2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What presents with a honey-yellow crust covering the lesion or with moist, red skin that resembles an actual burn and progresses to flaccid small to large vesicles that appear with clear or yellow fluid?
Impetigo
Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection often seen in children.
List the steps to tape an athlete’s ankle.
- Seat athlete with foot at 90°
- Apply heel and lace pads
- Apply pre-wrap from mid-calf to base of foot
- Place 2–3 anchors above ankle
- Place 1–2 anchors around foot
- Apply 3 stirrups (medial to lateral)
- Add 3 horseshoes (C-strips) over the stirrups
- Apply 2–3 heel locks on each side
- Apply a figure-eight wrap around foot and ankle
- Close gaps with supportive strips
- Check circulation and comfort
Proper taping techniques can help prevent injuries in athletes.
What is the most proximal part of the ulna?
Olecranon Process
The olecranon process is the bony prominence of the elbow.
How many bones does the human body have?
(C) 206
The number of bones can vary slightly due to anatomical variations.
What is the most inferior part of the sternum?
Xiphoid Process
The xiphoid process is the small cartilaginous extension at the lower end of the sternum.
What is a strain?
Injury to a muscle/tendon
Strains often occur due to overstretching or excessive force.
How many pairs of true ribs are there?
(B) 7
True ribs attach directly to the sternum via costal cartilage.
How many pairs of false ribs are there?
5 pairs
False ribs do not attach directly to the sternum.
Who is in charge of the scene in an emergency situation?
Head Athletic Trainer
The head athletic trainer is responsible for the safety and care of athletes.
What are the four rotator cuff muscles?
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
These muscles are crucial for shoulder stability and movement.
What is the SLAP test testing for?
Labral tear
The SLAP test is designed to identify specific injuries of the shoulder labrum.
What test(s) are used to test for Tommy John injuries?
Valgus Stress Test, Milking Maneuver, Moving Valgus Stress Test
These tests assess the integrity of the ulnar collateral ligament.
What is the ligament that causes Tommy John surgery?
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Tommy John surgery is a common procedure for repairing this ligament in athletes.