Sports Med Unit 1 Review

Which member of the sports medicine team is primarily responsible for evaluating and rehabilitating injuries?

• Team Physician

• Athletic Trainer

• Coach

• Physical Therapist

A coach notices an athlete is repeatedly ignoring medical instructions. Which professional should they collaborate with first to ensure the athlete's safety?

• Parent/Guardian

• Athletic Trainer

• Team Physician

• Strength & Conditioning Coach

Which best describes the role of parents/guardians in the Circle of Care?

• Oversee rehabilitation programs

• Diagnose injuries

• Support health and recovery

• Design strength training plans

An athlete communicates new symptoms after rehab has started. Which team members must collaborate most directly to adjust the care plan?

• Coach and Parents

• Strength Coach and Athlete

• Athletic Trainer and Physician

• Physical Therapist and Coach

Why is clear communication essential among sports medicine team members?

• It prevents athletes from missing practice

• It ensures proper injury management

• It reduces the need for conditioning programs

• It eliminates the need for conflict resolution

Which is the best example of conflict resolution within the sports medicine team?

• Ignoring minor disagreements until they disappear

• Assigning blame quickly to identify the issue

• Listening to all sides and encouraging compromise

• Limiting communication to written reports only

A parent disagrees with a treatment plan. Which step shows the team using higher-level conflict management?

• Changing the plan without medical review

• Escalating the conflict to school administration

• Focusing on solutions, not blame

• Allowing the athlete to decide

Which of the following is the best example of empathy in sports medicine?

• Correcting an athlete's form strictly during rehab

• Sharing in the athlete's frustration after a setback

• Ignoring cultural differences for equal treatment

• Giving generic treatment instructions

A healthcare worker avoids eye contact and responds with short answers. This negatively impacts which concept?

• Confidentiality

• Bedside manner

• Integrity

• Competence

Imagine a scenario where an athlete feels disrespected during treatment. How could empathy positively change the athlete's recovery process?

• It would guarantee faster healing

• It could increase trust and cooperation

• It prevents future injuries

• It eliminates the need for physical therapy