Exam 2 Flashcards
(60 cards)
when dealing with a seemingly unconscious athlete, the first action that must be taken is
determine the level of consciousness and unresponsiveness
describe 1 test for each of the following:
Orientation test
immediate memory test
concentration test
coordination test
balance test
recall memory test
orientation: person, place, time
immediate: remember 3 words
concentration: math or months in order/reverse
coordination: finger to nose
balance: double leg stance, single, tandem
memory recall: repeat 3-5 words
intermittent vasospasm of the digital vessels is characterized as
raynaud’s syndrome
a heat disorder caused by prolong sweating, diarrhea, and inadequate replacement of fluid losses is known as…
heat exhaustion
list 2 contributing factors for the development of calcium deposits in the quadricep muscles
repeated trauma
vigorous treatment
full return to physical activity or sport participation following a diagnosed concussion must be_____ and based on_______ advice
gradual, doctors
Management of an avulsed tooth includes all the following EXCEPT:
scrub the tooth with a dry sterile gauze pad to get the dirt off
which of the following describes the inability of an athlete to remember events after the injury has occurred
posttraumatic amnesia
The strongest ligament of the body that prevents hyperextension of the hip is called the:
iliofemoral ligament (Y ligament of bigelow)
a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces is know as a
concussion
what are 6 symptoms of a concussion
headache
feel in a fog
nausea
difficulty remembering
difficulty concentrating
sadness
an athlete who has suffered a severe hamstring injury can be evaluated for pain/weakness by performing muscle test for knee_________ and by evaluating the amount of range of motion during an active_________ which produces a stretching of the hamstring
flexion, straight leg raise
a male cross country runner complains of pain to the lateral aspect of his knee with no history of a traumatic injury, he states he just started to increase his mileage and workload intensity.
what condition could he have
it band friction syndrome
the head injury in which the bleeding is slow and the signs/symptoms show up slowly is called
subdural hematoma
a female athlete complains of pain in her left knee, discomfort going down stairs and a deep ache when sitting for a long period of time.
name the condition based on history
patellafemoral syndrome
the most commonly injured bursa that is injured by falling directly onto the knee cap is known as the
deep infrapatellar
a female lacrosse player sustained a mild head injury during the first half of the game. she was slightly disorientated and staggered while coming off the field. she stated that she was struck to the side of the head and that is where her head “hurts”. the athlete was kept out for 15 minutes for observation and wants to return to the competition for the second half. she now denies having any symptoms and feels that she is well enough to play. there are no other medical personnel present and you are the person who must make the decision.
is she allowed to return to the game and why?
she will not be able to return since there is evidence that a concussion may be taken place. once an athlete is put into concussion protocol they are not allowed to return to competition. a second blow to the head could cause a more severe situation. she will be evaluated for the day.
a strained or confused quadriceps should be iced in a specific position to minimize bleeding and a hematoma formation. which is the best muscle position for the injured quad to be iced
flexed to the point of comfort with the athlete lying down
a little league catcher is complaining of pain to the anterior region of the knee during squatting activities. he has tenderness and swelling over the tibial tubercle
name the condition based on history
osgood schlatter’s disease
a common sign of a facial fracture to the mandible of the temporomandibular dislocation is
malocclusion
the c-shaped cartilage is located_________ on the tibial plateau, while the o-shaped cartilage is located_________
C shape= medial
O shape = lateral
a pale skin color in a light-colored individual may indicate
both insufficient circulation, shock, or fright and hemorrhage, heat exhaustion
a serious eye injury which involves a fractur to the bony floor of the orbit and causes abnormal pupil tracking is known as a
Blow out fracture
the quadricep muscle that is considered to be the main stabilizer for patellar tracking is the
Vastus medialis oblique (VMO)
