Question 1

Any athlete who reports having received a severe blow to the abdomen or back region should be instructed to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  watch out for elevated blood pressure for several days after the blow 
B)  check for signs of internal infection, mainly an elevated temperature 
C)  urinate two or three times and to look for the appearance of blood in the urine 
D)  check for visual acuity and headaches 
A)  watch out for elevated blood pressure for several days after the blow 
B)  check for signs of internal infection, mainly an elevated temperature 
C)  urinate two or three times and to look for the appearance of blood in the urine 
D)  check for visual acuity and headaches

Question 2

The inguinal hernia results from an abnormal enlargement of the opening of the inguinal canal through which vessels and nerves of the male reproductive system pass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which there is thickened cardiac muscle with no evidence of chamber enlargement, and extensive myocardial scarring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Traumatic asphyxia demands immediate mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and immediate medical attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A blow to the rib cage can contuse the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  intercostal muscles 
B)  acromioclavicular joint 
C)  bladder 
D)  appendix 
A)  intercostal muscles 
B)  acromioclavicular joint 
C)  bladder 
D)  appendix

Question 6

Immediate care of a stitch in the side demands relaxation of the spasm, for which two methods have proved beneficial. Identify one of these methods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Athletes are instructed to stretch their arms on the affected side as high as possible. 
B)  Athletes are made to lie on their side and then ice and an elastic compression wrap are applied. 
C)  Athletes are placed on their sides and instructed to flex their thighs to their chest. 
D)  Athletes are instructed to lie in a supine position with the arms at the sides and the abdominal muscles relaxed. 
A)  Athletes are instructed to stretch their arms on the affected side as high as possible. 
B)  Athletes are made to lie on their side and then ice and an elastic compression wrap are applied. 
C)  Athletes are placed on their sides and instructed to flex their thighs to their chest. 
D)  Athletes are instructed to lie in a supine position with the arms at the sides and the abdominal muscles relaxed.

Question 7

In the context of the abdominal muscles, the quadratus lumborum is primarily responsible for producing trunk rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify three abdominal problems and describe their causes.

Accepted Answer

1. Appendicitis: This is a condition whe

Question 9

Appendicitis always calls for an emergency removal of the appendix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When palpation reveals abdominal rigidity and tenderness at a point between the anterior superior spine of the ilium and the umbilicus, McBurney's point, it is most likely a sign of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a femoral hernia 
B)  a liver contusion 
C)  appendicitis 
D)  gallstones 
A)  a femoral hernia 
B)  a liver contusion 
C)  appendicitis 
D)  gallstones

Question 11

When caring for breast problems, wearing a well-designed bra that has minimum elasticity and allows little vertical or horizontal breast movement is most desirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a complication of rupture of the inflamed appendix?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematuria 
B)  Bacterial infection 
C)  Inability to urinate 
D)  Pain 
A)  Hematuria 
B)  Bacterial infection 
C)  Inability to urinate 
D)  Pain

Question 13

A blow to the solar plexus leads to anoxia, which refers to lack of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One common cause of sudden death syndrome in athletes is an anomalous origin of the coronary artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true of costal cartilage injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cause sharp pain during sudden movement of the trunk and difficulty in breathing deeply. 
B)  They are usually managed with support and rest, and healing takes 1 to 2 weeks in most cases. 
C)  They require immediate application of cold and compression for approximately 20 minutes. 
D)  They have a lower incidence than do rib fractures. 
A)  They cause sharp pain during sudden movement of the trunk and difficulty in breathing deeply. 
B)  They are usually managed with support and rest, and healing takes 1 to 2 weeks in most cases. 
C)  They require immediate application of cold and compression for approximately 20 minutes. 
D)  They have a lower incidence than do rib fractures.

Question 16

Injuries to the reproductive organs in sports are much more likely to occur in the male because the male genitalia are more exposed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Making sure that the hollow organs are emptied before competition can reduce the chance of injury to those structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To care for a stitch in the side, instruct an athlete to stretch the arm on the affected side as high as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To palpate the abdominal structures, athletes should be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  supine with the arms over the head and the abdominal muscles flexed 
B)  prone with the arms across the chest 
C)  lying on their sides with the arms by their sides 
D)  supine with the arms at the sides and the abdominal muscles relaxed 
A)  supine with the arms over the head and the abdominal muscles flexed 
B)  prone with the arms across the chest 
C)  lying on their sides with the arms by their sides 
D)  supine with the arms at the sides and the abdominal muscles relaxed

Question 20

Which of the following is a common cause of sudden death syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  An anomalous origin of the coronary artery 
B)  Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
C)  Marfan's syndrome 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  An anomalous origin of the coronary artery 
B)  Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
C)  Marfan's syndrome 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Exam 21: The Thorax and Abdomen

Any athlete who reports having received a severe blow to the abdomen or back region should be instructed to _____.

The inguinal hernia results from an abnormal enlargement of the opening of the inguinal canal through which vessels and nerves of the male reproductive system pass.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which there is thickened cardiac muscle with no evidence of chamber enlargement, and extensive myocardial scarring.

Traumatic asphyxia demands immediate mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and immediate medical attention.

A blow to the rib cage can contuse the _____.

Immediate care of a stitch in the side demands relaxation of the spasm, for which two methods have proved beneficial. Identify one of these methods.

In the context of the abdominal muscles, the quadratus lumborum is primarily responsible for producing trunk rotation.

Identify three abdominal problems and describe their causes.

Appendicitis always calls for an emergency removal of the appendix.

When palpation reveals abdominal rigidity and tenderness at a point between the anterior superior spine of the ilium and the umbilicus, McBurney's point, it is most likely a sign of _____.

When caring for breast problems, wearing a well-designed bra that has minimum elasticity and allows little vertical or horizontal breast movement is most desirable.

Which of the following is a complication of rupture of the inflamed appendix?

A blow to the solar plexus leads to anoxia, which refers to lack of oxygen.

One common cause of sudden death syndrome in athletes is an anomalous origin of the coronary artery.

Which of the following is true of costal cartilage injuries?

Injuries to the reproductive organs in sports are much more likely to occur in the male because the male genitalia are more exposed.

Making sure that the hollow organs are emptied before competition can reduce the chance of injury to those structures.

To care for a stitch in the side, instruct an athlete to stretch the arm on the affected side as high as possible.

To palpate the abdominal structures, athletes should be _____.

Which of the following is a common cause of sudden death syndrome?

Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and the Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles

Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program

Legal Liability and Insurance

Preventing Injuries Through Fitness Training

Sports Nutrition and Supplements

Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment

Understanding the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions

Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment

Bloodborne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and Wound Care

Wrapping and Taping Techniques

Understanding the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation

Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically

Recognizing Different Sports Injuries

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The Ankle and Lower Leg

The Knee and Related Structures

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The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

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