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two scripture verses dealing with blood, injury, wounds, etc

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Luke 13:28

proverbs 17:22

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what is the difference between acute & chronic forms of injury

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acute is associated with a traumatic event (ACL tear, contusions); chronic is associated with overuse and results in gradual structural change

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3 common sites of overuse injuries

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patellar tendon; achilles tendon; rotator cuff tendon

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what high school sport produces the most catastrophic injuries

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football

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which sex tends to sustain more musculoskeletal injuries

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male

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difference between sprains and strains? what is most common location of strain?

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  • sprain is ligament, strains is muscle/tendon

- MTJ (musculotendinous junction)

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type of muscle contraction ID’d as causative factor in tendon injury

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eccentric

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what is the difference between subluxation and luxation

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subluxation: bones of joint are partially displaced
luxation: bone of joint are completely displaced

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define litigation

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the process of taking legal action

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define assumption of risk

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plaintiff has voluntarily consented to assume responsibility for injury
(expressed: signs a waiver; implied: inference of possible risk through participation leads plaintiff to release defendant from duty of care)

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explain distinction between injury and accident

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accidents are unexpected, unfortunate incidents typically resulting in damage; injury is the state of being harmed and is often a result of an accident & may lead to future accidents

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what insurance policy pays for medical/surgical expenses that are incurred by the insured

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general health

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do the good samaritan laws protect fitness personnel, etc. from litigation?

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no

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scripture verse dealing with act of omission

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James 4:17

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what is the AVPU scale

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Alert
Verbal stimulus
Painful stimulus
Unresponsive

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what is the physical exam HOP?

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History: discuss mechanism of injury, ask about current S&S
Observation: look for S&S
Palpation

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what is included in DOTS assessment of physical exam

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Deformity
Open wounds
Tenderness
Swelling

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major difference between sign and symptom

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symptom is subjective (experienced by individual; headache, nausea)
sign is objective (observed; bloody nose)

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what is the recommended procedure for opening an airway when a neck injury is suspected

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Jaw/thrust method; place fingers on earlobe and push gently on jaw without moving head

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list signs & symptoms of shock

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  1. BP decrease
  2. Rapid, weak or absent pulse
  3. Irregular HR
  4. Confusion
  5. Cool clammy skin
  6. Anxiety
  7. Rapid shallow breathing
  8. lightheadedness
  9. Nausea
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what is the most common type of sport/exercise injury

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contusion (soft tissue)

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define acute injury

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severe rapid onset; immediate injury

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define chronic injury

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aka overuse injury; occurs as a result of overloading without proper recovery time, occurs over long period of time

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define subluxation

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partial dislocation

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what is the major difference between a sprain and strain
sprain injures ligament, strain injures muscle/tendon
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what is the difference between open/closed fractures
open has a wound with bleeding, but closed is an internal wound with no skin trauma
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most strains occur at the ...
MTJ (distal)
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briefly describe the difference between a 1st and 2nd degree strain
1st: tendon is strained with possible micro tears, pain with use & swelling occur 2nd: tendon is partially torn; loss of tissue function, swelling and pain
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two of the most common sites of overuse injuries are
rotator cuff, achilles tendon
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briefly state one of the roles of the person in charge
always treat suspected injury like an actual injury until proven otherwise
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difference between 2nd and 3rd degree sprain
2nd: partial tear of ligament with swelling/pain 3rd: complete tear of ligament with complete loss of tissue function & swelling
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two of the sports medicine practitioners include
physical therapists | athletic trainers
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what procedure should be used prior to applying a tourniquet for severe bleeding?
wrap with sterile dressing, apply pressure, elevate - if unsuccessful apply pressure to arterial pressure point, don't remove bandage just apply another one over it; treat for shock
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what is the most injured part of the body in weight training
the hand
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what is meant by reasonably prudent person and what is meant by this
hypothetical person w/ characteristics (knowledge, judgement, intelligence) that society requires of its members to ensure the safety, interests & well being of its people are achieved; important since it serves as a standard for people to model
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other than duty, explain 2 other elements of negligence
1. damage: emotional or physical harm which results in economic loss, physical pain or emotional distress 2. breach of duty: defendant actions or lack of actions result in harm to plaintiff
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regarding children, under the age of _____ are incapable of ______. However, over ___ they are considered capable
7, negligence, 14
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Who must prove negligence in a civil liability case?
plaintiff
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3 things E/S personnel can do to reduce their chances of going to court
- participants sign a waiver - inspect facilities/equipment - certified CPR/1st aid employees
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one benefit of having personal liability coverage
financial coverage and help from professionals
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how do good samaritan laws protect people ?
protect people willing to administer 1st aid/cpr in emergency situations as long as rules behind laws are followed
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inflamed subacromial bursae
bursitis
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fall on outstretched hand/arm
clavicular fracture
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head of humerus moves anteriorly
glenohumeral dislocation
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long head of tendon sublimates from groove on humerus
bicep tendon injury
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this injury usually involves rotator cuff muscles
shoulder strain
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condition that decreases the subacromial space
impingement syndrome
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one MOI of AC joint injuries
falling with arms outstretched
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t/f the vast majority of strains to the rotator cuff occur during the windup & cocking phases of the overarm throwing motion
false
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t/f the arm of the affected side will appear longer than normal in shoulder dislocation
true
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t/f AC joint injuries are difficult to diagnose since there is usually no deformity in the area
false
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t/f the MOI of most shoulder dislocations involves the arm being forced into adduction & external rotation
false; it would be abduction
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t/f the AC joint is a strong joint reinforced by several key ligaments and muscles
false
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rotator cuff muscle most often injured is the ...
supraspinatus
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ID 2 sports where overuse injuries of the shoulder region may occur
baseball and tennis
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ID 4 of the general S&S of shoulder injuries
loss of function pain swelling grabbing/holding injured arm
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1st aid procedures in treating most shoulder injuries
immobilize ice treat for shock refer to medical professional
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repetitive stress of muscles of shin over period of time
shin splints
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overuse especially on hard surfaces or tight heel cord
tendinitis
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involves either a short 1st or long 2nd metatarsal
mortons foot
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usually a pop or snap associated with rupture of this structure
achilles
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ID 2 sports where achilles tendon is most often injured
running, basketball
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2 techniques for preventing injuries to lower leg
- wrapping/wearing a brace | - proper warm up
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t/f feet with low arches are more likely to develop plantar fasciitis than high arches
false
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t/f it is not possible for a callus to form over a blister but a blister can form over a callus
true
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t/f callus formation on the plantar aspect of the foot should be trimmed regularly to reduce friction
true
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t/f an eversion ankle sprain occurs more frequently than an inversion
false
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ID difference between 1st and 2nd degree ankle sprains. what are 1st aid procedures for both
1st: pain, little dysfunction, little to no laxity or swelling 2nd: pain, moderate dysfunction laxity and swelling FA for both: RICE, crutches, horseshoe/donut for compression, physician referral

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