Sports Injury Management and the Athletic Trainer

Question 1
Which of the following symptoms would be present if a viral condition is associated with the common cold?
a. Low-grade fever
b. Chills
c. Malaise
d. Facial pain and pressure
e. Throat pain
A. a, b and c B. a and b C. c, d and e D. b and d E. d and e

Question 2
Which of the following medications is used to control fever, aches and pains during influenza?
A. Penicillin B. Antihistimines C. Aspirin and ibuprofren D. Antitussitives E. Afrin and amoxicillin

Question 3
All but which of the following factors can contribute to the severity of EIA?
A. Ambient air conditions B. Duration and type of exercise C. Exposure to allergens D. Respiratory infections E. Proper fluid replacement during exercise

Question 4
What activity is more likely to prevent the onset of EIA?
A. Running B. Jumping C. Swimming D. Throwing E. Cycling

Question 5
The most severe complication for an athlete suffering from diarrhea is?
A. Malnutrition B. Decreased body core temperature C. Decreased gastrocolic reflex D. Dehydration and depletion of electrolytes E. Loss of flexibility and balance

Question 6
An athlete has suddenly become unconscious. During the assessment you smell a sweet or fruity odor from the athlete's breath. What condition might the athlete be experiencing?
A. Hypoglycemia B. Hyperglycemia C. Diarrhea D. Gastroenteritis E. Hypertension

Question 7
An athlete is experiencing what you suspect to be an epileptic seizure. How should this situation be managed?
A. Restrain the athlete and summons EMS B. Apply ice to the neck and maintain the airway C. Place a tongue depressor in the athlete's mouth to prevent the tongue from being bit D. Clear objects away from the area, protect the head and wait for the seizure to end E. Clear the airway, immobilize the neck and summons EMS

Question 8
An eating disorder charachterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating is called:
A. Obesity B. Anorexia C. Disordered eating not otherwise specified D. Bulimia nervosa E. Thinness

Question 9
Treatment for iron-deficiency anemia includes increasing the intake of:
a. Dietary iron supplements
b. Tea and coffee
c. Ascorbic acid supplements
d. Red meat, chicken and green vegetables in the diet
e. Complex carbohydrates in the diet
A. b and e B. a, c and d C. b, c and d D. a, c and e E. a and e

Question 10
All but which of the following can contribute to safe weight loss?
A. Increasing aerobic exercise B. Drinking plenty of water C. Avoiding caffeine D. Using diuretics E. Eating a well-balanced diet and avoiding fried foods

Define the following terms:

Anemia

Hyperglycemia

Rhinorrhea

Therapeutic drugs

Tonic state

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