Signs
McBurney's sign identifies what?
Appendicitis
Which of these is NOT an URI?
tonsilitis sinusitis pneumonia pharyngitis
pneumonia
How long should the abdomen be auscultated before the athletic trainer decides if the bowel sounds are absent?
2-3 minutes
The treatment of choice for EIB is an inhaled corticosteroid from a metered dose inhaler taken 15 to 30 minutes before the onset of exercise or as needed during exercise. True or False
False - short term; ie albuterol
Sports hematuria is a medical emergency. True or False
False
Kehr's sign identifies what?
Ruptured spleen
usually caused by a blow to tip of finger jamming and avulsing extensor tendon from its insertions
s/s pain at the DIP joint, unable to extend DIP
mallet finger
apophysitis at the attachment of the Achilles tendon on the calcaneus
Sever's disease
Most drug absorption occurs from the small intestine due to the high surface area of absorption. true/false
True
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease. True or False
true
Babinkski sign identifies what?
Neurological: potential damage to the central nervous system (CNS), specifically the corticospinal tract
Fracture of the first metacarpal distal due to axial and abduction forces.
What are the causes of iron deficiency (anemia) in athletes?
Heelstrike hemolysis also called
Runner's anemia
Which classification of antibiotics has been linked to tendon ruptures, thus making them of specific concern to the athletic population?
flouroquinolones
Which condition is carried in the throat, transmitted to another person via saliva, and is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus? Why can't they play until cleared?
Mono; ruptured spleen
Homan sign identifies what?
DVT
What is the difference between paronychia and onychia?
Both are infections: paronychia- nail bed, onychia- nail matrix
damage of striated muscle due to elevated creatine . leading to renal failure and the classic symptom of coca cola colored urine
Rhabdomyolysis
This drug should NEVER be given to children under 18 because it can cause Reyes syndrome
aspirin
What conditions compose the female athlete triad syndrome?
amenorrhea, osteoporosis, disordered eating
Brudzinski's sign identifies what?
menengitis
S/s for CVA or Stroke (acronym)
FAST
-F: facial drooping
-A: Arm drifts downward when asked to raise
-S: Slurred speech
-T: Time to call 911
s/s pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, jaundice, fever, Murphy's sign (upper right quadrant),
symptoms worsen after high fat meal.
cholelithiasis (gall bladder)
What is the maximum daily limit on acetaminophen?
4000mg
What are normal vital signs?
heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, pulse ox, and body temperature
HR 60-100
RR 12-20
BP 120/80
pulse ox 95-100%
Temp 98.7