Patient Assessment
Moist heat packs are held in a machine called a ________________ that heats water in a tank that warms the special gel pack.
Hydrocollator
When a muscle lengthens against resistance, a _______________ contraction is taking place.
Eccentric
If body temperature begins to rise, the blood vessels in the extremities will ______________ so that more blood flows close to the surface of the skin in an attempt to rid the body of access heat.
Dilate
In cold weather, the hypothalamus sends signals to _____________ the blood vessels in the extremities to hold more blood in the chest, head, and abdomen, protecting the vital organs.
Constrict
Sunburn occurs when the body is exposed to _______________ light which is not seen by the human eye. (No abbreviations)
Ultraviolet
The use of cold on the body to elicit a specific physiological response is known as ____________.
Cryotherapy
____________ stretching occurs when the muscle is isolated and quickly stretched and relaxed repetitively as though the athlete is bouncing.
Heat _______________ are involuntary muscle contractions caused by dehydration and a loss of sodium as a result of profuse sweating.
Cramps
________________ is a natural mechanism triggered by the body in an effort to generate heat.
Shivering
___________ degrees Farenheit is considered the "normal" body temperature for an adult.
98.6
Effleurage, Petrissage, and Friction are 3 different types of _________ that can be used to increase circulation, decrease muscle spasm, and relieve swelling.
Massage
The ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) recommends training 3-5 days per week to improve __________________ endurance.
Cardiorespiratory/Cardiovascular
Exertional Hyponatremia refers to dangerously low _____________ levels that cause intracellular swelling and many signs and symptoms.
Sodium
__________________ is most likely to occur to the nose, ears, fingers, and toes due to exposure to cold, damp conditions for a period time.
Frostbite
Melanin
The body's ability to get information to the brain in response to stimulus arising in the body is known as __________________.
Proprioception
An athlete who is 25 years old, would have an estimated maximum heart rate of _______.
195
102
The NATA position statement recommends that by the time the flash-to-bang count reaches ________ seconds, the athletes, coaching personnel, and spectators should already be in a lightning safe location.
30 seconds
Physical findings that can be measured or seen by a clinician (swelling, bruising, skin rash, elevated blood pressure) would fall under the _______________ section of a SOAP note.
Objective
Ultrasound is categorized as a thermal modality because it can produce a deep tissue heating effect. Sounds waves pass through the tissue through a method known as conversion and can reach tissues as deep as _____ cm.
5
____________ movements will be useful for athletes who have lordosis or muscle strains in the back extensors.
Flexion
The heat index is a plot of air temperature and humidity. The AT can use a device called a ________________ to determine the relative humidity. (Must spell correctly)P
Psychrometer
The first signs and symptoms of hypothermia begin to show when an athlete's body temperature drops below ________ degrees Farenheit.
95
Electrical Stimulation machines known as TENS units can be used to create a current that moves across the skin resulting in a pins-and-needles sensation that stimulates the sensory nerves to minimize pain. What does TENS stand for?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation