Question 1

Please check all of the following that could be a cause of an epistaxis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct blow 
B)  High humidity 
C)  Food 
D)  Allergies 
E)  Rubbing against an opposing player
F) A foreign body lodged in the nose
G) A sinus infection 
A)  Direct blow 
B)  High humidity 
C)  Food 
D)  Allergies 
E)  Rubbing against an opposing player
F) A foreign body lodged in the nose
G) A sinus infection

Question 2

What is the most important consideration in reducing injuries to the head and surrounding area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standardizing the design and quality of all helmets 
B)  Putting warning labels on all protective equipment for this area of the body 
C)  Eliminating protective headgear to reduce the athlete's want to make contact with this part of the body 
D)  Educating the athlete in proper techniques and the dangers associated with brain injuries 
E)  Limiting contact sports to post-adolescent sporting activities 
A)  Standardizing the design and quality of all helmets 
B)  Putting warning labels on all protective equipment for this area of the body 
C)  Eliminating protective headgear to reduce the athlete's want to make contact with this part of the body 
D)  Educating the athlete in proper techniques and the dangers associated with brain injuries 
E)  Limiting contact sports to post-adolescent sporting activities

Question 3

A patient reports after a plane trip to Hawaii complaining of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and extreme pain in the ear. What would be a plausible clinical diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Otitis externa 
B)  Otitis media 
C)  Rupture of the tympanic membrane 
D)  Pinna 
E)  Impacted cerumen 
A)  Otitis externa 
B)  Otitis media 
C)  Rupture of the tympanic membrane 
D)  Pinna 
E)  Impacted cerumen

Question 4

After sustaining a cerebral injury, what must the athlete be free of before returning to competition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tinnitus 
B)  Nystagmus 
C)  All symptoms 
D)  Headache 
E)  Photophobia 
A)  Tinnitus 
B)  Nystagmus 
C)  All symptoms 
D)  Headache 
E)  Photophobia

Question 5

Which of the following specific head injuries has distinctive signs and symptoms of a persistent headache, impaired memory, lack of concentration, anxiety and irritability, giddiness, fatigue, depression, and visual disturbances that may begin immediately or within several days following the initial trauma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidural hematoma 
B)  Skull fracture 
C)  Cerebral contusion 
D)  Second impact syndrome 
E)  Post-concussion syndrome 
A)  Epidural hematoma 
B)  Skull fracture 
C)  Cerebral contusion 
D)  Second impact syndrome 
E)  Post-concussion syndrome

Question 6

Which of the following is an incorrect component of a head assessment when testing the function of the eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Checking for equal pupil sizes 
B)  Testing for blurred vision 
C)  Smooth tracking of the eyes 
D)  Reaction to light variance 
E)  Reaction to fluorescein strip 
A)  Checking for equal pupil sizes 
B)  Testing for blurred vision 
C)  Smooth tracking of the eyes 
D)  Reaction to light variance 
E)  Reaction to fluorescein strip

Question 7

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a tooth fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  A uncomplicated crown fracture requires immediate treatment by a dentist 
B)  A complicated crown fracture requires immediate treatment by a dentist 
C)  If a root fracture occurs, an athlete should not continue to play the game 
D)  Fractured teeth always occur with a concussion 
E)  An athlete can continue to play with an type of tooth fracture as long as they do not exhibit any other signs of a bone fracture of concussion 
A)  A uncomplicated crown fracture requires immediate treatment by a dentist 
B)  A complicated crown fracture requires immediate treatment by a dentist 
C)  If a root fracture occurs, an athlete should not continue to play the game 
D)  Fractured teeth always occur with a concussion 
E)  An athlete can continue to play with an type of tooth fracture as long as they do not exhibit any other signs of a bone fracture of concussion

Question 8

What structure of the meningeal membranes helps contain the spinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subdural space 
B)  Pia mater 
C)  Arachnoid space 
D)  Dura mater 
E)  Subarachnoid space 
A)  Subdural space 
B)  Pia mater 
C)  Arachnoid space 
D)  Dura mater 
E)  Subarachnoid space

