Athletic Training Chapter 1 – Scope of Practice, Infection Control, Legal Compliance, PPE and EBP

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and terms related to athletic training, infection control, legal compliance, and medical practices essential for effective training and patient care.

Orthopedic Assessment

A type of medical assessment focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions.

Medical Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation of a patient's health status, including symptoms and medical history.

Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)

Measurements of patients' health status obtained directly from the patient, used to evaluate treatment effectiveness.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

The integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values in making health care decisions.

Pre-Participation Examination (PPE)

A medical evaluation performed to ensure athletes are healthy and ready to compete.

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

A medical code set developed to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and procedures.

International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

A global standard for diagnostic health information that categorizes diseases and conditions.

Clinical Communication

Effective interaction between healthcare providers and patients to ensure accurate understanding of medical issues.

Legal Compliance

Adhering to laws and regulations governing medical practice and patient care.

Infection Control

Healthy practices and procedures implemented to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Gear designed to protect health care workers from exposure to hazards.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

U.S. legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBPs)

Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans.

Negligence

Failure to take proper care in doing something, leading to damage or injury.

Comorbidity

The simultaneous presence of two or more medical conditions in a patient.

CPT Code

A five-digit code used to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

Sequela

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

Morbidity

The condition of being diseased or the incidence of illness in a population.

Palliative Care

Medical care that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and stress of a serious illness.

Ferpa

Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

Draping

The practice of covering patients to maintain their privacy during medical examinations.