Sports Medicine Flashcards
The athletic trainer’s first responsibility is to teach the team cooperation.
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FALSE
False
The science of human movement is called: A Kinesiology B Radiology C Biology D Athleticism
Kinesiology
The responsibilities of an athletic trainer include:
A
Treating and preventing athletes’ injuries
B
Teaching the players the rules of the game
C
Performing surgery on injured athletes
D
Taking X-rays of athletic injuries
Treating and preventing athletes’ injuries
Paralysis means:
A
The inability to move the body above a spinal injury
B
The inability to move the body below a spinal injury
C
The loss of ability to speak after an injury
D
The loss of feeling in the torso after an injury
The inability to move the body below a spinal injury
The athletic trainer is: A A medical professional B In charge of helping players lose weight C Responsible for teaching the players about the rules of the game D Not trained to deal with sports injuries
A medical professional
The danger in moving someone who may have spinal injuries is in causing: A Paralysis B TBI C Concussion D Heart attack
Paralysis
Which of the following would not be included in the educational program for an athletic trainer?
A
A four-year college degree in athletic training
B
An internship with a college athletic team
C
A rotation in a dentist’s office
D
Classes in kinesiology
A rotation in a dentist’s office
Which of these tasks are performed by a college’s athletic trainer? A Attend high school games to recruit players B Evaluate an injured athlete on the field C Take X-rays if an athlete is injured D Work with athletes to learn new plays
Evaluate an injured athlete on the field
The athletic trainer is usually the first medical personnel to treat an injury on the field.
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TRUE
A ligament in the middle of the knee that prevents the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur, as well as provides rotational stability to the knee.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
A firm, elastic flexible type of connective tissue of a translucent whitish or yellowish color.
Cartilage
A tear in the shock-absorbing cartilage of the knee.
Torn Meniscus
A ligament in the back of the knee that keeps the shinbone from moving backwards too far.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
The pain that occurs at the front and center of the knee due to overuse.
Runner’s Knee
A break, usually in a bone.
Fracture
A separation of two bones where they meet at a joint.
Dislocation
A ligament on the inside of your knee that controls the sideways motion of your knee and brace it against unusual movement.
Medial Collateral Ligament
A minor traumatic brain injury that may occur when the head hits an object, or a moving object strikes the head.
Concussion
A break in the cranial bones.
Skull Fracture
The first thing an athletic trainer does when she comes to the aid of an injured athlete is: A Move the athlete off the field B Evaluate and assess the injury C Dial 911 to get emergency help D Roll the athlete from his back to front or front to back to check for spinal injuries
Evaluate and assess the injury
An athletic trainer:
A
Does not have any medical training
B
Drives the ambulance to the hospital after an athlete is injured
C
Is usually the first person with medical training to respond to an injury on the field at a sporting event or practice
D
Can perform emergency surgery on broken bones
Is usually the first person with medical training to respond to an injury on the field at a sporting event or practice
The team athletic trainer helps athletes recover from injuries.
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TRUE
In following RICE procedures, it’s important to:
A
Not apply ice longer than 20 minutes at one time
B
Discontinue RICE after 12 hours
C
Try using the injured area as soon as possible
D
Wrap a bandage loosely to prevent infection
Not apply ice longer than 20 minutes at one time
With all athletic injuries, except for broken bones, it is important to put weight on the injured area or use it as normally as possible to help speed the healing process.
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FALSE
Why does ice help when an athlete is injured?
A
The ice kills the nerve endings in the tissues near the injury and dulls the pain.
B
The ice increases blood flow to the injured area and speeds healing.
C
The ice reduces blood flow to the injured area to help reduce pain and muscle spasm.
D
The cold takes the injured athlete’s attention away from the pain.
The ice reduces blood flow to the injured area to help reduce pain and muscle spasm.
Jake is a pitcher in minor league baseball. After one hard pitch, he realized he was injured. He had torn the ligament in his shoulder. This injury is a: A Abrasion B Dislocation C Sprain D Fracture
Sprain
In a sports injury, compression is used: A To stretch a muscle B To start the heart C To cut off the blood flow to the extremities D To prevent swelling
To prevent swelling
Ligaments: A Are the bones in the fingers B Connect muscle to bone C Hold the bones of a joint in place D Carry oxygen away from the lungs
Hold the bones of a joint in place
Which of the following statements about heart health is not true?
A
An EKG can help to diagnose a heart condition such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
B
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects even healthy young athletes.
C
It is important to take warnings from your doctor seriously.
D
Healthy people are not at risk for heart disease, especially if they have never had any symptoms.
Healthy people are not at risk for heart disease, especially if they have never had any symptoms.
Heart disease does not affect people that are under the age of 35.
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FALSE
FALSE
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A Too much growth in the heart muscles, or "large heart" B Sprained heart muscle C Heart disease caused by shock therapy D Heart attack caused by irregular heartbeat
Too much growth in the heart muscles, or “large heart”
When an electrical impulse causes the heart muscle to squeeze, it: A Causes a heart attack B Pumps blood out from the heart to bring oxygen to all of the other parts of the body C Causes a stroke D Relaxes the heart by shocking it
Pumps blood out from the heart to bring oxygen to all of the other parts of the body
An EKG (also referred to as an ECG) sends electrical impulses into the body to test the strength and health of the heart.
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
Your best choice for a heart-healthy meal is:
A
Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cream gravy
B
Green salad with grilled chicken with olive oil dressing
C
Italian sausage sandwich on crisp, white bun
D
Fried chicken wings with creamy blue cheese dressing
Green salad with grilled chicken with olive oil dressing
Young athletes can be screened for heart defects.
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FALSE
TRUE
Only elderly people die of heart problems.
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FALSE
FALSE
Which of these statements about the heart is true?
A
Most large athletes have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
B
Athletes often have larger hearts than non-athletes.
C
Echocardiograms and electrocardiograms are basically the same test.
D
A small athlete cannot have an enlarged heart.
Athletes often have larger hearts than non-athletes.
A large heart is a sign of a serious heart condition.
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FALSE
FALSE
Short, or petite, athletes do not have a risk for large hearts and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy due to the small size of their bodies.
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FALSE
FALSE
Exercising and working muscles, as athletes do, causes: A Stroke B The muscles to grow and thicken C Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy D Heart attacks
The muscles to grow and thicken
As long as an athlete exercises daily, his food choices will not affect his health or performance.
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
Which of the following ways will not help prevent a heart condition from getting worse? A Minimize daily activities and exercise B Avoid cigarettes C Avoid drugs that are not prescribed by a doctor D Eat wisely
Minimize daily activities and exercise