Question 9

In the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), which of the following is the angle of hip flexion at which the patient must maintain the contralateral limb during the single-leg stance?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 20 degrees 
B)  20 to 30 degrees 
C)  30 to 40 degrees 
D)  40 to 50 degrees 
E)  50 to 60 degrees 
A)  10 to 20 degrees 
B)  20 to 30 degrees 
C)  30 to 40 degrees 
D)  40 to 50 degrees 
E)  50 to 60 degrees

Question 10

Which of the following specific head injuries has an etiology of a direct blow to the head when the athlete's moving head strikes some fixed object, which results in impact deceleration of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skull fracture 
B)  Mild traumatic brain injury 
C)  Cerebral contusion 
D)  Postconcussion syndrome 
E)  Subdural hematoma 
A)  Skull fracture 
B)  Mild traumatic brain injury 
C)  Cerebral contusion 
D)  Postconcussion syndrome 
E)  Subdural hematoma

Please check all of the following that could be a cause of an epistaxis.

What is the most important consideration in reducing injuries to the head and surrounding area?

A patient reports after a plane trip to Hawaii complaining of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and extreme pain in the ear. What would be a plausible clinical diagnosis?

After sustaining a cerebral injury, what must the athlete be free of before returning to competition?

Which of the following is an incorrect component of a head assessment when testing the function of the eyes?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a tooth fracture?

What structure of the meningeal membranes helps contain the spinal fluid?

In the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), which of the following is the angle of hip flexion at which the patient must maintain the contralateral limb during the single-leg stance?

Which of the following specific head injuries has an etiology of a direct blow to the head when the athlete's moving head strikes some fixed object, which results in impact deceleration of the brain?

The Athletic Trainer As a Health Care Provider

Health Care Organization and Administration in Athletic Training

Legal Concerns and Insurance Issues

Fitness and Conditioning Techniques

Nutrition and Supplements

Environmental Considerations

Protective Equipment

Wrapping and Taping

Mechanisms and Characteristics of Musculoskeletal and Nerve Trauma

Tissue Response to Injury

Psychosocial Intervention for Sports Injuries and Illnesses

On-The-Field Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Off-The-Field Injury Evaluation

Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Universal Precautions

Using Therapeutic Modalities

Using Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation

Pharmacology, Drugs, and Sports

The Foot

The Ankle and Lower Leg

The Knee and Related Structures

The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Elbow

The Forearm, Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

The Spine

The Thorax and Abdomen

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Exam 26: The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Please check all of the following that could be a cause of an epistaxis.

What is the most important consideration in reducing injuries to the head and surrounding area?

A patient reports after a plane trip to Hawaii complaining of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and extreme pain in the ear. What would be a plausible clinical diagnosis?

After sustaining a cerebral injury, what must the athlete be free of before returning to competition?

Which of the following is an incorrect component of a head assessment when testing the function of the eyes?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a tooth fracture?

What structure of the meningeal membranes helps contain the spinal fluid?

In the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), which of the following is the angle of hip flexion at which the patient must maintain the contralateral limb during the single-leg stance?

Which of the following specific head injuries has an etiology of a direct blow to the head when the athlete's moving head strikes some fixed object, which results in impact deceleration of the brain?

The Athletic Trainer As a Health Care Provider

Health Care Organization and Administration in Athletic Training

Legal Concerns and Insurance Issues

Fitness and Conditioning Techniques

Nutrition and Supplements

Environmental Considerations

Protective Equipment

Wrapping and Taping

Mechanisms and Characteristics of Musculoskeletal and Nerve Trauma

Tissue Response to Injury

Psychosocial Intervention for Sports Injuries and Illnesses

On-The-Field Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Off-The-Field Injury Evaluation

Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Universal Precautions

Using Therapeutic Modalities

Using Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation

Pharmacology, Drugs, and Sports

The Foot

The Ankle and Lower Leg

The Knee and Related Structures

The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Elbow

The Forearm, Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

The Spine

The Thorax and Abdomen

Skin Disorders

Additional General Medical Conditions

Filters