Deck 6: Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment

Question 1

Identify those things that can be done to decrease the possibility of litigation stemming from equipment.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Explain the steps involved in properly fitting a football helmet.

Answer 2

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Question 3

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

Answer 3

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Question 4

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

Question 5

Describe the rules for fitting protective shoulder pads in football.

Question 6

Describe the requirements of well-designed tennis shoes in terms of flexibility, uppers, cushioning, soles, and tread.

Question 7

Which of the following organizations is responsible for helmet certification standards?

A) The Athletic Equipment Manager Association
B) The National Collegiate Athletic Association
C) The American National Standards Institute
D) The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment

Question 8

In which of the following cases would the manufacturer of protective sports equipment be held liable?

A) A football player replaced the original cheek pads from his helmet with better-designed pads.
B) A baseball player replaced the Velcro straps of his protective gear, resulting in injury to the head.
C) A softball player removed the bars of his helmet, resulting in injury to the nose.
D) A lacrosse player suffered injury to his lower jaw as a result of a poorly designed face mask.

Question 9

Which of the following isNOT considered during the fitting of a football helmet?

A) The warning label must be affixed to the outside of the helmet.
B) The chin strap has four straps instead of two.
C) The helmet has been properly certified.
D) The player's hair must be dry.

Question 10

In football, a face protector should have a minimum of how many bars?

A) One bar
B) Two bars
C) Three bars
D) Four bars

Question 11

How much space should exist between the top of the face guard and the lower edge of the helmet?

A) 1 inch
B) 2 inches
C) 3 inches
D) 4 inches

Question 12

Which of the following isNOT a concern when setting the standards for protective equipment?

A) Material durability
B) Equipment testing
C) Requirement for wear
D) The color, look, and style

Question 13

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

A) it helps the helmet rest snugly against their cheekbones.
B) it keeps the helmet from tilting forward and backward.
C) it keeps the helmet from bottoming out on impact.
D) it allows for easy removal in case of an injury that requires immediate attention.

Question 14

Which of the following players is most at risk of a laryngotracheal injury?

A) A woman lacrosse midfielder
B) An equestrian
C) A water polo player
D) An ice hockey goalie

Question 15

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

A) It helps to reduce the chances of concussion.
B) It minimizes lacerations to the lips and cheeks.
C) It helps to reduce dental injuries.
D) It minimizes the risk of throat injuries.

Question 16

Which of the following should be used to protect an athlete's upper arm/shoulder from injury?

A) A neck roll
B) The epaulet of a shoulder pad
C) The deltoid cap attached to the shoulder pad
D) A normal football shoulder pad

Question 17

When fitting shoulder pads, the inside shoulder pad should cover which of the following structures?

A) The AC joint
B) The tip of the shoulder in a direct line with the lateral aspect of the shoulder
C) The deltoid muscle
D) The clavicle

Question 18

An effective sports bra holds the breasts to the chest to prevent which of the following?

A) Breast contusion
B) Breast tissue stretching
C) Nipple chafing
D) Vertical and horizontal movement

Question 19

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

A) 100% cotton blend
B) Cotton and light-weight synthetic material blend
C) 100% polyester blend
D) Cotton and light-weight regenerated cellulose blend

Question 20

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

A) At the mid position of the medial longitudinal arch
B) In front of the metatarsophalangeal joint
C) At the back of the metatarsophalangeal joint
D) In line with the metatarsophalangeal joint

Question 21

Which of the following isNOT a component of an athletic shoe?

A) The arch plate
B) The shank
C) The heel counter
D) The toe box

Question 22

Which of the following are components of an aerobic shoe?

A) Leather uppers, little heel flare, flat tread
B) Firm sole, leather uppers, deep-grooved tread
C) Polyurethane sole, heel flare, nylon uppers
D) Leather uppers, rubber sole, flexible ball of foot

Question 23

All of the following are disadvantages of glassesEXCEPT for which statement?

A) They slip when an individual is sweating.
B) They detract from peripheral vision.
C) They are difficult to wear with protective headgear.
D) They cannot withstand the rigors of the sport.

Question 24

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

A) The uppers
B) The heel counter
C) The toe box
D) The midsole

Question 25

Which type of shoe should be the most flexible at the ball of the foot and have a large heel flare?

A) Tennis shoes
B) Aerobic shoes
C) Running shoes
D) Basketball shoes

Question 26

Which type of bra is most effective for larger breasted women?

A) Supportive
B) Compression
C) Cantilever
D) Firm

Question 27

Which portion of a shoe absorbs force from the foot at heel strike?

A) The thick spongy layer
B) The midsole
C) The rubber layer
D) The heel counter

Question 28

Which of the following braces can be utilized on an athlete who is suffering from a patellofemoral condition?

A) Rehabilitative braces
B) Functional braces
C) Neoprene braces
D) Protective braces

Question 29

Heel cups can be useful for individuals with all of the following conditionsEXCEPT for which condition?

A) Plantar fasciitis
B) Achilles tendonitis
C) Heel spurs
D) Turf toe

Question 30

Neoprene sleeves, shoe inserts, ankle braces, and helmets are all considered which of the following?

A) Custom equipment
B) Functional equipment
C) Rehabilitative equipment
D) Off-the-shelf equipment

Question 31

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

A) Rehabilitative braces
B) Protective braces
C) Functional braces
D) Neoprene braces

Question 32

Which of the following sports is most likely to use protective headgear to avoid injury to the ears?

A) Wrestling
B) Ice hockey
C) Snow skiing
D) Cycling

Question 33

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

Question 34

Football provides more opportunities for body contact than hockey, but hockey players create greater impact forces because they move faster.

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

Photochromic lenses become color tinted when exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Question 38

An individual can be assured that once a football player's equipment is initially fitted, he or she will adequately be protected against injury.

Question 39

Ice hockey helmets must withstand the high-velocity impact of a stick or puck and the low-velocity forces of falling or hitting a sideboard.

Question 40

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

Question 41

Peripheral vision, astigmatism, and corneal waviness are improved through the use of contact lenses.

Question 42

All ice hockey players must wear protective helmets that carry the stamp of approval from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Question 43

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

Question 44

It is desirable to fit an athlete's shoe at the end of the day to accommodate the gradual increases in foot size that occur.

Question 45

The spongy part of the shoe that absorbs most of the shock during heel strike is the sole.

Question 46

A shoe with a non-yielding sole reduces strain on the foot tendons and helps support the forefoot.

Question 47

Unlike football, hockey, and baseball helmets, cycling helmets are more durable and are designed to survive repeated impact.

Question 48

The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine recommends the use of prophylactic knee braces because of their efficacy in reducing injuries to the collateral ligaments.

Question 49

Wrestling is the only sport in which ear protection is regularly worn.

Question 50

When fitting shoulder pads, the epaulets should cover the trapezius muscle.

Question 51

It is mandatory for women lacrosse players to wear helmets, face masks, and throat protectors.

Question 52

If an individual modifies a piece of protective equipment and an athlete sustains a severe injury, the person that modified the equipment can be held liable.

Question 53

The custom-fabricated type of mouth guard is formed after submersion in boiling water.