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WorksheetsIntro to Sports Medicine Midterm review game
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
A recognized profession since the 1960's, this person provides the extension of consumer access to health services by extending the time and skills of the physician.
Physician assistant
Physical therapist
Athletic trainer
Nurse practitioner
This profession's responsibilities to athletes include prevention, recognition, evaluation, care and rehabilitation of injuries.
Athletic Trainer
Physical therapist
Team physician
Strength and conditioning coach
Personal Qualities of a Certified Athletic Trainers (are):
Empathy
Financial acumen
Salesmanship
Facility design skills
The branch of medicine that deals with injuries or illnesses resulting from participation in sports and athletic activities is:
Sports Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Physical Therapy
Orthopedics
Name 4 professions associated with Sports Medicine and athletic care.
Physical therapist
Athletic Trainer
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
Physician assistant
School counselor
During what civilizations did Sports Medicine begin?
Ancient Greece
Renaissance Italy
Industrial Revolution England
Ancient China
What is HIPAA?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Health Information Privacy and Access Act
Health Insurance Protection and Access Agreement
Healthcare Information Portability and Accessibility
Can a non-medical person violate HIPAA?
No
Yes
When an athletic trainer allows an athlete to participate with a concussion in a game or practice, knowing that they are symptomatic and should not play resulting in permanent injury, the athletic trainer is guilty of what?
Negligence
Malfeasance
Battery
Assault
Which elements need to be present for a person to be found to be negligent?
Duty
Breach of Duty
Proximate cause
Damage
Strict liability
In Sports Medicine, why is thorough documentation of an athlete's injury and treatment plan crucial?
Legal record
Progress tracking
Continuity of care
Communication with the media
Ability to monitor treatment over time
Why is it important for Sports Medicine professionals to have malpractice insurance?
Financial protection against lawsuits
To guarantee employment
To increase patient flow
To waive legal responsibility
Looking at the future of Sports Medicine, which factor is most likely to lead to increased demand for professionals in this field globally?
Growing health and fitness participation
Decreasing youth sports involvement
Reduction in chronic diseases
Declining interest in athletic performance
Someone who can custom fit, design & construct braces, orthotics and support devices as per a doctor’s prescriptions is a:
Prosthetist
Orthopedic surgeon
Orthotist
Physical therapist
Why is an EAP (Emergency Action Plan) important?
To facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies
To document athletic participation hours
To replace emergency medical services
To reduce training requirements for staff
How often should an EAP be reviewed with all involved?
Annually and as needed
Every five years
Only after an incident
Monthly only
What does the primary survey assess?
Life threatening injuries
Minor musculoskeletal injuries
Chronic conditions
Hydration status
A 17-year-old student with a known peanut allergy accidentally eats a peanut butter cookie at lunch. Within minutes, they begin having trouble breathing, their face swells, and they feel faint. What type of shock is this student likely experiencing?
Anaphylactic shock
Neurogenic shock
Septic shock
Psychogenic shock
During a football game, a player takes a hard hit to the chest and later collapses. After being evaluated, doctors confirm he had a heart attack. What type of shock may this player have gone into?
Cardiogenic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Respiratory shock
An elderly patient in the hospital has a bloodstream infection that’s not responding to antibiotics. The patient's blood pressure suddenly drops and their organs begin to fail. Which type of shock does this situation describe?
Septic shock
Neurogenic shock
Psychogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
At a graduation ceremony, a student suddenly faints while waiting in line. After being checked by the nurse, the student regains consciousness and says they were feeling overwhelmed and anxious. What kind of shock could this be?
Psychogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Septic shock
Neurogenic shock
A person involved in a major car accident is found bleeding heavily from their leg and shows signs of confusion and rapid heartbeat. What type of shock might this person be in?
Hypovolemic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Neurogenic shock
Septic shock
After a diving accident, an individual cannot move their arms or legs and has unstable blood pressure. Doctors say there may be damage to the cervical spinal cord. Which type of shock is this?
Neurogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Psychogenic shock
Septic shock
Give an example of something that is NOT a protective personal equipment (PPE) against blood-borne pathogens:
Shin guards
Gloves
Goggles
Face shield
What is the first thing you should do when coming upon an emergency scene?
Checking to see if it is safe
Call 911 immediately without assessing safety
Move the victim right away
Begin CPR immediately
Why would you need to move a victim?
If there is a fire or if it is not safe
To make space for bystanders
To improve comfort during assessment
To reduce legal liability
When rescue breathing for an adult, how many breaths per how many seconds do you give?
1 breath every 6 seconds
1 breath every 3 seconds
2 breaths every 5 seconds
10 breaths per minute
In a conscious choking situation, you get CONSENT, move behind the person, put your foot between their legs, place fist, thumb side down middle of abdomen, just above the navel (bellybutton), cover fist with other hand and then do what?
5 quick upward thrusts
Begin rescue breaths
Call 911 and wait
Perform chest compressions only
Based on the scenario above, what would you do next?
