Sports Med Final

Question 1

What are at least 6 professions under the umbrella of sports medicine?

Answer 1

Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Nutritionist, Physiatrist, Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer

These professions contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries.

Question 2

What education is required to become an athletic trainer?

Answer 2

Bachelor’s degree

Question 3

Define ‘Medial’.

Answer 3

Close to middle of torso

Question 4

Define ‘Lateral’.

Answer 4

Closer to outer torso

Question 5

Define ‘Flexion’.

Answer 5

Flexing or curling muscle

Question 6

Define ‘Extension’.

Answer 6

Extending muscle outwards

Question 7

Define ‘Abduction’.

Answer 7

Move/closer away from midline of body

Question 8

Define ‘Adduction’.

Answer 8

Move/closer towards midline of body

Question 9

Define ‘Superior’.

Answer 9

Palm facing up

Question 10

Define ‘Inferior’.

Answer 10

Palm facing down

Question 11

Define ‘Anterior’.

Answer 11

Front of body

Question 12

Define ‘Posterior’.

Answer 12

Back of body

Question 13

Define ‘Proximal’.

Answer 13

Near the center of the body or point of attachment

Question 14

Define ‘Distal’.

Answer 14

Near the end of attachment opposite of center

Question 15

Define ‘Internal rotation’.

Answer 15

Rotating inwards towards body

Question 16

Define ‘External rotation’.

Answer 16

Rotating outwards away from body

Question 17

Define ‘Plantarflexion’.

Answer 17

Pointing toes forwards

Question 18

Define ‘Dorsiflexion’.

Answer 18

Flexing toes upwards towards leg

Question 19

What are the signs of a fracture?

Answer 19

Sudden pain, unable to move injured area, swelling, deformity, redness

Question 20

What is anatomical position?

Answer 20

A reference position where person lays supine

Question 21

What is the difference between tendons and ligaments?

Answer 21

Tendon connects bone to muscle while ligament connects bone to bone

Question 22

What is a contusion?

Answer 22

A bruise when a blow is experienced to the skin which causes a blood vessel to leak under the skin

Question 23

What is a strain?

Answer 23

An injury to the tendon which usually is caused by overexertion

Question 24

What is a sprain?

Answer 24

Stretching or tearing of the ligaments in a limb

Question 25

What does PRICE stand for?

Answer 25

Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Question 26

What is the difference between the 3 different levels of strains?

Answer 26

1. Slight tear or stretch of muscle fibers 2. Partial tear or stretch 3. Complete tear of muscle fibers

Question 27

What can you do to help prevent muscle strains?

Answer 27

Strengthening muscles, stretching, improving flexibility of muscles

Question 28

What is the difference between chronic and acute injuries?

Answer 28

Acute is a sudden injury while chronic is a long-lasting persistent injury

Question 29

What is HIOPS?

Answer 29

History, Inspection/Observation, Palpate, Special test

Question 30

What is MAPPSS?

Answer 30

Mechanism of injury, Acute or Chronic, Pain, Previous Injury, Sound, Signs and Symptoms

Question 31

Explain what palpation is and why you do it.

Answer 31

Feel for pain, swelling, any deformities and compare it to the uninjured foot

Question 32

List and explain the special tests for knee injuries (ACL and Meniscus).

Answer 32

Lachman's test accesses anterior part of tibia, Anterior drawer test checks stability of ACL, McMurray's test accesses meniscus tears by testing pain and sounds when rotated internally or externally

Question 33

What are the 4 ligaments of the knee?

Answer 33

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), Medial collateral ligament (MCL), Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

Question 34

What is the difference between varus and valgus?

Answer 34

Valgus refers to a force that pushes in towards the body, varus means pushing out away from the center of the body

Question 35

What is the mechanism of injury for a LCL tear?

Answer 35

A blow or jolt to the inside of the knee, forcing the knee outward

Question 36

What is the name of the test that checks the PCL?

Answer 36

Posterior drawer test

Question 37

What is a concussion?

Answer 37

When the brain experiences a force or jolt which causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth

Question 38

What are signs and symptoms of a concussion?

Answer 38

Headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, hard time breathing

Question 39

What is SIS?

Answer 39

Second impact syndrome is when athletes suffer another head injury after recovering from another one that can lead to many more brain disabilities and injuries

Question 40

When can you be cleared to return to activity after a diagnosed concussion?

Answer 40

After constant surveillance and talks with school athletic trainer and symptoms are gone

Question 41

What are common hand and wrist injuries?

Answer 41

Sprains, strains, fractures, and tendonitis

Question 42

What are the 3 bone groups of the hand?

Answer 42

Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

Question 43

What is tennis elbow? How is it treated/diagnosed?

Answer 43

Inflammation of the tendons in the forearm muscles, treated with RICE, diagnosed with Cozen's test and X-rays

Question 44

What is Little League elbow? How is it treated/diagnosed?

Answer 44

Growth plate on inner side of elbow medial epicondyle is inflamed from overuse, treated with RICE and diagnosed with examination

Question 45

What is game keepers thumb? How is it treated/diagnosed?

Answer 45

A sprain or tear of ulnar collateral ligament at base of thumb treated with splinting, sometimes surgery diagnosed with physical examination and checking for swelling and pain