Study guide sports med EOP

• what do you do when a finger is cut off?

  locate the extremity
• what would a hamstring tear be?


  strain
• An adolescent athlete was knocked unconscious and the coach asks you to clear him, what do you do?


  Refer to a medical professional.
• what should be done first when an athlete has a severe laceration on the forehead? 


  protective equipment first
• subjective 


  patient‘s pov (symptoms)
• objective 


  observable and measurable data (signs)
• Balance test for concussion 


  BESS
• There’s blood on the floor. What do you do first?

  put on gloves
• how long does it takes to take temp from axillary 


  5 mins
• what is it called when your heart is at rest?

  Diastole
• in contrast to veins; arteries carry blood away under high pressure
• what is the splint for shoulder?


  shoulder sling and swathe
• blood vessels that break cause swelling
• Atlas supports head while axis helps pivot and move the head and neck.
• what is caused for intoxication?


  low blood sugar levels
• most common bone compression fracture

  thoracic (middle) part of spine
• when doing AED CPR where do you place the machine patches?


  right chest, left side of heart
• what do you do if your patient has an amputated digit?


  Apply direct pressure and elevate the injured area. (Don’t apply dry ice)
• When do you do cervical immobilization when spinal immobilization?


  before
• what do you use ultrasound to treat?

  musculoskeletal issues; pain, tissue injury, and muscle spasms
• what do you do when a patient is having a seizure?


  Protect them from hurting themselves
• what ligament is hurt from ankle sprain?


  anterior talofibular ligament
• what does an athletic trainer do when hired under a school?

  Provide medical care and injury prevention for student athletes.
• the term itis means?


  Inflammation
• What does the systolic pressure of less than 90 indicate?

  stroke
• What angle is the elbow when wrapping hyperextension


  90 degrees
• When following the eye with a light and it bounces back, is it an indication of?

  Nystagmus
• What does OSHA stand for?


  Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• What is the discoloration of the skin called

  Ecchymosis
• What is it called when a bone is piercing the skin?

  compound fracture
• When you take the heart rate for 20 seconds, what do you times it by?

  3
• What order is rehabilitation?


  Fourth
• What does the heel lock do?


  plantar flexion
• How to tape wrist in hyperextension?


  fanning
• When a patient has just got done with operation what kind of exercises should they do to rebuild strength?

  isometric
• If a 19 year old patient's mother wanted to ask about their condition but the patient says, “Whatever goes.” What do you tell the mother?

  It has to be a written informed consent from the patient
• An uncle is asking about a patient what is the correct response to give him?

  “I am not allowed to disclose said information to you”
• You give the patient the risk of a procedure what is it called?

  informed consent
• Where is the most common place a health care provider takes your pulse during a health vital signs check? 

  radial
• What do you do when you hear two co-workers talk about a patient's condition in the cafeteria? 

  you let them know it is a violation and change the subject