Question 1

At what point during their routines are gymnasts most often injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  The approach 
B)  The skill 
C)  The landing 
D)  None of the above 
A)  The approach 
B)  The skill 
C)  The landing 
D)  None of the above C

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding soft-foam gymnastics pits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soft-foam pits are inherently stable. 
B)  Because foam blocks are used in gymnastics pits, the edges of the blocks will often interlock, creating a soft, regular surface. 
C)  Pits suspended on trampolines transmit motion across greater distances. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Soft-foam pits are inherently stable. 
B)  Because foam blocks are used in gymnastics pits, the edges of the blocks will often interlock, creating a soft, regular surface. 
C)  Pits suspended on trampolines transmit motion across greater distances. 
D)  All of the above C

Question 3

Which of the following are the primary mechanisms of injury in diving?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diver's head striking the diving board or platform 
B)  Head collisions with the bottom of the pool 
C)  Slipping and falling on the pool deck 
D)  A & B 
E)  A & C 
A)  The diver's head striking the diving board or platform 
B)  Head collisions with the bottom of the pool 
C)  Slipping and falling on the pool deck 
D)  A & B 
E)  A & C D

Question 4

Improper management of potential cervical spine injury can worsen the injury, or even cause death. It has been estimated that ________ of cervical spine injuries occur or are aggravated by emergency extrication and transport.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35% 
A)  10% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35%

Question 5

Which of the following steps should occur first when a potentially catastrophic injury occurs in a pool?

Accepted Answer

A)  The emergency action plan should be activated. 
B)  All athletes should exit the water carefully. 
C)  All activity in the pool should stop immediately. 
D)  The rescuer should call out to the athlete to obtain information about the problem. 
A)  The emergency action plan should be activated. 
B)  All athletes should exit the water carefully. 
C)  All activity in the pool should stop immediately. 
D)  The rescuer should call out to the athlete to obtain information about the problem.

Question 6

Which of the following must be considered during extrication of an athlete from a gymnastics pit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of panel mats to move the spine board across unstable surface 
B)  Moving the spine board across the pit surface, as opposed to carrying the board out of the pit 
C)  Immobilizing the athlete on the board because manual cervical stabilization may be challenging 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Use of panel mats to move the spine board across unstable surface 
B)  Moving the spine board across the pit surface, as opposed to carrying the board out of the pit 
C)  Immobilizing the athlete on the board because manual cervical stabilization may be challenging 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

When considering a slow, careful entry into the pit, where should the athletic trainer enter in relation to the injured athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)  The trainer should enter close to the athlete's feet. 
B)  The trainer should enter on the right side of the athlete in order to facilitate a log roll. 
C)  The trainer should enter as close to the athlete's head as possible. 
D)  It makes no difference where the trainer enters, as long as movement in the pit is minimized. 
A)  The trainer should enter close to the athlete's feet. 
B)  The trainer should enter on the right side of the athlete in order to facilitate a log roll. 
C)  The trainer should enter as close to the athlete's head as possible. 
D)  It makes no difference where the trainer enters, as long as movement in the pit is minimized.

Question 8

What are the benefits of including landing mats, panel mats, or plywood in a rescue attempt?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide a more stable surface from which to work. 
B)  The mats can be slid into position from the edge of the pit. 
C)  The athlete may be placed on plywood, if she is in an awkward position that cannot be accommodated by a spine board. 
D)  Plywood can be moved and/or cut to accommodate the situation. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  They provide a more stable surface from which to work. 
B)  The mats can be slid into position from the edge of the pit. 
C)  The athlete may be placed on plywood, if she is in an awkward position that cannot be accommodated by a spine board. 
D)  Plywood can be moved and/or cut to accommodate the situation. 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) mandates mat requirements for the pole vault. Which of the following explains their requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  The landing mat must be 19 feet 8 inches behind the standards. 
B)  The landing mat must be 20 feet 2 inches long and 32 inches high. 
C)  The standards must be padded and must be more than 13 feet 8 inches apart. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The landing mat must be 19 feet 8 inches behind the standards. 
B)  The landing mat must be 20 feet 2 inches long and 32 inches high. 
C)  The standards must be padded and must be more than 13 feet 8 inches apart. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

