DME) are devices that are used for medical purposes and are designed to withstand multiple uses. Examples of DME are:
A. Slings
B. Crutches
C. Canes
D. All of the Above
E. None of the Above
d
- Explain the procedures for fitting a football helmet.
Answer:
a. The player should have a haircut in the style that will be worn during the competitive season and should wet his hair to simulate game conditions. Measure the circumference of the head above the ears, using the tape measure supplied by the manufacturer. The suggested helmet size is listed on the reverse side of the tape.
b. Select the proper-sized shell and adjust the front and back sizes and jaw pads for a proper fit.
c. Inflate the air bladder by holding the bulb with an arch in the hose; to deflate, the hose is in a straight position.
d. Ensure that the helmet fits snugly around the player’s head and covers the base of the skull but does not impinge the cervical spine when the neck is extended. The ear holes should match up with the external auditory ear canal. Check that the four-point chin strap is of equal tension and length on both sides, placing the chin pad an equal distance from each side of the helmet.
e. Check that the face mask allows for a complete field of vision and the helmet is one to two finger widths above the eyebrows and extends two finger widths away from the forehead and nose.
f. Check that the helmet does not move when the athlete presses forward on the rear of the helmet and when the athlete presses straight down on top of the helmet.
g. Check that the helmet does not slip when the athlete is asked to “bull” the neck while you grasp the face mask pulling left and then right.
- In addition to reducing dental and oral soft-tissue injuries, what other injuries could potentially be prevented by a properly fitted mouth guard?
Answer: jaw fractures, cerebral concussions, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries
- A football athlete has sustained a fracture to his lower arm. Two weeks postinjury, the athlete is allowed to participate. Which of the following must be done for this athlete to participate?
a. The cast must be covered by at least 1/2-inch closed-cell foam.
b. The cast must be covered by at least 1/4-inch open-cell foam.
c. The cast must be covered by at least 1/2-inch open-cell foam.
d. The cast must be covered by at least 1/4-inch closed-cell foam.
A
- Discuss potential issues associated with an athletic trainer constructing a custom protective device for an individual.
Answer: The following points should be addressed in the response:
Advantages of constructing pads: cost, design, and availability; custom pads can be designed to meet the needs of the individual.
Concerns: The athletic trainer should take caution to ensure that custom-made devices are constructed and fit properly; the athletic trainer assumes legal responsibility for use of any custom-made devices.
