CHAPTER 4- Common Sports Injuries Quiz

What is an acute injury?

• A sudden and overwhelming injury

• A long-term injury

• An injury that occurs gradually

• An injury that does not require treatment

What is a sprain?

• A stretching or tearing of ligaments

• A muscle injury

• A broken bone

• A dislocated joint

What are common signs and symptoms of a sprained ankle?

• Pain, swelling, and bruising

• Numbness and tingling

• Extreme fatigue

• Headache

What is a muscle strain?

• An injury to a muscle or tendon

• A broken bone

• A dislocated joint

• A ligament injury

What is a fracture?

• A broken bone

• A torn ligament

• A muscle injury

• A joint injury

What causes a dislocation?

• Trauma that forces a joint out of place

• Overuse of a muscle

• Poor nutrition

• Lack of exercise

What is a stress fracture?

• Tiny cracks in a bone caused by repetitive force

• A complete break of a bone

• A torn ligament

• A muscle injury

What are the signs and symptoms of a stress fracture?

• Tenderness at a specific spot

• Swelling

• Painful

• All of the above

What is the treatment for tendinopathy/tendinitis?

• Avoiding activities that aggravate the problem

• Resting the injured area

• Icing the area the day of the injury

• All of the above

What are the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA)?

• Pain during or after movement

• Joint stiffness

• Tenderness when applying pressure

• All of the above