Athletic Training Review

Caused by a blow to the eye and the orbital ridge; common in baseball and softball

• Corneal abrasion

• Epistaxis

• Blowout fracture

• Luxation of the tooth

When a second concussion is sustained before the initial concussion has healed and may result in rapid brain swelling, and herniation of brain tissue. Athlete can collapse and sustain respiratory failure and possibly death

• CTE

• Post Concussion Syndrome

• Second Impact Syndrome

• TBI

Choose the best ways to test the balance of a student athlete with a possible concussion:

• Have them close their eyes and give them a slight nudge that will make them fall over

• Stork stance

• Walking a straight line

• Attempt to balance with eyes closed

• Attempt to balance with eyes open on an uneven surface

After sustaining a cerebral injury (concussion), what must the athlete be free of before returning to competition?

• Photophobia (sensitivity to light)

• Headache

• Tinnitus (ringing of the ears)

• All of these or any other symptoms

What is the primary function of athletic training in sports science?

• To improve athletic performance

• To prevent and treat sports injuries

• To enhance team strategy

• To increase muscle mass

Which of the following is a common method used in athletic training to prevent injuries?

• Dynamic stretching

• Static stretching

• Ballistic stretching

• Isometric exercises

In the context of athletic training, what does the term 'RICE' stand for?

• Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

• Run, Ice, Compress, Elevate

• Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate

• Relax, Ice, Compress, Exercise

Which of the following is a key component of a concussion management protocol in athletic training?

• Immediate return to play

• Gradual return to activity

• Ignoring symptoms

• Self-diagnosis

What is the role of a certified athletic trainer during a sports event?

• To coach the team

• To provide medical care and injury prevention

• To manage team logistics

• To enhance player nutrition

Which scientific principle is often applied in athletic training to improve performance?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• The Principle of Overload

• The Law of Conservation of Energy

• The Theory of Relativity

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