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WorksheetsSports Injuries
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following are cardinal signs of inflammation? Click ALL that apply!
swelling
cold
heat
pain
discoloration
The discoloration that occurs during soft tissue damage is a result of:
nerve damage
increased blood flow to the injured region
sun exposure of the injured region
cell death in the injured region
Which of the following are soft tissues in your body? Click ALL that apply!
Tendons
Ligaments
Skin
Bone
Muscle
Which of the following is the mechanism of a contusion (bruise)?
tendon injury
nerve injury
ligament injury
blood vessel injury
Which of the following is the mechanism of a muscle sTrain?
ligament injury
tendon injury
nerve injury
blood vessel injury
Which of the following is the mechanism of a sprain?
tendon injury
ligament injury
blood vessel injury
skin injury
How would you classify the severity of the sprain in this image?
Grade I
Grade II
Grade III
How would you classify the severity of the strain in this image?
Grade I
Grade II
Grade III
A 72 year old woman slips and falls on the ice, landing on her right shoulder region. Later that night, she notices a small bruise in the injured area. The next morning, however, the area of discoloration has expanded significantly. She feels no pain when moving her shoulder, but the area of discoloration is painful to the touch. What is the best term to classify this injury?
sprain
plaque
hematoma
tennis elbow
Which of the following is part of the first aid PRICE approach to care of soft tissue injuries? Check ALL that apply!
position the injured limb over a heating pad
ice for 15-20 minutes at a time
compression to minimize swelling
elevation of the injured limb
Patients with shin splints experience discomfort at which of the following locations?
the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
The medial aspect of the fibula
The medial aspect of the tibia
The posterior region of ankle
What is the cause of tendinitis?
inflammation and microtears in the tendon
tiny cracks in the bone to which the tendon attaches
bacterial infection of the tendon
total rupture of the tendon
Cross-training is an important element of treatment for athletes with any form of tendinitis because ______________.
It challenges the muscle group directly across from the affected tendon
It engages muscles other than that attached to the affected tendon, allowing the inflamed tendon to rest and heal
It increases aerobic endurance
It directly challenges and strengthens the inflamed tendon
A 29 year old soccer player falls after a collision with another player during a game and hears an audible "pop" from her right knee, followed by intense pain and a complete inability to bear weight on that leg. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Sprained ankle
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
Contusion only
Achilles tendinitis
The humerus and radius are connected by _____________.
ligaments
tendons
fascia
The biceps muscle and the radius are connected by _____________.
ligaments
tendons
fascia
The thoracolumbar fascia connects the various _________ of the back.
bones
ligaments
muscles
nerves
A common cause of heel pain in walkers or runners is tendinitis in the _______________.
patellar tendon
biceps tendons
achilles tendon
extensor tendons
Runners commonly experience tendinitis in the posterior thigh due to overuse injury of the ________________ tendon.
quadriceps
hamstring
patellar
achilles
The change in the color of bruises overtime is due to the breakdown of a ______________, the protein that carries oxygen within red blood cells.
melanin
erythropoeitin
redoglobin
hemoglobin
