Question 1

Based on recommendations in the literature, functional cervical collars should be used with which of the following exercises to prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neck and shoulder strengthening exercises 
B)  Neck and shoulder flexibility exercises 
C)  Neck and shoulder neuromuscular exercises 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Neck and shoulder strengthening exercises 
B)  Neck and shoulder flexibility exercises 
C)  Neck and shoulder neuromuscular exercises 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

When applying the circular wrap technique, you should avoid:

Accepted Answer

A)  leaving a small area of the pad exposed to anchor tape. 
B)  applying a distal-to-proximal circular strip with elastic tape. 
C)  increasing the roll tension of anchors. 
D)  overlapping the wrap by ?-½ of its width. 
A)  leaving a small area of the pad exposed to anchor tape. 
B)  applying a distal-to-proximal circular strip with elastic tape. 
C)  increasing the roll tension of anchors. 
D)  overlapping the wrap by ?-½ of its width. C

Question 3

Another name for acute torticollis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  stiff neck. 
B)  scoliosis. 
C)  wryneck. 
D)  burner. 
A)  stiff neck. 
B)  scoliosis. 
C)  wryneck. 
D)  burner. C

Question 4

The contusion/fracture tape technique is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  anchor off-the-shelf and custom-made pads. 
B)  provide compression to control swelling. 
C)  immobilize the thorax. 
D)  provide support to the thorax. 
A)  anchor off-the-shelf and custom-made pads. 
B)  provide compression to control swelling. 
C)  immobilize the thorax. 
D)  provide support to the thorax.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a mechanism of injury for a cervical facet joint sprain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forced neck flexion 
B)  Forced neck lateral flexion 
C)  Forced neck extension 
D)  Forced neck rotation 
A)  Forced neck flexion 
B)  Forced neck lateral flexion 
C)  Forced neck extension 
D)  Forced neck rotation

Question 6

When using functional cervical collar designs that attach to football shoulder pads, what is the most important factor to monitor in the prevention of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fit of the helmet 
B)  The size of the bolts used to attach the collar 
C)  The materials used in the construction of the collar 
D)  The fit and snugness of the shoulder pads 
A)  The fit of the helmet 
B)  The size of the bolts used to attach the collar 
C)  The materials used in the construction of the collar 
D)  The fit and snugness of the shoulder pads

Question 7

Research examining the effects of lumbar sacral braces for the prevention and treatment of low back pain has revealed:

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal evidence to support their use to lessen levels of pain. 
B)  strong evidence to support their use to lessen levels of pain. 
C)  inconclusive evidence to support their use to lessen levels of pain. 
D)  no evidence to support their use to lessen levels of pain. 
A)  minimal evidence to support their use to lessen levels of pain. 
B)  strong evidence to support their use to lessen levels of pain. 
C)  inconclusive evidence to support their use to lessen levels of pain. 
D)  no evidence to support their use to lessen levels of pain.

Question 8

During the application of a rib belt, the patient should:

Accepted Answer

A)  exhale. 
B)  inhale. 
C)  position the arms overhead. 
D)  lean toward the painful side. 
A)  exhale. 
B)  inhale. 
C)  position the arms overhead. 
D)  lean toward the painful side.

Question 9

Suggestions have been made in the literature that the use of functional cervical collars should be mandatory to lessen the frequency of brachial plexus injury for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  those who experience recurrent brachial plexus injuries. 
B)  those who have sustained an isolated severe brachial plexus injury. 
C)  those who have sustained a single brachial plexus injury in a high-risk playing position. 
D)  those who wear cantilever design shoulder pads and helmets with six-point chin straps. 
A)  those who experience recurrent brachial plexus injuries. 
B)  those who have sustained an isolated severe brachial plexus injury. 
C)  those who have sustained a single brachial plexus injury in a high-risk playing position. 
D)  those who wear cantilever design shoulder pads and helmets with six-point chin straps.

