Chapter 13: Making Participant Safety A Priority

Question 1

Sprain

Answer 1

Tearing or overstretching of a ligament, joint capsule, and/or connective tissue.

Question 2

Strain

Answer 2

tearing or overstretching of a muscle or tendon.

Question 3

Compound Fracture

Answer 3

Bone fracture resulting in an open wound.

Question 4

Contusion

Answer 4

A bruise formed from an acute, traumatic blow to the body.

Question 5

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Answer 5

Painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist.

Question 6

Tendinitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of a tendon due to overuse.

Question 7

Bursitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of a bursa sac near a tendon or joint.

Question 8

Plantar Fascitis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the plantar surface of the foot.

Question 9

Shin Splints

Answer 9

Pain or inflammation of the soft tissues along the shin bone from repetitive loading.

Question 10

IT Band Friction Syndrome

Answer 10

Inflammatory overuse condition in which the IT band rubs against the lateral femoral epicondyle

Question 11

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Answer 11

Lateral deviation of the patella during knee extension that causes painful contact

Question 12

Impingements

Answer 12

When a muscle, tendon, or nerve pinches between bony structures, common areas are the shoulder and the spine.

Question 13

Heart Attack

Answer 13

Caused by an obstruction or blockage of blood flow to the heart.

Question 14

Exercise-induced brochoconstriction

Answer 14

Swelling, inflammation, or narrowing of the airways that inhibits breathing.

Question 15

Choking

Answer 15

When an object obstructs the airway.

Question 16

Concussion

Answer 16

Trauma-induced alteration of mental status resulting from a direct blow to the head.

Question 17

Seizures

Answer 17

Changes in brain activity that can cause mild to severe convulsions.