Palpations/Special Tests

Question 1

Palpations detect:

Answer 1

Temp
Swelling
Point Tenderness
Crepitus
Deformity
Muscle Spasm
Cutaneous Sensation
Pulse

Question 2

When palpating

Answer 2

Wash hands before.
Work away from site of pain and than gradually work your way closer.
Start gentle and work deeper.

Question 3

Decreased circulation means

Answer 3

decreased body temperature

Question 4

Hard tissue indicates ____, ____, and ______. Soft Tissue indicates ____ or _____.

Answer 4

1. Muscle Spasm
2. Myositis Ossificans
3. Trigger Point
4. Swelling
5. Hemorrhaging

Question 5

Always palpate

Answer 5

BILATERALLY

Question 6

The first thing to rule out when palpating is

Answer 6

fractures. (fractures first- FF)

Question 7

Stress tests indicates

Answer 7

ligament damage

Question 8

Only remove athletes clothing/equipment if

Answer 8

cerebrospinal injury, bleeding or fx are ruled out.

Question 9

A rapid and strong pulse may indicate:

Answer 9

heatstroke, high blood pressure, hyperglycemia.

Question 10

Rapid and weak pulse may indicate

Answer 10

shock, internal bleeding

Question 11

Slow and strong pulse may indicate

Answer 11

head/brain injury, drug use or stroke.

Question 12

List three ways of transportation and describe each

Answer 12

1. Ambulatory Assistance: arms over shoulders (one or two helpers) allow for athlete to not use so much weight on extremity, walk off easier.
2. Manual Conveyance: wheel chair/sports chair or certain amount of people create a chair with arms and carry off athlete
3. Spine board: secure athlete to a spine board. usually done with 6-8 people. Transport athlete off with a gator.