For this reason the shin in vulnerable to contusions
What is the Tibia's close proximity to the surface of the skin
100
Which muscle is located on the posterior surface of the humerus?
What is Triceps
100
In managing an initial hamstring strain, which of the following should be avoided?
A. Ice
B. Compression
C. Stretching using ballistic movements
D. Eccentric exercises during rehabilitation
What is C. stretching using ballistic movements
100
Any athlete who receives a severe blow to the abdomen or back region should be instructed to check for this sign
What is blood in the urine
100
The adolescent athlete who complains of sudden pain and locking of the elbow joint should be suspected of having which of the following conditions?
A. Epicondylitis
B. Olecranon Bursitis
C. Supracondylar fracture of humerus
D. Osteochondritis dissecans
What is D. Osteochondritis dissecans
200
Which of the following muscles extends the knee
A. Semimembranosus
B. Rectus Femoris
C. Semitendinosus
D. Biceps Femoris
What is B. Rectus Femoris
200
Which side of the forearm receives the most frequent impact, therefore the most bruising?
What is the Ulnar side
200
Prevention of should injuries can be accomplished by all of the following EXCEPT for
A. Learning how to fall
B. Development of extreme flexibility
C. Strengthening
D. Correct throwing technique
What is B. Development of extreme flexibility
200
This is the preferred treatment by most physicians for an athlete with a hernia
What is Surgical Repair
200
An athlete is unable to use the arm and complains of unilateral (only on one side) burning, numbness, and radiating pain after trauma. After a short while however, the signs disappear. What condition is likely?
What is Brachial Plexus Injury
300
__________ is the most important and most commonly injured bursa of the shoulder joint.
What is the Subacromial bursa
300
Which of vertebrae group is considered the strongest and most massive
What is the Lumbar Vertebrae
300
The prevention of lower back injuries should include which of the following?
A. Arching the back while standing
B. Reducing abdominal strength
C. Sleeping on your stomach
D. Putting your feel flat on the floor when sitting
What is D. Putting your feel flat on the floor when sitting
300
Referred pain that radiates to the left shoulder and 1/3 of the way down the left arm could be indicative of ______
What is Kehr's sign for a ruptured spleen
300
When evaluating an unconscious athlete which of the following would you do first?
A. Call a physician
B. Look for the possibility of impaired breathing
C. Remove any protective equipment such as a helmet
D. Roll the athlete face up and start CPR
What is B. Look for the possibility of impaired breathing
400
The shoulder most commonly dislocates in this direction
What is anteriorly
400
What section of the spine is considered the most mobile and vulnerable to a wide range of sports injuries?
What is the Cervical Spine
400
Most serious cervical injuries in football result from ______
What is Axial loading as a result of spearing
400
Abdominal rigidity and pain at McBurney's point may indicate this condition
What is Appendicitis
400
What is the most common mechanism for acute low back strain
What is Extension with Trunk Rotation
500
This muscle group's major function is to assist with stabilization of the shoulder
What is the Rotator Cuff
500
What region of the spine is responsible for the least amount of spinal flexion and extension
What is the Thoracic Spine
500
What condition has a Mechanism of Injury of a direct blow to the thorax or a fall on a ball that compresses the rib cage?
What is a Costal Cartilage Injury
500
What is the condition in which an athlete takes a violent blow or compression to the chest, without any accompanying rib fracture, and presents with severe pain during breathing, coughing up of blood, and signs of shock
What is Hemothorax
500
Which of the following foods in NOT recommended for an individual with diarrhea?
A. Toast
B. Bananas
C. Milk Shakes
D. Rice