Week 1 - Athletic Therapy (the AT as a healthcare provider)

Question 1

iatric?

Answer 1

Healing

Question 2

Arthro?

Answer 2

Joint

Question 3

Edema

Answer 3

Excess fluid

Question 4

Brachi?

Answer 4

Arm

Question 5

Chondro?

Answer 5

Cartilage

Question 6

Cubit

Answer 6

Elbow

Question 7

Pes/ ped/ pod?

Answer 7

Foot

Question 8

Gen(u)?

Answer 8

Knee

Question 9

Gleno?

Answer 9

Shoulder

Question 10

Halluc(is)?

Answer 10

1st toe (big toe)

Question 11

Ortho and Rectus?

Answer 11

Straigth

Question 12

Pollic(us)

Answer 12

Thumb

Question 13

Gastr(o)?

Answer 13

stomach/ intestines –> belly –> calf = belly of leg

Question 14

Main role of AT?

Answer 14

prevent, recognize, manage, rehab, injuries

Question 15

Difference between/w Physio and AT?

Answer 15

AT –> emergency response + first aid, on the sideline

Physio –> wider scope, cardio respiratory and neural

Question 16

Accrediting institute in Canada for ATs?

Answer 16

Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA)
or
NATA

Question 17

Employment for ATs?

Answer 17

clinic, hospitals, sports teams, college/uni/ high school/ corporate

Question 18

Scope of an AT?

Answer 18

on-field immediate care
-Tape
-Assess
-life-support
-concussion
-R2P
-First aid

Clinical treatment/ assess
- injury assess
- rehab techniques
- modalities
mobilization
- reconditioning
- educate
prevent

Question 19

AT History?

Answer 19

Greek and Roman

Current AT came in late 19th century –> massage, ointments, home remedies
– The TRainer’s Bible

Question 20

5 AT Competencies?

Answer 20

Prevention –> pre-exam, train/condition, diet/lifestyle

Assessment –> index of suspicion, HOPS

Intervention –> on field, rehab, modalities, R2P

Practice Management –> charting, eep/ supplies, supervise

Professional Responsibilities –> continuing education

Question 21

Liability?

Answer 21

legal responsibility for harm one person causes another

Question 22

Negligence?

Answer 22

Fail to use reasonable care to avoid injury
- duty of care
- breach of duty
-cause
- damages

Question 23

Good Samaritan Act?

Answer 23

No liability for emergency aid unless gross negligence
–> Doesn’t apply if employed for the purpose of medical aid (AT)

Question 24

Nonfeasance?

Answer 24

omission - failure to perform legal duty

Question 24

TORTS?

Answer 24

A wrongful act for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction

Question 25

Malfeasance?

Answer 25

Commission - act outside legal duty

Question 26

misfeasance?

Answer 26

Doing something improperly that is w/in legal duty (mistake)

Question 27

Purpose of EAP?

Answer 27

Establish procedures followed in an emergency Maintain CNS and CV function

Question 27

Insurance?

Answer 27

Certified Therapist Professional liability Clinic Insurance

Question 28

Info needed for EAP

Answer 28

Site specific info Phone numbers Player info

Question 29

EAP Personnel and roles?

Answer 29

Charge person --> most qualified, take control, assess injury Call person --> call EMS - give directions Control Person --> Crowd control

Question 30

Steps of an Emergency Response?

Answer 30

Primary survery Secondary Survey

Question 31

Primary Survey Steps?

Answer 31

- Is injury life-threatening? - LOC? - ABCs? - Bleeding? - SHock? If yes - Call EMS

Question 32

Levels of Consciousness?

Answer 32

AVPU Alert (time, place, person) Verbal (not fully oriented) Pain (responds to pain stimulus but not voice) Unresponsive Stabilize c-spine

Question 33

Secondary Survey?

Answer 33

After LTI's have been ruled out - Vitals - Injury history - Msklt eval what happened, neck pain, hit head, what hurts?

Question 34

Vitals?

Answer 34

Temp LOC Pulse BR Eyes (PERRL) Skin colour/ condition

Question 35

Eye survey?

Answer 35

PERRL = pupils equal, round, reactive to light