Ch 13 Off the Field

What is the difference between a clinical diagnosis made by an athletic trainer and a medical diagnosis made by a physician?

• Athletic trainers use imaging techniques, physicians do not.

• Physicians assess physical conditions and use imaging techniques, athletic trainers identify pathology and limitations.

• Athletic trainers focus on muscular injuries, physicians focus on bone injuries.

• There is no difference between the two.

What knowledge should an athletic trainer have before performing an injury assessment?

• Surface anatomy, body planes, and musculoskeletal anatomy.

• Pharmacology, psychology, and nutritional science.

• X-ray and CT scan interpretation.

• Advanced surgical techniques.

Which of the following is a primary assessment technique used by athletic trainers?

• Blood tests.

• Palpation.

• MRI scans.

• Ultrasound.

What is the purpose of using diagnostic tools in athletic training?

• To prescribe medication.

• To confirm a suspected diagnosis.

• To perform surgery.

• To improve athletic performance.

Which body plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• Frontal plane.

• Transverse plane.

• Sagittal plane.

• Coronal plane.

What is the first step in an injury assessment process?

• Performing a physical examination.

• Taking a detailed history.

• Ordering imaging tests.

• Applying ice to the injury.

Which of the following is NOT a common diagnostic tool used in athletic training?

• X-ray.

• MRI.

• Blood glucose monitor.

• Ultrasound.

What is the role of surface anatomy in injury assessment?

• To identify internal organ function.

• To locate anatomical landmarks.

• To measure blood pressure.

• To assess mental health.

Which of the following is a limitation of clinical diagnosis by athletic trainers?

• Inability to perform surgery.

• Limited access to imaging tools.

• Lack of knowledge in nutrition.

• Inability to prescribe medication.

What is the primary focus of a clinical diagnosis in athletic training?

• Identifying the cause of an injury.

• Prescribing medication.

• Performing surgery.

• Improving athletic performance.