GHATS PRETEST

Front

In football, the type of tackling known as “spearing” is associated with which of the following types of mechanisms of injury in the cervical spine? Hyperflexion, Hyperextension, Axial loading, Lateral flexion

Back

Axial loading

Front

What is the top number of a blood pressure reading called?

Back

Systolic

Front

What is amenorrhea?

Back

Absence of menstration

Front

What is the medical term for bruise?

Back

Contusion

Front

Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle lengthening under tension?

Back

eccentric

Front

What type of injury is characterized by a sudden occurrence?

Back

Acute

Front

What type of tissue stress is an avulsion fracture?

Back

stretching

Front

Localized collection of blood in a damaged area:

Back

hematoma

Front

By definition soft tissue structures include all but which of the following? Tendon, Ligament, Facisa, Bone

Back

Bone

Front

Which of the following is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Options:
Ibuprofen,
Prednisone,
Hydrocortisone,
Triamcinolone

Back

Ibuprofen