When rescuers are entering a gymnastics pit, which of the following should occur ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Additional rescuers should enter the pit one at a time. 
B)  Rescuers should enter two at a time. 
C)  All rescuers should approach the patient at the same time to maintain balance in the pit. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Additional rescuers should enter the pit one at a time. 
B)  Rescuers should enter two at a time. 
C)  All rescuers should approach the patient at the same time to maintain balance in the pit. 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Currently, the rate of catastrophic injury in the pole vault stands at two per year with a fatality rate of one per year. Based on current data and estimates, the number of pole-vault-related injuries is likely to increase.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Only the first statement is true. 
C)  Only the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Only the first statement is true. 
C)  Only the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 12

Of which extrication devices are clinicians often skeptical?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long spine board 
B)  Scoop stretcher 
C)  Split-litter backboard 
D)  A & B 
E)  B & C 
A)  Long spine board 
B)  Scoop stretcher 
C)  Split-litter backboard 
D)  A & B 
E)  B & C

Question 13

With respect to a rescuer's water entry to reach an unresponsive athlete in a pool, which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A shallow-water entry can be used by the clinician. 
B)  A deep-water entry can be used, during which the clinician rotates 180 degrees while lowering herself into the pool. 
C)  The breaststroke should be used to minimize waves. 
D)  The crawl or freestyle stroke should be used in order to reach the athlete quickly. 
A)  A shallow-water entry can be used by the clinician. 
B)  A deep-water entry can be used, during which the clinician rotates 180 degrees while lowering herself into the pool. 
C)  The breaststroke should be used to minimize waves. 
D)  The crawl or freestyle stroke should be used in order to reach the athlete quickly.

Question 14

The _____________ is the sloped set of mats surrounding the point where athletes place the tip of the pole in order to initiate the vault.

Accepted Answer

A)  landing pit 
B)  front bun 
C)  vault box 
D)  None of the above 
A)  landing pit 
B)  front bun 
C)  vault box 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

In the event that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required, an athlete should not be extricated from the water prior to being strapped in place. Special attention must also be paid to maintaining cervical spine stabilization and avoiding slippage of the athlete from the board.

Accepted Answer

A)  True for both statements 
B)  True for only the first statement 
C)  True for only the second statement 
D)  False for both statements 
A)  True for both statements 
B)  True for only the first statement 
C)  True for only the second statement 
D)  False for both statements

Question 16

An athlete who has landed entirely on the bun of a pole vault pit can be spine boarded using, in large part, normal techniques and procedures. In the event that the athlete is in an awkward position or has landed in the box, a vertical lift may be warranted for extrication.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Only the first statement is true. 
C)  Only the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Only the first statement is true. 
C)  Only the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 17

A cervical collar should not be applied to an unresponsive athlete in a gymnastics pit ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  when the athlete is prone and his head is rotated to one side 
B)  until the athlete is on a spine board 
C)  until after the athlete has regained consciousness 
D)  All of the above 
A)  when the athlete is prone and his head is rotated to one side 
B)  until the athlete is on a spine board 
C)  until after the athlete has regained consciousness 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Of the reported 11,000 spinal cord injuries that occur in North America annually, what percentage results from sports participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  4% 
C)  5% 
D)  7% 
A)  2% 
B)  4% 
C)  5% 
D)  7%

Question 19

Which of the following should be avoided in order to prevent pole vault-related injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a pole that is too short or too small for an athlete, resulting in pole breakage 
B)  Using a pole that is too large for an athlete, thus minimizing their ability to generate adequate momentum 
C)  Providing athletes with a push during practice, which encourages athletes to use poles that are too large. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Using a pole that is too short or too small for an athlete, resulting in pole breakage 
B)  Using a pole that is too large for an athlete, thus minimizing their ability to generate adequate momentum 
C)  Providing athletes with a push during practice, which encourages athletes to use poles that are too large. 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

When dealing with potential situations involving gymnastics and landing pits, which of the following must be taken into consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coaches and medical personnel must know where all emergency extrication equipment is located. 
B)  All emergency extrication equipment must be in good repair and working order. 
C)  A comprehensive emergency action plan (EAP) must be in place. 
D)  Appropriately sized equipment must be in place to manage injuries to athletes of various ages and sizes. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Coaches and medical personnel must know where all emergency extrication equipment is located. 
B)  All emergency extrication equipment must be in good repair and working order. 
C)  A comprehensive emergency action plan (EAP) must be in place. 
D)  Appropriately sized equipment must be in place to manage injuries to athletes of various ages and sizes. 
E)  All of the above

At what point during their routines are gymnasts most often injured?

Which of the following statements is true regarding soft-foam gymnastics pits?

Which of the following are the primary mechanisms of injury in diving?

