Preparticipation Physical

Question 1

How long before a sport starts should a preparticipation physical be completed?

Answer 1

at least 6 weeks

Question 2

How often must a preparticipation physcial be done for high school athletes?

Answer 2

annually

Question 3

Cornerstone of the PPE and may identify 75% of problems affecting athletes

Answer 3

medical history

Question 4

Key questions of the medical history that identify hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, marfans, premature atherosclerosis

Answer 4

cardiac

Question 5

Primarily a disease of the myocardium with hypertrophy without any obvious cause. Frequently asymptomatic until sudden cardiac death

Answer 5

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Question 6

What might a delay of the brachial-femoral pulses suggest?

Answer 6

coarctation of the aorta

Question 7

Most common arrythmias found during PPEs that are rarely of consequence

Answer 7

isolated premature ventricular contractions

Question 8

What does coupling with PVC’s suggest?

Answer 8

myocarditis

Question 9

Medical condition associated with Down’s disease that requires clearance

Answer 9

atlantoaxial instability

Question 10

For what duration of athletic activity is of specific concern for diabetics?

Answer 10

activities > 30 minutes

Question 11

increase risk for heat illness and sudden cardiac death. Screening should be considered in athletes with a family history or athletes of African descent and a history of exertional rhabdomyolysis

Answer 11

sickle cell trait