Sports Injury Management and the Athletic Trainer

Question 1
A common taping technique that uses a figure-of-eight configuration around two body parts of different sizes is termed:
A. Hyperextention B. Spica C. Hyperflexion D. Heel locks E. Circumference

Question 2
Tape and wraps are prophylactic devices that are used for all but which of the following?
A. Limit excessive joint movement B. Support injured body part C. Secure protective pads D. Provide muscular strength E. Allow early resumption of activity

Question 3
Elastic tape is most often used:
a. For joint injuries that require minimum movement
b. To hold protective pads in place
c. For muscular injuries
d. For joint injuries that require maximum movement
e. To decrease swelling and edema
A. a, b and c B. b, c and d C. b, d and e D. c and e E. a and c

Question 4
After removing tape from an injured ankle, the trainer notes that the skin appears red, dry, hot and tender. What might be occuring?
A. The tape was too tight and restricted circulation B. The tape was too loose and developed blisters C. The athlete was allergic to the tape or tape adherent D. The athlete is developing heat stroke E. The athlete is developing athlete's foot

Question 5
Application of elastic wraps should begin with the body part in:
A. A neutral position B. A position of maximum muscle contraction C. A supine position D. A position of mid-range motion E. A prone position

Question 6
To prevent edema formation from settling in the distal digits during application of an elastic wrap, the wrap should:
A. Begin distal to the injured area and move proximal to the injury B. Begin proximal to the injured area and move distal to the injury C. Begin in a neutral position D. Be tight E. Be loose but supportive

Question 7
Open basketweave ankle strapping is used to:
A. Restrict movement during activity B. Enhance range of motion C. Provide support during weight-bearing activities D. Control swelling and limit motion E. Limit pain

Question 8
Achilles tendon strapping limits:
A. Plantar flexion B. Dorsiflexion C. Inversion D. Eversion E. Pronation

Question 9
When providing support for the hip adductors, the Athlete should be in a
A. Standing position with the heel elevated and the knee bent B. Sitting position with the hip flexed C. Standing position with the hip internally rotated D. Standing position with the heel elevated and the hip externally rotated E. Standing position with the heel elevated and the hip internally rotated

Question 10
Acromioclavicular taping should restrict:
A. Shoulder adduction B. Shoulder abduction C. Shoulder extention D. Elbow flexion E. Elbow extention

Define the following terms:

Maceration

Prophylactic

Proprioceptors

Spica

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