Injury Types and Statistics Quiz

Which of the following best describes the difference between acute and chronic injuries?

• Acute injuries heal faster, while chronic injuries are permanent

• Acute injuries occur suddenly with excessive force, while chronic injuries develop over time

• Acute injuries only affect muscles, while chronic injuries affect bones

• Acute injuries require surgery, while chronic injuries can be treated with rest

A basketball player reports persistent elbow pain that has gradually worsened over several weeks of practice. This is most likely an example of:

• An acute compression injury

• A laceration injury

• A chronic overuse injury

• An acute trauma injury

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with a concussion?

• Headaches and vision changes

• Unsteady balance

• Broken bones

• Changes in behavior

What type of injury occurs when muscle fibers are stretched beyond their normal limit?

• Contusion injury

• Compression injury

• Strain injury

• Laceration injury

A football player collides with another player and develops immediate bruising. This is an example of:

• A chronic injury

• A contusion injury

• A strain injury

• A laceration injury

Which type of injury can occur when friction develops between two surfaces, such as skin and ground?

• Compression injury

• Strain injury

• Laceration injury

• Contusion injury

A tennis player develops "tennis elbow" after months of intensive training. This condition is best classified as:

• An acute compression injury

• A chronic overuse injury

• An acute strain injury

• A laceration injury