Sports Medicine Year 1 Exam Review

This collection of flashcards is designed to aid students in reviewing key concepts and terminology related to sports medicine and rehabilitation, as per the provided lecture notes.

What term means to bend a joint?

Flexion.

The medical term for someone's walk is called?

Gait.

What is the largest bone in the body?

Femur.

What does the term medial mean?

To the middle.

Which term means to move the sole of the foot turned outward?

Eversion.

What does the term anterior mean?

Front of the body.

What is the term that describes an erect stance, arms at the sides, palms facing forward?

Anatomical position.

Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?

Sagittal plane.

Which is an example of an acute injury?

All of the above are acute injuries (sprain, strain, contusion).

Which is an example of a chronic injury?

Tendinitis.

What does the term superior mean?

Above.

What is a sprain?

Stretching or tearing ligaments.

What is the function of a ligament?

Connects bone to bone.

Which type of joint has the most range of motion?

Ball and socket.

One gram of fat accounts for how many calories?

9 calories.

What does the acronym BMI stand for?

Body Mass Index.

When treating a wound, which should be used?

Antiseptic.

Which is NOT a vital sign?

Response to pain.

What should you do next if you see someone collapse and they do not respond?

Call or have someone else call EMS/911.

What care do you provide for a victim who is currently having a seizure?

Remove nearby objects that could cause injury.

What type of care would you provide to a victim suffering from heat illness?

Apply cool, wet towels to the victim.

If the AED tells you, 'No shock advised,' what will you do next?

Continue with CPR cycles.

After using universal precautions, what is the next step in providing external wound care?

Direct pressure.

What is the proper way to transport an individual with possible spinal or back injuries?

Spine board.

What should an athletic trainer do if an athlete presents tingling down the arms, pain in the chest, and numbness?

Call 911, immobilize cervical spine, calm the athlete, wait for assistance.

Which characteristics should Emergency Action Plans reflect?

Be documented and specific in assignments of duties.

Which is NOT part of the HOPS Injury Evaluation?

Stress tests.

The History section of the evaluation provides information on?

Location of injury.

Which is NOT a reason for completing a SOAP note?

All of the above are reasons to complete a SOAP note.

The information in the History section would be recorded under which part of the SOAP note?

Subjective.

Which statement is true regarding baseline testing with concussions?

Provides a sample of normal physical/cognitive function to compare to post-injury.

Why would you immediately refer a baseball player with dizziness after a head collision to a doctor?

He has post-concussion syndrome.

Which term describes an injury with a complete disunion of bones in a joint?

Dislocation.

Which is NOT a sign or symptom of a fracture?

Paralysis.

In which type of fracture would there be three or more displaced fragments?

Comminuted.

What type of injury may lead to numbness and lack of blood supply into the foot?

Acute compartment syndrome.

What is the most commonly injured lateral ankle ligament?

Anterior Talofibular.

What is the mechanism of injury for spraining the anterior talofibular ligament?

Plantarflexion and inversion.

A 'pop' is a sign of an injury to which ligament in the knee?

Anterior Cruciate.

Which type of exercise is used when a joint is immobilized?

Isometric.

Which would be used for Proprioceptive exercises?

Physio ball.

What are four things you can do to provide care to any acute injury?

Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Which is NOT a requirement for national certification as an athletic trainer?

Complete a twelve month internship.

What is the purpose of the NATA Code of Ethics?

To maintain high standards and professionalism of athletic trainers.