Injury Prevention

Question 1

intrinsic factors of injury prevention

Answer 1

screening

fitness and conditioning

Question 2

extrinsic factors of injury prevention

Answer 2

environment

protective equipment

Question 3

what is the purpose of screening

Answer 3

identify who may be at risk and establish a baseline

Question 4

in screening, what is a good purpose of medical history collection

Answer 4

create personal information cards

Question 5

what is training age

Answer 5

years of experience in physical conditioning and training

plyometrics and resistance training

Question 6

what is sexual maturity

Answer 6

wide variance in physical development throughout adolescence

Question 7

what is an integral physical development component for injury reduction

Answer 7

plyometric ability

Question 8

what two tests are mentioned for injury risk physical evaluation

Answer 8

functional movement screen

the Y balance test

Question 9

what can help prevent heat stress

Answer 9

more breaks and water

Question 10

chance of heat stress higher with…

Answer 10

high humidity, equipment, certain clothing

Question 11

if we are not drinking water, we lose ___ L of water for up to ___ hours

Answer 11

lose 1 L of water for up to 2 hours

Question 12

what % of humidity IMPAIRES evaporation

Answer 12

65%

Question 13

what % of humidity STOPS evaporation

Answer 13

75%

Question 14

recommended fluid consumption interval for preventing heat illness

Answer 14

20 oz 2-3 hours prior to activity, and an additional 10 oz 10-20 minutes before exercise

Question 15

mild dehydration occurs when what % of body weight is lost in fluid

Answer 15

2%

Question 16

when engaged in minimal activity, how much water is needed daily

Answer 16

2.5L

Question 17

what is the most effective method of avoiding heat stress

Answer 17

acclimatization

Question 18

about how long does acclimatization take

Answer 18

7 days

Question 19

what can be done to help athletes gradually acclimate

Answer 19

equipment restrictions

Question 20

what cause heat cramps

Answer 20

excessive water loss and electrolyte imbalance

Question 21

where do heat cramps typically occur

Answer 21

calf and abdominal area

Question 22

what causes heat syncope (collapse)

Answer 22

peripheral vasodilation or pooling of blood in extremities resulting in dizziness and fainting

Question 23

T or F

when recovering from heat syncope (collapse) you should chug fluids to recover as fast as possible

Answer 23

F

you should drink gradually and elevate extremities

Question 24

exertional heat exhaustion involve a core temp. of

Answer 24

<105 degrees

Question 25

exertional heat stroke involves a core temp. of

Answer 25

>105 degrees

Question 26

what is the heat injury related with cross-fit

Answer 26

acute exertional rhabdomyolysis

Question 27

what is acute exertional rhabdomyolysis

Answer 27

sudden catabolic destruction or degeneration of skeletal muscle

Question 28

someone with sickle-cell trait should watch out for ...

Answer 28

acute exertional rhabdomyolysis

Question 29

how much heat is lost through radiation at the head and neck

Answer 29

50%

Question 30

how much heat is lost through radiation

Answer 30

65%

Question 31

how much heat is lost through evaporation

Answer 31

20%

Question 32

at what cold temperatures is death imminent

Answer 32

77-85F or 25-29C

Question 33

what is the second cause of death by weather phenomena

Answer 33

lightning

Question 34

what should you do if your are outdoor and your hair stands up

Answer 34

get down to the ground, but not flat as that increases surface area

Question 35

the method to estimate distance of a storm

Answer 35

from the time the lightning is sighted to the clap of thunder count, divide by 5 to calculate the miles away count of 30 indicates inherent danger count of 15 everyone should leave the field

Question 36

what 3 things are important to injury prevention and equipment

Answer 36

selection fitting maintenance

Question 37

what is an important quality of the football helmet

Answer 37

padding inflates to fit the player's head shape

Question 38

what should be the priority when buying a hockey helmet

Answer 38

the fit

Question 39

T of F | mouth guards should extend back as far as last molar

Answer 39

T

Question 40

T or F | It is ok for mouthguards to impede speech

Answer 40

F | should fit comfortably and not impede speech or breathing

Question 41

shoulder cups must cover what?

Answer 41

the deltoid

Question 42

neck opening of shoulder pads must alow athlete to...

Answer 42

raise arms over head without pads sliding forward and back

Question 43

what equipment can be used for groin injuries

Answer 43

core shorts

Question 44

what can socks protect from

Answer 44

lacerations and blisters

Question 45

what is a cost effective piece of ankle equipment

Answer 45

braces

Question 46

what types of people wear neoprene

Answer 46

people who have sustained collateral ligament injuries, patellofemoral conditions, or chronic knee injuries.

Question 47

components of a wellness screening

Answer 47

diet exercise and weight control lifestyle habits that pose threat to wellness (smoking, alcohol etc.) sleep habits

Question 48

what are the 3 areas of concern in regard to environmental conditions

Answer 48

hyperthermia hypothermia lightning storms

Question 49

to prevent heat illness, what 3 environmental things should you monitor

Answer 49

sunshine, heat and humidity

Question 50

treatment for heat exhaustion

Answer 50

remove excess clothing fluid ingestion place in cool environment

Question 51

a drop in core temperature stimulates what

Answer 51

shivering

Question 52

a football helmet should cover what part of the spine

Answer 52

C1 and C2

Question 53

what parts of the trunk and thorax must be protected

Answer 53

bony protuberances shoulders ribs spine

Question 54

in what way are knee braces often worn

Answer 54

prophylactically