module 6: Injury assessment and emergency response - worksheet

Question 1

what is the purpose of initial evaluation?

Answer 1

to see what the acute injury is/any obvious injuries

- if not, could lead to misjudgement

Question 2

what is the purpose of periodic re-evaluation?

Answer 2

to see any improvements or the focus of the rehab

Question 3

what does S.O.A.P stand for?

Answer 3

subject portion
objective potion
assessment
plan

Question 4

what is the functional movement analysis?

Answer 4

tool used to evaluate the 7 fundamental movement patterns

Question 5

what are the parts of an E.A.P?

Answer 5

1) the personnel
2) equipment needed to carry out the tasks
3) the mechanism os communication and mode of transportation
4) facilities where the patient will be taken
5) documentation

Question 6

what is a concussion?

Answer 6

a functional injury

- acceleration and deceleration injury of the brain

Question 7

what are some injury mechanisms that could lead to a concussion?

Answer 7

• direct blows
• indirect blows
• repetitive blows
• accelerating forward then decelerating quickly

Question 8

what is second impact syndrome (SIS)?

Answer 8

a type of diffuse brain injury that is precipitated by an earlier event where a patient sustains a concussion which is unresolved

Question 9

what does SCAT stand for?

Answer 9

sport concussion assessment tool

Question 10

outline return to activity guidelines for an athlete recovering from a concussion

Answer 10

1) do not return the same day as injury
2) rest until asymptomatic
3) light aerobic exercise
4) sport specific exercise
5) non-contact training
6) full contact training after medical clearance
* *ALL steps are 24 hours apart and if symptoms re-occur, start at step 1