Exam 6: Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment

Which of the following types of braces does an individual use following surgical repair of the knee?

Which of the following is the best material to use to prevent friction and allow for faster drying in socks?

Which of the following is a function of an intraoral mouth guard?

Cantilevered shoulder pads are bulkier, giving better protection in blocking and tackling.

When a case-hardened lens breaks, it crumbles, thus eliminating sharp edges that may penetrate the eye.

If a shoe is fit properly, the break of the shoe should occur where?

The proper selection and fitting of sports equipment have little to do with preventing sports injuries.

Many football players prefer a helmet with a four-snap chin strap because:

The majority of dental injuries can be prevented if the athlete wears a correctly fitted mouth guard.

The National Operating Committee and Standards for Athletic Equipment has mandated that all football players wear a properly fitting mouth guard.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of glasses as eye protection devices.

Which part of the shoe is responsible for preventing the foot from rolling side to side?

Describe those features that must be included in the design and construction of a running shoe to decrease the potential for injury.