Abbreviations
H.I.P.S.
What is History, Inspection, Palpation and Special Tests
The maximum time limit to ice an injury site
What is 20 minutes
When giving CPR what is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths in an adult?
What is 30:2
Shoulder pad like muscle located in the upper extremities
What is the deltoid
The muscular pad on the palmer aspect of the first metacarpal
What is the dorsal interossei muscles
S.M.A.R.T.
Specific, Measurable, Accountable
Realistic, Timely
Involves deep tissue healing, and applies heat
What is ultrasound
Of the different types of heat emergencies, which one is characterized by a temp of 104*F, seizure, loss of consciousness, confusion, and combativeness
What is Heat stroke
the other choices would be heat exhaustion and heat cramps
The calf muscle
What is the gastrocnemius
Group of muscles known as the "running muscles"
What are the quadriceps
P.P.E. and I am not talking equipment
What are Pre-Physical Exams, taking at least 6 weeks before play
Heat modalities are best used on what type of injuries
Post-acute injuries or Chronic injuries
The sudden onset of an illness, painful and severe
What is acute
A narrow band of tissue that attaches muscle to the bone
What is a tendon
Cells that engulf pathogens and thus destroying them
What are phagocytes
A.C.L.
What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament
When applying ice throughout the day, what is the normal protocol?
What is ice every 1-2 hours
Poor balance, head ache, blurred vision, Tinnitus, photophobia, confusion, head injury
What are signs and symptoms of a concussion?
The overstretching or tearing of a muscle
What is a strain
What aspect includes the anterior portion of the hand?
What is the palm
P.R.I.C.E
Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
The various types of modalities
What is thermal, electric, and manual
An athlete has a possible head/neck injury but has his helmet on. The AT has decided to leave the helmet on, to ensure access to the airway you would
Remove the facemask with an electric or non-electric screwdriver, the helmet may have plastic hooks you can cut off as well.
When a muscle loses it's shape. An example: a patient's leg was in a non-weight bearing cast for 8 weeks.
What is atrophy?
The shaft of a long bone
What is the diaphysis