Question 10

Which of the following factors is a mechanism of injury of a coccygeal fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Violent trunk flexion 
B)  Direct forces 
C)  Overload stresses 
D)  Axial loading of head 
A)  Violent trunk flexion 
B)  Direct forces 
C)  Overload stresses 
D)  Axial loading of head

Question 11

Viscoelastic polymer, skeleton, or gel pads attached underneath football shoulder pads:

Accepted Answer

A)  may provide additional shock absorption. 
B)  may reduce the incidence of brachial plexus injury. 
C)  may lessen pressure on the cervical spine. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  may provide additional shock absorption. 
B)  may reduce the incidence of brachial plexus injury. 
C)  may lessen pressure on the cervical spine. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

According to available evidence, rib belts:

Accepted Answer

A)  correct structural abnormalities. 
B)  restrict trunk range of motion. 
C)  tend to migrate distally during athletic activities. 
D)  provide pain relief for some and restrict breathing in others. 
A)  correct structural abnormalities. 
B)  restrict trunk range of motion. 
C)  tend to migrate distally during athletic activities. 
D)  provide pain relief for some and restrict breathing in others.

Question 13

Which option is not a type of cervical collar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neoprene roll 
B)  Vest 
C)  Extrication 
D)  Semirigid 
A)  Neoprene roll 
B)  Vest 
C)  Extrication 
D)  Semirigid

Question 14

Which sport is required to wear protective padding on the thorax, abdomen, and/or spine during all practices and competitions by the NCAA and NFHS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wrestling 
B)  Soccer 
C)  Track and field 
D)  Field hockey 
A)  Wrestling 
B)  Soccer 
C)  Track and field 
D)  Field hockey

Question 15

Which wrapping technique is used to secure off-the-shelf and custom-made pads to the thorax, abdomen, and spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circular wrap 
B)  Thorax and abdomen compression wrap 
C)  Swathe rib wrap 
D)  The compression wrap, swathe rib wrap, and circular wrap 
A)  Circular wrap 
B)  Thorax and abdomen compression wrap 
C)  Swathe rib wrap 
D)  The compression wrap, swathe rib wrap, and circular wrap

Question 16

Which option would provide the most effective shock absorption and protection for an ice hockey athlete following a lateral rib contusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Off-the-shelf, soft, low-density padded shirt 
B)  Off-the-shelf closed-cell foam pad 
C)  Off-the-shelf, hard, high-density rib vest 
D)  Off-the-shelf vinyl-coated foam skeleton pad 
A)  Off-the-shelf, soft, low-density padded shirt 
B)  Off-the-shelf closed-cell foam pad 
C)  Off-the-shelf, hard, high-density rib vest 
D)  Off-the-shelf vinyl-coated foam skeleton pad

Question 17

Prior to or after application of a taping, wrapping, bracing, and/or padding technique, if a patient experiences shortness of breath and/or an increase in pain, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  instruct the patient to place the ipsilateral arm across the abdomen. 
B)  remove the technique and reapply it. 
C)  loosen the anchors and/or straps of the technique. 
D)  suspect a serious injury/condition and immediately refer the patient to a physician. 
A)  instruct the patient to place the ipsilateral arm across the abdomen. 
B)  remove the technique and reapply it. 
C)  loosen the anchors and/or straps of the technique. 
D)  suspect a serious injury/condition and immediately refer the patient to a physician.

Question 18

Which statement regarding rib belts is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most rib belts are constructed of non-elastic materials. 
B)  All designs have plastic inserts. 
C)  The braces are anchored to the thorax with snap closures. 
D)  The braces measure between 4 and 12 inches in width. 
A)  Most rib belts are constructed of non-elastic materials. 
B)  All designs have plastic inserts. 
C)  The braces are anchored to the thorax with snap closures. 
D)  The braces measure between 4 and 12 inches in width.

Question 19

Which of the following is a purpose of a lumbar sacral brace?

