Foundations of Injury Care
Responsicle for awarding the ATC
BOC
What is the goal of the PPE ?
To determine the general health and fitness level of a physically active individual to ensure safe participation in a particular sport/activity
Low velocity, high mass forces result in these kinds of injuries
diffuse injuries (over large areas). For example, a concussion
Permission granted by the government for an individual to practice a profession is termed:
A) Licensure
B) certification
C) registration
D) Scope of practice
D) scope of practice
Athletic Training and Sports medecine are terms that can be used interchangeably
FALSE
WHen an individual has total disregard for the safety of others
Gross degligence
Ideally, when should the PPE be completed ?
6 weeks before the start of any physical activity to allow time to evaluate and correct minor problems
How does KT tape work ?
Altho it is uncertain how it works, it is thought that when a muscle is inflamed, swollen or stiff due to fatigue or injury, the interstitial space between the skin and underlying connective tissues become compressed, thereby compromising the flow of lymphatic system. This compression can then stimulate pain receptors in the skin
Which of the following should not be performed by an AT ?
A) Eval of an injury
B) Treatment of an injury
C) Diagnosis of an injury
D) Recognition of an injury
C) diagnosis of an injury
A complete physical examination is in required annually
FALSE. It is probably unnecessary unless there is a change in physician or records are not available
If an AT suspects or should have suspected a neck injury and failed to use a rigid back board to stabilize the individual. This is an example of ?
Nonfeasance
How should the pulse be taken during a PPE ?
At the carotid artery by doubling the pulse rate measured during a 30 sec period
After how many minutes does table lose much of its supportive properties ?
20 minutes
What is the most important tool of the PPE ?
A) Medical History
B) MSK exam
C) CV exam
D) Vision Exam
A) medical history
Rectal temperature is usually higher than oral by an average of .4-.5 deg C
TRUE
These were developed to encourage bystanders to assist others in need of emergency by granting them immunity from potential litigation
Good Samaritan Laws
How do you assess cranial nerve IX ?
glossopharyngeal --> ability to swallow
Describe the taping for metatarsalgia/ Morton Neuroma
Apply teardrop pad slightly proximal to 2nd through 4th metatarsal head then anchor using elastic tape
Which of the following conditions would indicate referral to a neurosurgeon? A) scoliosis B) indication of Marfan syndrome C) isolated brachial plexus injury D) preexisting cervical stenosis
D) preexisting cervical stenosis
Skin Folds should be done on the left side of the body
FALSE --> they should be done on the right
When an individual commits an act that is not his or her responsibility to perform
malfeasance
What is emmetropia ?
20/20 vision
What are the 4 characteristics that make up tape ?
1) threads per square inch
2) tensile strength
3) Composition
4) adhesive mass (stickiness)
Which of the following conditions should automatically disqualify an individual from participation in sports? A) carditis B) congenital heart disease C) dysrhythmia D) hypertension
A) Carditis
Tape is more effective for an ankle injury than a brace
False