Final exam study Flashcards
What is sports medicine?
a multidisciplinary approach to health care for those seriously involved in exercise & sport
What are the different professions under Sports medicine umbrella?
- Family/team physicians
- Physician assistant
- Athletic trainer
- Physical therapist
- Physical therapist assistant
- Chiropractor
- Massage therapist
- Strength/conditioning coach
- Sports nutritionist
- Sports psychologist
What are the 2 primary roles of sports medicine?
**Promote **lifelong fitness and wellness & encourage Prevention of illness and injury
Sport Medicine was recognized as a specialty in…
20th century
The American College of Sports Medicine was founded in…
1954
The sports medicine field are at such a high demand due to…
improved (healthy) lifestyle & increased in athletic participations
What is Athletic Training?
the rendering of specialized care to those individuals involved in exercise & athletics
Athletic Training was identified as an Allied Health Profession in…
1991
What are the 5 responsibilities of athletic trainer?
- Prevention
- Evaluation
- Rehabilitation
- Recognition
- Care
(PERRC)
What are some of the skills an athletic trainer should possess?
- Problem-solving
- Motor skills
- Communication
- Good judegement & decision-making
Where do athletic training work?
- Schools/colleges
- Clinics
- Military
- Industrial
- Professional teams
What does NATA stands for?
National Athletic Trainers Association
Why should athletic trainer keep up-to-date & accurate documentation?
To serve as evidence of treatment and avoid legal issues
What is the difference b/w athletic training vs. athletic trainer?
Athletic training is the **professions **(AHP) while athletic trainer is the **person **performing the duties.
What is the Duty of Care?
Responsibility to render treatment & procedures related to health & well-being of an athlete
What is Tort?
Legal wrongs committed against a person
What is Negligence vs. Gross Negligence?
Negligence is the legal wrong characterized by the failure to act a reasonable person would in a situation
Gross Negligence is failure to provide a slight amount of care when needed.
What should an athlete sign to give consents to an atheletic trainer?
Assumption of risk form
What are the purposes of an athletic training room?
- Serves as a* physical place* for athlete to receive care
- Serves as a physical place forAT to provide care
- Serves as a physical place for storing equipments & suplplies
What are the 5 areas of an athletic training room?
- Taping area
- Treatment/Rehabiliation area
- Wet area
- Office area
- Evaluation area
TTWOE
What are some MUST haves in an athletic training room?
- ice machine
- heat & a/c
- taping tables
- treatment tables
- hydrocollator
- wheelchair
What are some WANTS in an athletic training room?
- TV
- nutrition bars
- yoga ball
- waterfall
What does CPR stands for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
How many compressions are given per min in CPR?
100bpm
At what depth of compression is CPR given?
2 in.
What are some reason CPR would be stopped?
- person begins breathing
- advanced medical personnel arrived (EMT, police)
- another trained person takes over
- AED arrives on scene
- scene becomes unsafe
- you become exhausted
What does AED stands for?
Automated External Defibrillator
AED delivers an electrical shock known as…
defibrillation
What is necessary in order for the Good Samaritan Law to protect the rescuer?
- They have good intentions
- They have no malicious intent (to cause further harm)
- He/she provides caress to the best of their ability
What are the 3 C’s in an emergency situation?
Check - Call - Care
To check for conciousness you….
To check for breathing you….
- tap on their shoulder & call them
- press your finger against their neck (artery)
CPR…
increases the chance of one’s survival
What is the difference between heart attack & cardiac arrest?
Heart attack is a medical situations that lead to cardiac arrest whereas cardiac arrest is when the heart stop.
What is a pacemaker?
A small device implanted in the chest to control heartbeat & prevent it from beating slowly.
