Quizzes Unit 1

Question 1

Examination of a patient with a medical condition ideally follows which of the following systematic approaches

Answer 1

comprehensive medical history, systemic review, condition-specific examination

Question 2

The review of body systems in an orthopedic evaluation focuses on one anatomical site or system while a review of body systems for general medical conditions focuses o

Answer 2

all systems

multiple systems

Question 3

A patient who has a history of diabetes and asthma, which may or may not be related to the current condition he or she is being evaluated for, would be documented as having which of the following

Answer 3

comorbid conditions

Question 4

Family history is an important component of a comprehensive history. Which of the following conditions and diseases have a genetic tendency

Answer 4

heart disease , hypertension , addictions

Question 5

Assessment of vital signs includes height and weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and which of the following

Answer 5

body temperature

Question 6

A blood pressure cuff that is too small for an athlete will result in which of the following

Answer 6

abnormally high blood pressure reading

Question 7

When taking a blood pressure reading, the fifth Korotkoff sound is referred to and recorded as which of the following

Answer 7

diastolic pressure

Question 8

Bradycardia is common in athletes and is defined as which of the following

Answer 8

fewer than 60 beats/min

Question 9

Which of the following methods is known to be the most reliable measure of core body temperature

Answer 9

rectal temperature

Question 10

When a health-care professional uses a stethoscope for auscultation, the bell is used for high-pitched sounds such as bowel, lung, and normal heart sounds.

Answer 10

false

Question 11

It is not necessary to obtain consent from a patient before ordering or performing any type of diagnostic imaging or tests as long as there are minimal risks and no contraindications to the procedure.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

Which of the following is classified and referred to as diagnostic testing

Answer 12

urinalysis

Question 13

An X-ray without any type of contrast medium is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is commonly ordered to confirm a suspicion about which of the following conditions or injuries?

Answer 13

dislocation of a joint

Question 14

A radionuclide bone scan is most often used to identify and confirm suspicion of which of the following injuries or conditions

Answer 14

stress fracture

Question 15

One of the benefits of a CT scan is the ability to obtain high-resolution radiographs in 3D or cross-section to give better visualization of internal structures. Which of the following statements best explains risk associated with a CT scan?

Answer 15

The risk of additional radiation exposure must outweigh the benefits of the definitive diagnosis.

Question 16

An MRI scan produces images of the body using which of the following

Answer 16

magnetic field

Question 17

Electromyography is ordered and performed to measure which of the following

Answer 17

muscle

Question 18

Laparoscopy can be used as a diagnostic tool or to provide a venue for surgical procedures for which of the following conditions

Answer 18

appendicitis

Question 19

Glucose, pH, protein, ketones, bilirubin, hemoglobin, and specific gravity can all be determined from which of the following tests

Answer 19

urinalysis

Question 20

A pulse oximeter measures the amount of saturation of peripheral oxygen in the blood. Values below what percentage are identified as a critical level of hypoxia

Answer 20

85

Question 21

The Snellen chart is used to test peripheral vision and visual acuity at a close distance, and the Rosenbaum chart is used to assess distance vision for an athlete with a suspected eye injury

Answer 21

false

Question 22

The length of the eye and the curvature of the cornea determine the refractive error of an eye. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is produced by a shorter-than-normal eye

Answer 22

true

Question 23

Blunt injury to the eye, such as getting hit with a ball, can displace the orbital contents posteriorly and create a sudden increase in pressure within the orbit that creates a fracture. This type of orbital fracture is commonly referred to as a/an ______________ fracture

Answer 23

blow out

Question 24

the large space behind the lens of the eye is filled with which of follwing

Answer 24

vitreous humor

Question 25

when a swinging light test is performed and the pupil of the injured eye appears to dilate or does not react the same as the uninjured eye, this sign is referred to as which of the following

Answer 25

afferent pupillary defect

Question 26

When evaluating the internal structures of the eye through an ophthalmoscope, the optic disk can most easily be located by first locating which of the following structures that lead back to the disk

Answer 26

blood vessels

Question 27

An athlete who is diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis may return to practice or play

Answer 27

when the condition is completely resolved

Question 28

An athlete with a hyphema is in jeopardy of a serious sight-threatening condition that requires immediate referral to an eye care specialist. In which of the following positions should the athlete be transported

Answer 28

head elevated or semi-reclined seated

Question 29

Many eye injuries sustained by athletes are permanent and are associated with serious vision loss. Appropriate eye protection reduces the risk significantly. Which of the following is recommended for sports with high velocity projectiles such as balls and hockey pucks

Answer 29

polycarbonate eye guards with strap

Question 30

Corneal or sclera lacerations can routinely be diagnosed by the athletic trainer with a fluorescein dye test and do not need referral to an eye care specialist or physician

Answer 30

false

Question 31

During examination of the ear, the Weber test and the Rinne test are used to distinguish between ______________ and sensorineural hearing losses

Answer 31

conductive

Question 32

Pharyngitis that is caused by streptococcus is commonly referred to as ______________ and must be referred to a physician for diagnosis and treatment

Answer 32

strep throat

Question 33

The blunt trauma of an athlete getting hit in the ear with a baseball may cause a sudden change in air pressure in the ear forceful enough to rupture the tympanic membrane. Complicated ruptures may require surgery performed by an otolaryngologist

Answer 33

true

Question 34

Conductive hearing loss involves the inner ear, where sensory receptors convert sound waves into neural impulses, thus classifying it as a mechanical dysfunction

Answer 34

false

Question 35

Which part of the inner ear encodes the mechanical vibrations as electrical impulses that are sent to the eighth cranial nerve

Answer 35

cochlea

Question 36

An athlete who is experiencing purulent nasal drainage that is yellow, green, or brown may have which of the following conditions?

Answer 36

bacterial sinusitis

Question 37

an athlete complaining of otalgia, fever, feeling of fullness in the ear, and diminished hearing should be referred to a physician with suspicion of which of the following conditions

Answer 37

otitis media

Question 38

Nonallergic rhinitis that occurs after eating, particularly after eating hot and spicy foods, is referred to as which of the following

Answer 38

gustatory rhinitis

Question 39

Blunt force trauma to the side of the nose often results in epistaxis and an associated nasal fracture. A continued complaint of chronic nasal obstruction well after the initial trauma may be the result of which of the following

Answer 39

deviated septum

Question 40

Oral cancer is a very serious condition that involves the tongue, lips, and gums. Each year approximately 30,000 new cases are diagnosed. Which of the following terms refers to precancerous white lesions typically found on the sides of the tongue, lower lip, or floor of the mouth

Answer 40

leukoplakia