Sports Injury Management and the Athletic Trainer

Question 1
The central nervous system is composed of the:
A. Peripheral nerves B. Brain C. Spinal cord D. Brain and the spinal cord E. Brachial and solar plexus

Question 2
The greatest degree of hyperextension along the spinal column is found between the:
A. Atlas and the axis B. Cervical vertebra C. Thoracic vertebra D. Lumber vertebra E. Sacral vertebra

Question 3
A swimmer who predominantly swims the butterfly stroke is likely to develop:
A. Lumbar lordosis B. Cervical lordosis C. Cervical Kyphosis D. Scoliosis E. Thoracic kyphosis

Question 4
What is the most common mechanism of injury for severe cervical spine injuries?
A. Compressive axial loading B. Tensile force C. Repetitive trauma D. Shearing force E. Traction force

Question 5
An athlete has sustained a sprain to the cervical region and is having radiating paresthesia down the left arm. What should be done for this athlete?
A. Apply ice therapy B. Apply heat therapy C. Apply traction D. Refer to a physician E. Immobilize the shoulder joint

Question 6
Brachial plexus injuries are most likely the result of:
A. Axial loading force B. Tensile forces C. Torque forces D. Shearing forces E. Compressive forces

Question 7
All but which of the following are signs and symptoms of a brachial plexus injury?
A. Pain upon neck movement B. Muscle weakness in shoulder abduction C. Transient pain D. Point tenderness over the clavicle area E. Paresthesia down the arm and into the hand

Question 8
The peak age for low back pain is:
A. Between 10 and 16 B. 40 C. 60 to 70 D. 25 to 35 E. 50

Question 9
Low back pain in runners is often caused by:
A. Idiopathic pain B. Tightness in the hip expensors and quadriceps C. Lack of hamstring strength D. Tightness in the hip flexors and hamstrings E. Pathologic disease

Question 10
The most common sites for herniated disc are:
A. C6-C7 B. T11-T12 C. L1-L2 D. L4-L5 E. S3-S4

Define the following terms:

Burner

Kyphosis

Lordosis

Reflex

Scoliosis

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