Question 1

A trigger point is a tight band of muscle occurring in the neck, upper back, and lower back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Specialized tissue, such as a nerve cell, can regenerate even after the cell body dies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following complications is a result of repeated blows to the same area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myositis ossificans 
B)  Neuritis 
C)  DOMS 
D)  Crepitus 
A)  Myositis ossificans 
B)  Neuritis 
C)  DOMS 
D)  Crepitus A

Question 4

Which of the following is characterized by increased muscle tension, swelling, and resistance to stretching following exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed-onset muscle soreness 
B)  Tenosynovitis 
C)  Acute-onset muscle soreness 
D)  Myositis ossificans 
A)  Delayed-onset muscle soreness 
B)  Tenosynovitis 
C)  Acute-onset muscle soreness 
D)  Myositis ossificans

Question 5

A grade 3 muscle strain involving a large tendon can usually be healed by immobilizing the injured body part with a splint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following phases of healing involves scar formation and repair?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inflammatory phase 
B)  The proliferation phase 
C)  The maturation phase 
D)  The fibroblastic phase 
A)  The inflammatory phase 
B)  The proliferation phase 
C)  The maturation phase 
D)  The fibroblastic phase

Question 7

What type of fracture is characterized by an incomplete break in a bone that hasNOT completely ossified?

Accepted Answer

A)  A comminuted fracture 
B)  A greenstick fracture 
C)  An impacted fracture 
D)  An oblique fracture 
A)  A comminuted fracture 
B)  A greenstick fracture 
C)  An impacted fracture 
D)  An oblique fracture

Question 8

A _____ occurs when at least one bone in a joint is forced completely out of its normal and proper alignment and must be manually or surgically put back into place.

Accepted Answer

A)  dislocation 
B)  subluxation 
C)  sprain 
D)  contusion 
A)  dislocation 
B)  subluxation 
C)  sprain 
D)  contusion

Question 9

Phagocytic cells clean up the mess created by an injury in the _____ of the healing process.

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammatory response phase 
B)  maturation-remodeling phase 
C)  fibroblastic repair phase 
D)  scar alignment phase 
A)  inflammatory response phase 
B)  maturation-remodeling phase 
C)  fibroblastic repair phase 
D)  scar alignment phase

Question 10

Which of the following fractures is caused by axial compression, bending, and torsion?

Accepted Answer

A)  A spiral fracture 
B)  A transverse fracture 
C)  An oblique fracture 
D)  A depressed fracture 
A)  A spiral fracture 
B)  A transverse fracture 
C)  An oblique fracture 
D)  A depressed fracture

Question 11

Osteoarthritis occurs around joints, where there is friction between tendon and bone, skin and bone, or muscle and other muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following mechanisms causes a transverse fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compression 
B)  Bending 
C)  Torsion 
D)  Shear 
A)  Compression 
B)  Bending 
C)  Torsion 
D)  Shear

Question 13

How long does the treatment of a hamstring strain commonly take?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 weeks 
B)  5 to 7 weeks 
C)  3 to 4 weeks 
D)  6 to 8 weeks 
A)  1 to 2 weeks 
B)  5 to 7 weeks 
C)  3 to 4 weeks 
D)  6 to 8 weeks

Question 14

Describe the phases of the healing process.

Accepted Answer

The healing process typically consists o

Question 15

The two most commonly contused muscles are the quadriceps and the biceps group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Any process that changes the mechanics of a joint can eventually lead to osteoarthritis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A ligament sprain that involves total tearing of the ligament is classified as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  grade 1 sprain 
B)  grade 2 sprain 
C)  grade 3 sprain 
D)  grade 4 sprain 
A)  grade 1 sprain 
B)  grade 2 sprain 
C)  grade 3 sprain 
D)  grade 4 sprain

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common site for osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The knees 
B)  The lumbar spine 
C)  The hips 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  The knees 
B)  The lumbar spine 
C)  The hips 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

Which of the following conditions occurs 12 hours after injury and is most intense after 24 to 48 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myositis ossificans 
B)  Neuritis 
C)  DOMS 
D)  Crepitus 
A)  Myositis ossificans 
B)  Neuritis 
C)  DOMS 
D)  Crepitus

Question 20

Describe the differences between injuries to a muscle and a joint.

Accepted Answer

Injuries to muscles and joints are both

Exam 13: Recognizing Different Sports Injuries

A trigger point is a tight band of muscle occurring in the neck, upper back, and lower back.

Specialized tissue, such as a nerve cell, can regenerate even after the cell body dies.

Which of the following complications is a result of repeated blows to the same area?

Which of the following is characterized by increased muscle tension, swelling, and resistance to stretching following exercise?

A grade 3 muscle strain involving a large tendon can usually be healed by immobilizing the injured body part with a splint.

Which of the following phases of healing involves scar formation and repair?

What type of fracture is characterized by an incomplete break in a bone that hasNOT completely ossified?

A _____ occurs when at least one bone in a joint is forced completely out of its normal and proper alignment and must be manually or surgically put back into place.

Phagocytic cells clean up the mess created by an injury in the _____ of the healing process.

Which of the following fractures is caused by axial compression, bending, and torsion?

Osteoarthritis occurs around joints, where there is friction between tendon and bone, skin and bone, or muscle and other muscles.

Which of the following mechanisms causes a transverse fracture?

How long does the treatment of a hamstring strain commonly take?

Describe the phases of the healing process.

The two most commonly contused muscles are the quadriceps and the biceps group.

Any process that changes the mechanics of a joint can eventually lead to osteoarthritis.

A ligament sprain that involves total tearing of the ligament is classified as a _____.

Which of the following is the most common site for osteoarthritis?

Which of the following conditions occurs 12 hours after injury and is most intense after 24 to 48 hours?

Describe the differences between injuries to a muscle and a joint.

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

The Foot and Toes

The Ankle and Lower Leg

The Knee and Related Structures

The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Spine

The Thorax and Abdomen

The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns

Substance Abuse

Preventing and Managing Injuries in Young Athletes

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