Exam 3- Preparticipation Screenings

Question 1

Primary Objectives for PPEs

Answer 1

• Detect conditions limiting participation or predisposing to injury
• Detect life threatening/disabling conditions

Question 2

Secondary Objectives for PPEs

Answer 2

• Legal requirements
• Determine general health
• Entry point into healthcare system
• Opportunity to initiate dialogue

Question 3

PPE vs PPS

Answer 3

Evaluation
- Performed in office
- Cost
- 1:1 establish rapport
Screen
- Mass participation
- Free/reduced price
- Low anxiety
- Potential for performance testing

Question 4

Frequency for Screenings

Answer 4

• > 6 weeks pre-season
• Secondary ed: at entry and every 2 years
• College: Initial, brief annual

Question 5

Screen Team members

Answer 5

• MD/DO
• PT
• ATC
• RN
• Support personnel

Question 6

Components of a screen

Answer 6

• Check in
• Vitals
• Med Hx
• MSK screening
• Gen med eval
• Fitness testing?
• Special pops?
• Check out