Sports Injury Management and the Athletic Trainer

Question 1
The primary survey includes assessment of all but which of the following?
A. Breathing B. Circulation C. Responsiveness D. Movement E. Blood Pressure

Question 2
A baseball player appears to be choking and is coughing. What should be done in this situation?
A. Do not interfere and encourage the player to continue coughing B. Instruct the athlete to sit down and drink a cup of water C. Perform the Heimlich maneuver D. Clear the athlete's airway by using a finger sweep E. Begin abdominal thrusts

Question 3
Severe hemorrhage is characterized by:
A. A rapid and strong pulse B. A rapid and weak pulse C. A slow and strong pulse D. A slow and weak pulse

Question 4
External bleeding is best controlled with:
A. Application of ICE B. Compression and rest C. Application of tourniquet proximal to the wound D. Direct pressure and elevation E. Application of tourniquet distal to the wound

Question 5
Which type of splint should not be used when splinting an open fracture or fracture with deformity?
A. Rigid B. Soft C. Air D. Vacuum E. Semirigid

Question 6
Which of the following individuals are at risk for heat illness?
a. Poorly acclimatized or conditioned
b. Individuals with large muscle mass
c. Individuals with small muscle mass
d. Children
e. Diabetic individuals
A. a and b B. a and c C. a and d D. c and e E. a, b, d and e

Question 7
Shock is characterized by:
A. Rapid and deep breathing B. Rapid and shallow breathing C. Slow and deep breathing D. Slow and shallow breathing

Question 8
Athletes who participate in prolonged activity of 60 to 90 minutes duration should drink:
A. Cool water B. Sweetened carbonated beverages C. Fruit juices D. Cool beverages containing ten percent carbohydrate E. Cool beverages containing four to eight percent carbohydrate

Question 9
While a football player with a possible spinal injury is being treated, the _______________ should be removed.
A. Shoulder pads B. Helmet C. Tail pads D. Face mask E. Neck collar

Question 10
Subjective information of the HOPS procedure is gained through:
A. History B. Observation C. Palpation D. Special tests E. Primary survey

Define the following terms:

Crepitus

Cyanosis

Diastole

Hyperthermia

Systole

Vital signs

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