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PE Waiver Final Flashcards

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What is tendinitis?

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Inflammation/irritation of a tendon

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What causes tendinitis?

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

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Where can tendonitis happen? Most commonly?

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

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Symptoms of tendinitis

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pain

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How to avoid tendinitis?

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

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How to treat tendinitis?

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avoid activities that aggravate the problem. Rest and ice

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What are cramps?

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muscle spasms

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Causes of cramps

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

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How to help muscle cramps

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massage, stretch, ice, warming, Epsom salt bath

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How to reduce risk of cramps

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

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What is a sprain?

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stretch/tear of ligament

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What is a strain?

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injury of a muscle/tendon

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What causes sprains and strains?

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

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Signs of a sprain?

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pain, joint can’t move sometimes

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Signs of a strain?

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

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Treating strains/sprains?

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

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What are fractures?

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broken bone

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18
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What causes fractures?

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force on bone is stronger than the bone

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What is a displaced fracture?

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

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What is a closed fracture?

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bone breaks, but no wound on skin

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What are dislocations?

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

22
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Symptoms of dislocations

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swelling, pain, bulge, possible immobilization in are

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Treatments for dislocations

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repositioning, medicine, splint/sling, rehabilitation

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What is a concussion?

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impact jolting the brain

25
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Symptoms of concussions

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

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Signs of a concussion

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

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How often do concussions occur in the US?

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every 21 seconds

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Grade 1 Concussion

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Symptoms less than 15 minutes. No unconsciousness

29
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Grade 2 Concussion

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Symptoms longer than 15 minutes. No unconsciousness

30
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Grade 3 Concussion

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Unconsciousness

31
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Dealing with a concussion

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

32
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RICE

A

Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

33
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Ice Procedure

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

34
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Elevate Procedure

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keep raised above heart

35
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What to do in cold weather

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cover nose and mouth, prevent breathing cold + dry air

36
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Frostbite + symptoms and treatment

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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

37
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Hypothermia + Symptoms and treatment

A

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

38
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Dehydration

A

excessive loss of water

39
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Heat Exhaustion + Symptoms and Treatment

A

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

40
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Heatstroke + Symptoms and Treatment

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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

41
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Windburn and treatment

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

42
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Sunburn and treatment/prevention

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

43
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Skin cancer + prevention

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potential result of a lot of sun exposure. Sunscreen prevents

44
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Eye damage + prevention

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

45
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What does a ligament do?

A

attach bone to bone

46
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What does a tendon do?

A

attach bone to muscle

47
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Three types of muscles

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smooth, skeletal, cardiac

48
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Where are smooth muscles?

A

lines internal organs

49
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What do skeletal muscles do?

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attach to bones, made of fiber

50
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Where is the cardiac muscle?

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heart

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