diagnostic purpose
diagnostic precautions/interpretations
PPE
100

 x-ray

To view internal structures

Possible fracture/dislocation, tumor, deformity, arthritis, bone cancer, and foreign object 

100

Tests using radiation 

X-ray 

Fluoroscopy 

CT scan


100

Purpose

Determine readiness for specific sport 

Identify any potential or correctable conditions that may impair patients performance 

200

 complete blood count 

Examine specific components of whole blood and express those components 

200

Tests pregnant women cannot due 

Fluoroscopy 

X-ray

Possibly MRI

Bone scan 

CT scan 

PET scan
200

Medical history 

Past medical history

Current health status 

Family history 

Social history 

300

 MRI

Produces detail information about organs, soft tissue, bones, tumors, infection 

300

MRI Interpretations 

White- tissue

Dark- bone 
300

Parts of physical exam

Vital signs

Blood pressure 

Pulse assessment 

Respiratory assessment 

Body temps 

400

Ct scan 

Look at cross sections of internal organs, bone, soft tissue, and blood vessel 

400

Fluoroscopy interpretations 

Dark- less dense, lugs 

White- dense, bone 

400

Steps of reviewing body system 

Skin

HEEN

Respiratory 

Cardiovascular 

Gastrointestinal 

Urinary

Peripheral

Neurological 

Musculoskleteal



500

Bone scan 

Assess bone abnormalities 

Used to identify stress fractures, bone infections, bone cancer, and arthritis 

500

Bone scan interpretations 

Dark- “hot spots” , areas of inflammation or injury to bone 

Light- normal tissue and bone 


500

What part of the PPE do most athletes get disqualified 

Orthopedic 

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