5 back blows
Check for a pulse
Place in recovery position
Use an AED
When doing CPR on an adult/child by yourself, the breath to compression ratio is:
30 compressions to 2 breaths
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
100 compressions to 2 breaths
How do you administer compressions in an adult/child (explain where you place your hands, how are your arms and elbows)? (Check all that apply)
Fingers interlocked
Hands at the middle of the chest (nipple line)
Arms locked out
Weight over shoulders
Compressing down about 2-3 inches
Why would someone use an AED?
When someone has no pulse
To treat minor cuts
To monitor blood pressure
When someone is breathing normally
When putting AED pads on an adult, where do they go on the victim after making sure he/she is dry & shaved if necessary?
Pad #1 upper right chest
Pad #2 left side at the end of the rib cage
Both pads placed on the left shoulder
You found the athlete to have blood pressure of 110/70. What is the top number called?
Systolic
Diastolic
Mean arterial pressure
Pulse pressure
You found an athlete to have blood pressure of 120/80 . What is the bottom number called?
Systolic
Diastolic
Pulse pressure
Mean arterial pressure
An athlete presents with pale appearance and the following: rapid, weak pulse; cool, clammy skin; pale skin color with lack of pain. What could be going on?
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
Hypothermia
Shock
An athlete presents with: a rapid, weak pulse; abnormal red, hot skin that is relatively dry; and body temperature well above normal. What could be going on?
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
Frostbite
Dehydration
Which statements describe anatomical position? Select all that apply.
Standing
Facing forward
Arms at the side of the body
Palms facing forward
What anatomical term describes someone who is lying on their back?
Prone
Supine
Lateral
Inferior
Bending a joint or decreasing the joint angle is known as:
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Rotation
The epiphyseal plate is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone and is commonly known as the:
Growth plate
Articular cartilage
Periosteum
Meniscus
Ball-and-socket joints can be found in which two joints?
Shoulder and hip
Knee and elbow
Ankle and wrist
Vertebral facets and sacroiliac joint
If a contusion is green or yellow, when did it most likely happen?
1 day ago
2 days ago
5 days ago
10 days ago
Which of the following is NOT a factor in overuse injuries?
Strong blow
Repetitive motion
Training errors
Poor biomechanics
M.O.I. is medical shorthand for:
Mechanism of Injury
Manual orthopedic inspection
Method of immobilization
Measure of intensity
What the athletic trainer can see when an athlete gets hurt is called a:
Sign
Symptom
What the athlete tells the athletic trainer about what is bothering them when they get hurt is called a:
Sign
Symptom
Define lateral (anatomic term).
Closer to the midline
Farther from the midline
Toward the head
Toward the surface
Define medial (anatomic term).
Closer to the midline
Farther from the midline
Toward the feet
Away from the surface
The sagittal plane divides the body into what areas?
Superior and inferior portions
Anterior and posterior portions
Left and right portions
Proximal and distal portions
Why is proper and detailed medical documentation (such as injury reports) important in Sports Medicine? Select all that apply.
Provides a legal record
Allows tracking of progress
Ensures continuity of care
Primarily serves marketing purposes
Prevents athletes from asking questions
What test would a doctor most likely prescribe for a suspected fracture or dislocation?
X-ray
MRI
Ultrasound
Bone scan
What test would a doctor prescribe for removing loose bodies or suturing torn tissue?
Arthroscopy
Angiography
Electrocardiogram
Spirometry
What test would a doctor prescribe for bone mineral density?
DEXA scan
MRI
CT scan
Ultrasound
What test would a doctor prescribe for soft tissue lesions using a large magnet?
MRI
X-ray
PET scan
Arthrogram
What test would a doctor prescribe to distinguish between living or dead tissue, or between benign and malignant tissue?
PET scan
EEG
Spirometry
Doppler ultrasound
An athlete just flew across three time zones for a competition. Which special situation are they most likely experiencing, and how might it affect them?
Jet lag
Altitude sickness
Motion sickness
Decompression sickness
What is the number one rule of training and conditioning for athletes?
Safety
Intensity
Competition
Speed
Why does environmental stress such as heat need to be taken seriously when training?
It can lead to hyperthermia in which body temperature becomes elevated
It automatically improves endurance over time
It prevents dehydration from occurring
It directly increases muscle mass without risk
Which of the following can help with playing in the heat? Select all that apply.
Appropriate hydration
Unrestricted fluid and electrolyte replacement
Gradual acclimatization
Identify susceptible individuals
Which of the following can help with playing in the heat? Select all that apply.
Appropriate uniforms
Weight records
Monitoring of heat index
Scenario: A basketball player complains of knee pain after long practices and games. The athletic trainer examines the player's old basketball shoes and notices the soles are much more worn on the inside edge of both shoes. What are the worn shoes telling the athletic trainer about the athlete’s ankles?
They may have an ankle sprain caused by forced plantar flexion and inversion
They show perfect alignment with no injury risk
They likely have a wrist injury unrelated to footwear
The shoes indicate dehydration rather than a musculoskeletal issue
Scenario: A high school football player lifts the heaviest weight possible every day, often skipping warm-up and cool-down. After a few weeks, he develops persistent shoulder pain. Is he ignoring the principles of progression and recovery, and what can happen to the athlete?
Yes; an overuse injury can occur
No; he will only see improved strength
Yes; an immediate traumatic fracture is inevitable
No; the pain indicates normal adaptation