Improper management of potential cervical spine injury can worsen the injury, or even cause death. It has been estimated that ________ of cervical spine injuries occur or are aggravated by emergency extrication and transport.

Which of the following steps should occur first when a potentially catastrophic injury occurs in a pool?

Which of the following must be considered during extrication of an athlete from a gymnastics pit?

When considering a slow, careful entry into the pit, where should the athletic trainer enter in relation to the injured athlete?

What are the benefits of including landing mats, panel mats, or plywood in a rescue attempt?

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) mandates mat requirements for the pole vault. Which of the following explains their requirements?

When rescuers are entering a gymnastics pit, which of the following should occur ?

Currently, the rate of catastrophic injury in the pole vault stands at two per year with a fatality rate of one per year. Based on current data and estimates, the number of pole-vault-related injuries is likely to increase.

Of which extrication devices are clinicians often skeptical?

With respect to a rescuer's water entry to reach an unresponsive athlete in a pool, which of the following statements is not true?

The _____________ is the sloped set of mats surrounding the point where athletes place the tip of the pole in order to initiate the vault.

In the event that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required, an athlete should not be extricated from the water prior to being strapped in place. Special attention must also be paid to maintaining cervical spine stabilization and avoiding slippage of the athlete from the board.

An athlete who has landed entirely on the bun of a pole vault pit can be spine boarded using, in large part, normal techniques and procedures. In the event that the athlete is in an awkward position or has landed in the box, a vertical lift may be warranted for extrication.

A cervical collar should not be applied to an unresponsive athlete in a gymnastics pit ____________.

Of the reported 11,000 spinal cord injuries that occur in North America annually, what percentage results from sports participation?

Which of the following should be avoided in order to prevent pole vault-related injuries?

When dealing with potential situations involving gymnastics and landing pits, which of the following must be taken into consideration?

Organization Administration of Emergency Care

Physical Examination of the Critically Injured Athlete

Airway Management

Sudden Cardiac Death

Head Injuries

Emergency Care of Cervical Spine Injuries

Emergent General Medical Conditions

Environmental-Related Conditions

Orthopedic Injuries

Abdominal Emergencies

Thoracic Injuries

Psychosocial Considerations

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Exam 12: Spine Boarding in Challenging Environments

At what point during their routines are gymnasts most often injured?

Which of the following statements is true regarding soft-foam gymnastics pits?

Which of the following are the primary mechanisms of injury in diving?

Improper management of potential cervical spine injury can worsen the injury, or even cause death. It has been estimated that ________ of cervical spine injuries occur or are aggravated by emergency extrication and transport.

Which of the following steps should occur first when a potentially catastrophic injury occurs in a pool?

Which of the following must be considered during extrication of an athlete from a gymnastics pit?

When considering a slow, careful entry into the pit, where should the athletic trainer enter in relation to the injured athlete?

What are the benefits of including landing mats, panel mats, or plywood in a rescue attempt?

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) mandates mat requirements for the pole vault. Which of the following explains their requirements?

When rescuers are entering a gymnastics pit, which of the following should occur ?

Currently, the rate of catastrophic injury in the pole vault stands at two per year with a fatality rate of one per year. Based on current data and estimates, the number of pole-vault-related injuries is likely to increase.

Of which extrication devices are clinicians often skeptical?

With respect to a rescuer's water entry to reach an unresponsive athlete in a pool, which of the following statements is not true?

The _____________ is the sloped set of mats surrounding the point where athletes place the tip of the pole in order to initiate the vault.

In the event that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required, an athlete should not be extricated from the water prior to being strapped in place. Special attention must also be paid to maintaining cervical spine stabilization and avoiding slippage of the athlete from the board.

An athlete who has landed entirely on the bun of a pole vault pit can be spine boarded using, in large part, normal techniques and procedures. In the event that the athlete is in an awkward position or has landed in the box, a vertical lift may be warranted for extrication.

A cervical collar should not be applied to an unresponsive athlete in a gymnastics pit ____________.

Of the reported 11,000 spinal cord injuries that occur in North America annually, what percentage results from sports participation?

Which of the following should be avoided in order to prevent pole vault-related injuries?

When dealing with potential situations involving gymnastics and landing pits, which of the following must be taken into consideration?

Organization Administration of Emergency Care

Physical Examination of the Critically Injured Athlete

Airway Management

Sudden Cardiac Death

Head Injuries

Emergency Care of Cervical Spine Injuries

Emergent General Medical Conditions

Environmental-Related Conditions

Orthopedic Injuries

Abdominal Emergencies

Thoracic Injuries

Psychosocial Considerations

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