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Injury Prevention Flashcards

1
Q

intrinsic factors of injury prevention

A

screening

fitness and conditioning

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2
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extrinsic factors of injury prevention

A

environment

protective equipment

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3
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what is the purpose of screening

A

identify who may be at risk and establish a baseline

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4
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in screening, what is a good purpose of medical history collection

A

create personal information cards

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5
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what is training age

A

years of experience in physical conditioning and training

plyometrics and resistance training

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6
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what is sexual maturity

A

wide variance in physical development throughout adolescence

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7
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what is an integral physical development component for injury reduction

A

plyometric ability

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8
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what two tests are mentioned for injury risk physical evaluation

A

functional movement screen

the Y balance test

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9
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what can help prevent heat stress

A

more breaks and water

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10
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chance of heat stress higher with…

A

high humidity, equipment, certain clothing

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11
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if we are not drinking water, we lose ___ L of water for up to ___ hours

A

lose 1 L of water for up to 2 hours

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12
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what % of humidity IMPAIRES evaporation

A

65%

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13
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what % of humidity STOPS evaporation

A

75%

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14
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recommended fluid consumption interval for preventing heat illness

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20 oz 2-3 hours prior to activity, and an additional 10 oz 10-20 minutes before exercise

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15
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mild dehydration occurs when what % of body weight is lost in fluid

A

2%

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16
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when engaged in minimal activity, how much water is needed daily

A

2.5L

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17
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what is the most effective method of avoiding heat stress

A

acclimatization

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18
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about how long does acclimatization take

A

7 days

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19
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what can be done to help athletes gradually acclimate

A

equipment restrictions

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20
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what cause heat cramps

A

excessive water loss and electrolyte imbalance

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21
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where do heat cramps typically occur

A

calf and abdominal area

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22
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what causes heat syncope (collapse)

A

peripheral vasodilation or pooling of blood in extremities resulting in dizziness and fainting

23
Q

T or F

when recovering from heat syncope (collapse) you should chug fluids to recover as fast as possible

A

F

you should drink gradually and elevate extremities

24
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exertional heat exhaustion involve a core temp. of

A

<105 degrees

25
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exertional heat stroke involves a core temp. of

A

> 105 degrees

26
Q

what is the heat injury related with cross-fit

A

acute exertional rhabdomyolysis

27
Q

what is acute exertional rhabdomyolysis

A

sudden catabolic destruction or degeneration of skeletal muscle

28
Q

someone with sickle-cell trait should watch out for …

A

acute exertional rhabdomyolysis

29
Q

how much heat is lost through radiation at the head and neck

A

50%

30
Q

how much heat is lost through radiation

A

65%

31
Q

how much heat is lost through evaporation

A

20%

32
Q

at what cold temperatures is death imminent

A

77-85F or 25-29C

33
Q

what is the second cause of death by weather phenomena

A

lightning

34
Q

what should you do if your are outdoor and your hair stands up

A

get down to the ground, but not flat as that increases surface area

35
Q

the method to estimate distance of a storm

A

from the time the lightning is sighted to the clap of thunder count, divide by 5 to calculate the miles away

count of 30 indicates inherent danger
count of 15 everyone should leave the field

36
Q

what 3 things are important to injury prevention and equipment

A

selection
fitting
maintenance

37
Q

what is an important quality of the football helmet

A

padding inflates to fit the player’s head shape

38
Q

what should be the priority when buying a hockey helmet

A

the fit

39
Q

T of F

mouth guards should extend back as far as last molar

A

T

40
Q

T or F

It is ok for mouthguards to impede speech

A

F

should fit comfortably and not impede speech or breathing

41
Q

shoulder cups must cover what?

A

the deltoid

42
Q

neck opening of shoulder pads must alow athlete to…

A

raise arms over head without pads sliding forward and back

43
Q

what equipment can be used for groin injuries

A

core shorts

44
Q

what can socks protect from

A

lacerations and blisters

45
Q

what is a cost effective piece of ankle equipment

A

braces

46
Q

what types of people wear neoprene

A

people who have sustained collateral ligament injuries, patellofemoral conditions, or chronic knee injuries.

47
Q

components of a wellness screening

A

diet
exercise and weight control
lifestyle habits that pose threat to wellness (smoking, alcohol etc.)
sleep habits

48
Q

what are the 3 areas of concern in regard to environmental conditions

A

hyperthermia
hypothermia
lightning storms

49
Q

to prevent heat illness, what 3 environmental things should you monitor

A

sunshine, heat and humidity

50
Q

treatment for heat exhaustion

A

remove excess clothing
fluid ingestion
place in cool environment

51
Q

a drop in core temperature stimulates what

A

shivering

52
Q

a football helmet should cover what part of the spine

A

C1 and C2

53
Q

what parts of the trunk and thorax must be protected

A

bony protuberances
shoulders
ribs
spine

54
Q

in what way are knee braces often worn

A

prophylactically

KIN 240 (13 decks)

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