Accepted Answer

A)  To absorb shock 
B)  To anchor protective padding 
C)  To increase range of motion 
D)  To correct structural abnormalities 
A)  To absorb shock 
B)  To anchor protective padding 
C)  To increase range of motion 
D)  To correct structural abnormalities

Question 20

Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are most common at:

Accepted Answer

A)  L1-L2 or L2-L3 levels. 
B)  L2-L3 or L3-L4 levels. 
C)  L3-L4 or L4-L5 levels. 
D)  L4-L5 or L5-S1 levels. 
A)  L1-L2 or L2-L3 levels. 
B)  L2-L3 or L3-L4 levels. 
C)  L3-L4 or L4-L5 levels. 
D)  L4-L5 or L5-S1 levels.

Based on recommendations in the literature, functional cervical collars should be used with which of the following exercises to prevent injury?

When applying the circular wrap technique, you should avoid:

Another name for acute torticollis is:

The contusion/fracture tape technique is used to:

Which of the following is not a mechanism of injury for a cervical facet joint sprain?

When using functional cervical collar designs that attach to football shoulder pads, what is the most important factor to monitor in the prevention of injury?

Research examining the effects of lumbar sacral braces for the prevention and treatment of low back pain has revealed:

During the application of a rib belt, the patient should:

Suggestions have been made in the literature that the use of functional cervical collars should be mandatory to lessen the frequency of brachial plexus injury for all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following factors is a mechanism of injury of a coccygeal fracture?

Viscoelastic polymer, skeleton, or gel pads attached underneath football shoulder pads:

According to available evidence, rib belts:

Which option is not a type of cervical collar?

Which sport is required to wear protective padding on the thorax, abdomen, and/or spine during all practices and competitions by the NCAA and NFHS?

Which wrapping technique is used to secure off-the-shelf and custom-made pads to the thorax, abdomen, and spine?

Which option would provide the most effective shock absorption and protection for an ice hockey athlete following a lateral rib contusion?

Prior to or after application of a taping, wrapping, bracing, and/or padding technique, if a patient experiences shortness of breath and/or an increase in pain, you should:

Which statement regarding rib belts is true?

Which of the following is a purpose of a lumbar sacral brace?

Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are most common at:

Tapes, Wraps, Braces, and Pads

Facility Design for Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding

Foot and Toes

Ankle

Lower Leg

Knee

Thigh, Hip, and Pelvis

Shoulder and Upper Arm

Elbow and Forearm

Wrist

Hand, Fingers, and Thumb

Protective Equipment and Padding

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Exam 12: Thorax, Abdomen, and Spine

Based on recommendations in the literature, functional cervical collars should be used with which of the following exercises to prevent injury?

When applying the circular wrap technique, you should avoid:

Another name for acute torticollis is:

The contusion/fracture tape technique is used to:

Which of the following is not a mechanism of injury for a cervical facet joint sprain?

When using functional cervical collar designs that attach to football shoulder pads, what is the most important factor to monitor in the prevention of injury?

Research examining the effects of lumbar sacral braces for the prevention and treatment of low back pain has revealed:

During the application of a rib belt, the patient should:

Suggestions have been made in the literature that the use of functional cervical collars should be mandatory to lessen the frequency of brachial plexus injury for all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following factors is a mechanism of injury of a coccygeal fracture?

Viscoelastic polymer, skeleton, or gel pads attached underneath football shoulder pads:

According to available evidence, rib belts:

Which option is not a type of cervical collar?

Which sport is required to wear protective padding on the thorax, abdomen, and/or spine during all practices and competitions by the NCAA and NFHS?

Which wrapping technique is used to secure off-the-shelf and custom-made pads to the thorax, abdomen, and spine?

Which option would provide the most effective shock absorption and protection for an ice hockey athlete following a lateral rib contusion?

Prior to or after application of a taping, wrapping, bracing, and/or padding technique, if a patient experiences shortness of breath and/or an increase in pain, you should:

Which statement regarding rib belts is true?

Which of the following is a purpose of a lumbar sacral brace?

Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are most common at:

Tapes, Wraps, Braces, and Pads

Facility Design for Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding

Foot and Toes

Ankle

Lower Leg

Knee

Thigh, Hip, and Pelvis

Shoulder and Upper Arm

Elbow and Forearm

Wrist

Hand, Fingers, and Thumb

Protective Equipment and Padding

Filters