Respiratory
A common respiratory condition that causes episodes of wheezing and shortness of breath due to airway inflammation.
Answer: asthma
A condition involves a temporary disruption of brain function after a blow to the head.
Answer: concussion
A condition that occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed due to plaque buildup.
Answer: Coronary artery disease
A disorder that results from inadequate insulin or reduced insulin effectiveness.
Answer: Diabetes mellitus
A condition that causes itching, tearing, and redness of the eyes.
Answer: Conjunctivitis
Two symptoms that help differentiate pneumonia from simple upper respiratory infections.
Answer: Fever and productive cough
Symptoms help distinguish a stroke from other neurological events.
Answer: Sudden weakness, facial droop, speech difficulty, vision changes, and impaired coordination.
Classic early warning signs of a myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Answer: Chest pressure/pain, radiation to left arm or jaw, shortness of breath, nausea, diaphoresis (sweating)
Symptoms you would expect in hyperthyroidism.
Answer: Weight loss, heat intolerance, tremor, tachycardia, anxiety, and increased appetite.
Typical symptoms of "swimmer’s ear."
Answer: Ear pain (worse with pulling the ear), itching, drainage, and ear canal swelling.
Explain the difference between systole and diastole.
Answer: Systole is when the heart contracts, diastole is in the relaxation phase
Describe the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis and how it affects nerve signal transmission.
Answer: The immune system attacks the myelin sheath in the central nervous system
The difference between stable and unstable angina.
Answer: Stable angina occurs predictably during physical exertion or stress and is relieved by rest or medication, while unstable angina is unpredictable
Explain the hormonal imbalance seen in Cushing’s syndrome and the resulting physical symptoms.
Answer: It happens when the body has too much of the hormone cortisol for a long time, causing a fatty hump between the shoulders, a rounded face, and pink or purple stretch marks on the skin.
Cataract formation interferes with normal vision in this way.
Answer: Lens becomes cloudy, scattering light and reducing visual clarity.
A former smoker on the track team complains of shortness of breath and difficulty recovering after moderate exercise what chronic pathology should be suspected ?
Answer: COPD.
A recreational athlete shows a resting tremor and slowed movement during a balance test what neurological disorder might be considered ?
Answer: Parkinson’s disease.
Athlete reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded after standing up quickly during practice, what cardiovascular problem might be occurring ?
Answer: orthostatic hypotension.
Cross country athlete who recently lost weight unexpectedly has heat intolerance nervousness, and a persistently elevated heart rate during warm-ups. What disorder should the AT alert to?
Answer: hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease)
An athlete arrives to the ATR with ear pain, swelling, and tenderness when the external ear is pulled. What condition is most likely present?
Answer: Otitis externa.
During conditioning and athlete suddenly develops chest tightness, and Audible wheezing what underlying pathology is most likely causing airflow restriction ?
Answer: asthma exacerbation (exercise-induced bronchial restriction)
The athlete reports sudden unilateral, numbness and weakness in their right leg during practice. Symptoms improved after several minutes, but return later in the day what neurological condition should be considered?
Answer: multiple sclerosis
A basketball player says his heart races sometimes during intense drills, but slows when he rests. What common cardiovascular condition might explain this?
Answer: exercise-induced tachycardia.
During preseason screening and athlete reports fatigued, increased thirst and an unintentional weight gain. What endocrine disorder should the AT be most concerned about?
Answer: type 1 diabetes.
A basketball player comes reporting sudden flashes of light and “a curtain” coming down over part of their vision after landing awkwardly from a rebound? What pathology should be suspected?
Answer: Retinal detachment.