PE Waiver Final

Question 1

What is tendinitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation/irritation of a tendon

Question 2

What causes tendinitis?

Answer 2

repetitive, minor impact on the affected area, or more serious injury. Incorrect posture and poor stretching/conditioning increase risk. Overuse.

Question 3

Where can tendonitis happen? Most commonly?

Answer 3

anywhere a tendon connects a bone to a muscle. Usually at base of the thumb, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, achilles tendon

Question 4

Symptoms of tendinitis

Answer 4

pain

Question 5

How to avoid tendinitis?

Answer 5

Gradually build up activity. Use limited force and limited repetitions. Stop if unusual pain occurs

Question 6

How to treat tendinitis?

Answer 6

avoid activities that aggravate the problem. Rest and ice

Question 7

What are cramps?

Answer 7

muscle spasms

Question 8

Causes of cramps

Answer 8

Poor blood circulation, overexertion, insufficient stretching, exercising in heat, muscle fatigue, dehydration, magnesium/potassium deficiency

Question 9

How to help muscle cramps

Answer 9

massage, stretch, ice, warming, Epsom salt bath

Question 10

How to reduce risk of cramps

Answer 10

eat foods with vitamins, magnesium, and calcium. Stay hydrated. Stretch

Question 11

What is a sprain?

Answer 11

stretch/tear of ligament

Question 12

What is a strain?

Answer 12

injury of a muscle/tendon

Question 13

What causes sprains and strains?

Answer 13

direct/indirect trauma that knocks a joint out of position, overstretching or rupturing ligaments

Question 14

Signs of a sprain?

Answer 14

pain, joint can’t move sometimes

Question 15

Signs of a strain?

Answer 15

pain, muscle spasms, muscle weakness, swelling/inflammation, cramping

Question 16

Treating strains/sprains?

Answer 16

RICE, for more severe cases call a doctor: surgery, rehab. plan, activity modification

Question 17

What are fractures?

Answer 17

broken bone

Question 18

What causes fractures?

Answer 18

force on bone is stronger than the bone

Question 19

What is a displaced fracture?

Answer 19

bone snaps in two+ parts, the bone is not lined up. many places is called a comminuted fracture.

Question 20

What is a closed fracture?

Answer 20

bone breaks, but no wound on skin

Question 21

What are dislocations?

Answer 21

joint injuries that force the ends of the bone out of position.

Question 22

Symptoms of dislocations

Answer 22

swelling, pain, bulge, possible immobilization in are

Question 23

Treatments for dislocations

Answer 23

repositioning, medicine, splint/sling, rehabilitation

Question 24

What is a concussion?

Answer 24

impact jolting the brain

Question 25

Symptoms of concussions

Answer 25

bruising, damage to blood vessels/nerves, dizzyness, vision issues, unconsciousness.

Question 26

Signs of a concussion

Answer 26

confusion, clumsiness, slurred speech, nausea/vomiting, headache, dizzyness, blurred vision, noise sensitivity, sluggishness, ringing in ears, behavior changes, concentration difficulties, memory loss

Question 27

How often do concussions occur in the US?

Answer 27

every 21 seconds

Question 28

Grade 1 Concussion

Answer 28

Symptoms less than 15 minutes. No unconsciousness

Question 29

Grade 2 Concussion

Answer 29

Symptoms longer than 15 minutes. No unconsciousness

Question 30

Grade 3 Concussion

Answer 30

Unconsciousness

Question 31

Dealing with a concussion

Answer 31

Medical attention (grade 3), take a break, try to prevent another concussion

Question 32

RICE

Answer 32

Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

Question 33

Ice Procedure

Answer 33

ice for 10 - 15 minutes three times a day for two days. If still swollen after two days see a doctor

Question 34

Elevate Procedure

Answer 34

keep raised above heart

Question 35

What to do in cold weather

Answer 35

cover nose and mouth, prevent breathing cold + dry air

Question 36

Frostbite + symptoms and treatment

Answer 36

It's damage to exposed skin and tissues by extreme cold. Skin is pale, hard, and numb Get warm + thaw area with warm water. Medical help if no improvement

Question 37

Hypothermia + Symptoms and treatment

Answer 37

dangerously low body temperature due to extreme cold/submersion in cold water. Drowsiness, weakness, confusion. Slow heart rate > shock > heart failure Medical help immediately.

Question 38

Dehydration

Answer 38

excessive loss of water

Question 39

Heat Exhaustion + Symptoms and Treatment

Answer 39

physical stress on body due to overheating. Heavy sweating, cold/clammy skin, dizziness, confusion, fainting, weak/rapid pulse, cramps, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting

Question 40

Heatstroke + Symptoms and Treatment

Answer 40

dangerous condition in which the body loses its ability to cool itself through perspiration immediate death if signs are ignored Call for medical help and try to cool person down

Question 41

Windburn and treatment

Answer 41

irritation due to wind drying oily layer; skin is red, dry, and sore. Lotion, cover skin, lip balm

Question 42

Sunburn and treatment/prevention

Answer 42

burning of skin's outer layers. wear protective clothing/sunscreen at least 15 SPF

Question 43

Skin cancer + prevention

Answer 43

potential result of a lot of sun exposure. Sunscreen prevents

Question 44

Eye damage + prevention

Answer 44

potential result of ultraviolet rays. Sunglasses, hat, or visor

Question 45

What does a ligament do?

Answer 45

attach bone to bone

Question 46

What does a tendon do?

Answer 46

attach bone to muscle

Question 47

Three types of muscles

Answer 47

smooth, skeletal, cardiac

Question 48

Where are smooth muscles?

Answer 48

lines internal organs

Question 49

What do skeletal muscles do?

Answer 49

attach to bones, made of fiber

Question 50

Where is the cardiac muscle?

Answer 50

heart