Deck 20: Special Concerns for Sports Participation

Question 1

Most states require children to undergo preparticipation screening and medical clearance before they can take part in sports in order to ensure safe participation.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Hypertension must be medicated before the child is allowed to participate.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Asthma is a significant reason to disqualify.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Children are more susceptible to dehydration than adults because of their smaller body weights and lower turnover of water and electrolytes.

Question 5

Anorexia athletica is an addiction to exercise.

Question 6

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Next, assess deltoid muscle strength.

A)Pronate and supinate
B)Shrugs shoulders.
C)Apply resistance as the child abducts his or her shoulders.
D)Spreading fingers
E)Test grips bilaterally

Question 7

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Assess trapezius muscle strength.

A)Pronate and supinate
B)Shrugs shoulders.
C)Apply resistance as the child abducts his or her shoulders.
D)Spreading fingers
E)Test grips bilaterally

Question 8

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Assess range of motion of the glenohumeral joint.

A)Pronate and supinate
B)Shrugs shoulders.
C)Apply resistance as the child abducts his or her shoulders.
D)Spreading fingers
E)Test grips bilaterally

Question 9

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Evaluate range of motion of the hand and fingers.

A)Pronate and supinate
B)Shrugs shoulders.
C)Apply resistance as the child abducts his or her shoulders.
D)Spreading fingers
E)Test grips bilaterally

Question 10

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Assess the forearm.

A)Pronate and supinate
B)Shrugs shoulders.
C)Apply resistance as the child abducts his or her shoulders.
D)Spreading fingers
E)Test grips bilaterally

Question 11

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Check strength of the upper extremities.

A)Pronate and supinate
B)Shrugs shoulders.
C)Apply resistance as the child abducts his or her shoulders.
D)Spreading fingers
E)Test grips bilaterally

Question 12

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Life threatening.

A)Heat cramps
B)Heat exhaustion
C)Heat stroke
D)Dehydration-mild to moderate
E)Dehydration-severe

Question 13

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Painful muscle cramps and spasms that occur during or after intense exercise and sweating in high heat.

A)Heat cramps
B)Heat exhaustion
C)Heat stroke
D)Dehydration-mild to moderate
E)Dehydration-severe

Question 14

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Thirst and decreased urine output.

A)Heat cramps
B)Heat exhaustion
C)Heat stroke
D)Dehydration-mild to moderate
E)Dehydration-severe

Question 15

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly.

A)Heat cramps
B)Heat exhaustion
C)Heat stroke
D)Dehydration-mild to moderate
E)Dehydration-severe

Question 16

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Lack of sweating and poor skin turgor.

A)Heat cramps
B)Heat exhaustion
C)Heat stroke
D)Dehydration-mild to moderate
E)Dehydration-severe

Question 17

A complete physical examination must be performed with increased emphasis on all of the following except:

A)Cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological.
B)Visual, orthopedic, and psychosocial.
C)Genitourinary.
D)Skin and nails.

Question 18

Observe the standing child to assess for:

A)Symmetry.
B)Range of motion.
C)Duckwalk.
D)Strength.

Question 19

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament caused by all of the following except:

A)Falling.
B)Twisting.
C)Getting hit.
D)Bruising.

Question 20

The difference between a ligament tear and a fracture is a:

A)Tearing sound.
B)Swelling.
C)Deformity.
D)Popping sound.

Question 21

Broken bones hurt because:

A)A pop is heard when the injury happens.
B)The nerve endings that surround bones become irritated.
C)There has been direct blows, twisting injuries, or a fall.
D)Bone bleeding causes muscle spasm when they try to hold the broken bone fragments in place.

Question 22

Treat severe cases of dehydration by:

A)Replacing lost fluids.
B)Giving clear broths, popsicles, Jell-O.
C)Seeking immediate medical attention.
D)Resting in a cool environment.

Question 23

The following is true of anorexia athletica:

A)Addiction to weight loss
B)Live to work out
C)Anxious about not eating enough to be able to work out
D)Can cause extreme exhilaration

Question 24

The school nurse should provide information on how to prevent strains and sprains. This information would not include:

A)Wear proper footwear for the activity.
B)Warm up properly before activities.
C)Stretch before you work out.
D)Rest, ice, compression, elevation

Question 25

The goal of the sports physical is to determine any health problems that would affect the child's ability to play, that would worsen with participation, or that would increase the chance of injury or would result in ___________.

Question 26

Refer for an ______________________ if a murmur is detected and the test has not been performed previously.

Question 27

Ninety-nine percent of serious ______________________ will be present when the child holds his or her breath.

Question 28

The most common cause of severe hypertension in a child is a ____________ problem.

Question 29

For boys, the presence of inguinal hernias must be ruled out. This is a good time to introduce the male athlete to ___________________ examination.

Question 30

Sports-related disorders include muscle strain, joint sprain, ______________________ tears, and fractures.