Sports Injury Chap 1C

What is the most common type of injury in sports?

• Sprains & Strains

• Frostbite

• Amputation

• Diarrhea

What is the purpose of the Primary Survey in injury assessment?

• To perform imaging tests

• To evaluate the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation

• To conduct a detailed history taking

• To apply the RICE method

What does the Off Field Assessment involve?

• Assessing the scene and evaluating the patient

• Asking the patient to move the injured area

• Determining the appropriate treatment and referring the patient to a specialist

• Initiating care and activating the emergency medical system

What does the T in TOTAPS stand for?

• Test

• Treat

• Talk

• Touch

What does the D in DRABC stand for?

• Danger

• Dislocation

• Disinfect

• Diagnose

What is the purpose of the HOPS assessment?

• To perform specific tests to assess the range of motion

• To evaluate the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation

• To identify the potential injury of the patient by taking into consideration of many factors

• To apply the RICE method

What does the E in RICE stand for?

• Elevation

• Extend

• Exercise

• Evaluate

What is the purpose of Rehabilitation and Recovery?

• To apply the RICE method

• To prevent injuries

• To evaluate the injury and determine the appropriate course of action

• To gradually return to sport-specific exercises

What is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of injuries?

• Ignoring conditioning

• Avoiding warm-up exercises

• Wearing inappropriate protective equipment

• Gradually increasing appropriate fitness components

What is the final step in the injury management process?

• Take preventive measures to reduce the risk of future injuries

• Treat the injury immediately to reduce further damage

• Apply the RICE method

• Evaluate the injury and determine the appropriate course of action