Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment

CHAPTER 6

Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The organization responsible for helmet certification standards is the:

M, K A. Athletic Equipment Manager Association.

(144) B. National Collegiate Athletic Association.

C. American National Standards Institute.

D. National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment.

2. When one is fitting a football helmet all must be considered except:

M, A A. the warning label is affixed to the outside of the helmet.

(146) B. the chin strap has four straps instead of two.

C. the helmet has been properly certified.

D. the player's hair is dry.

3. In football, no face protector should have less than:

M, A A. one bar. C. three bars.

(149) B. two bars. D. four bars.

4. The space between the top of the face guard and lower edge of the helmet

M, A should be:

(149) A. 1 inch. C. 3 inches.

B. 2 inches. D. 4 inches.

5. All of the following are concerns when setting the standards for protective

M, K equipment except:

(145) A. material durability .

B. equipment testing.

C. requirement for wear.

D. the color, look, and style.

6. A disadvantage of contact lenses is the possibility of:

M, K A. eye irritation caused by dust getting under the lens.

(152) B. loss of peripheral vision.

C. corneal abrasion.

D. astigmatism.

7. An intraoral mouth guard performs all of the following functions except:

M, K A. reducing chance of concussions .

(151) B. minimizing lacerations to the lips and cheeks.

C. protecting teeth from fractures.

D. minimizing fractures to the upper jaw.

8. To protect an athlete from injury to the upper arm or high shoulder, some

M, A coaches use:

(154) 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.

9. When fitting shoulder pads, the inside shoulder pad should cover the:

M, K A. A-C joint.

(154) B. tip of the shoulder in direct line with the lateral aspect of the shoulder.

C. deltoid muscle.

D. clavicle.

10. An effective sports bra holds the breasts to the chest to prevent:

M, K A. breast contusion.

(156) B. breast tissue stretching.

C. nipple chafing.

D. vertical and horizontal movement.

11. The best sock material that prevents friction and allows for faster drying is

M, K made of a:

(159) A. 100% cotton blend.

B. cotton and polyester blend.

C. 100% polyester blend.

D. polypropylene and cotton blend.

12. In the proper fitting of shoes, the break of the shoe should occur:

M, A A. at the mid position of the medial longitudinal arch.

(161) B. in front of the metatarsophalangeal joint.

C. in back of the metatarsophalangeal joint.

D. in line with the metatarsophalangeal joint.

13. Which of the following is not a component of an athletic shoe?

E, K A. Lowers C. Uppers

(160) B. Sole D. Toe box

14. Which of the following components are part of an aerobic shoe?

D, K A. Leather uppers, little heel flare, flat tread

(161) B. Firm sole, leather uppers, deep grooved tread

C. Polyurethane sole, heel flare, nylon uppers

D. Leather uppers, rubber sole, flexible ball of foot

15. All of the following are the disadvantages of spectacles except:

M, K A. they slip on sweat.

(152) B. they detract from peripheral vision.

C. they are difficult to wear with protective headgear.

D. they cannot withstand the rigors of sport.

16. Which part of the shoes is responsible for preventing the foot from rolling side to M, K side?

(160) A. Uppers C. Toe box

B. Heel counter D. Midsole

17. Which type of shoe should be most flexible at the ball of the foot and have a

E, K larger heel flare?

(161) A. Tennis C. Running

B. Aerobic D. Basketball

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

M, K A. Supportive C. Cantilever

(156) B. Compression D. Firm

19. Which layer of a shoe absorbs force of the foot at heel strike?

M, K A. Thick spongy C. Rubber layer

(160) B. Midsole D. Heel counter

20. Which of the following braces can be used for a patellofemoral condition?

D, A A. Rehabilitative C. Neoprene

(166) B. Functional D. Protective

21. Heel cups can be useful for individuals with the following conditions except:

M, K A. plantar fasciitis. C. heel spurs.

(162) B. Achilles tendinitis. D. turf toe.

22. Neoprene sleeves, shoe inserts, ankle braces, and helmets are all considered:

M, A A. custom equipment. C. rehabilitative equipment.

(145) B. functional equipment. D. off-the-shelf equipment.

23. A knee brace used following surgical repair of the knee is a:

M, K A. rehabilitative brace. C. functional brace.

(165) B. protective brace. D. neoprene brace.

TRUE/FALSE

24. The proper selection and fit of sports equipment have little to do with preventing

E, K sports injuries.

(142)

25. Football provides more opportunities for body contact than does hockey, but

M, K hockey players create greater impact forces.

(145)

26. The majority of dental injuries can be prevented if the athlete wears a correctly

E, K fitted extraoral mouth guard rather than the intraoral guard.

(151)

27. The National Operating Committee an Standards for Athletic Equipment has

M, K mandated that all football players wear a properly fitting mouth guard.

(151)

28. Photochromic lenses refer to the ability of glass-lensed spectacles to

M, K become color tinted when exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

(152)

29. The coach can rest assured that once his or her football players are initially

E, K fitted they are adequately protected against injury.

(146)

30. Ice hockey helmets must withstand the high-velocity impact of a stick or puck

M, K and the low-velocity forces of falling or hitting a sideboard.

(147)

31. When a case-hardened lens breaks, it crumbles, thus eliminating sharp edges that

M, K may penetrate the eye.

(152)

32. Peripheral vision, astigmatism, and corneal waviness are improved through the

M, K use of contact lenses.

(153)

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

E, K tackling.

(154)

34. It is desirable to fit the athlete's shoe at the end of the day to accommodate

E, A the gradual increases in foot size that occurs.

(161)

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

E, K is the sole.

(160)

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

M, K support the forefoot.

(160)

37. The Air Stirrup ankle support provides little restraint of ankle motion and is

M, K therefore not as effective as tape for stability.

(162)

38. The knee protective devices most commonly used in sports are prophylactic

E, K braces.

(164)

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

E, K

(152)

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

D, A

(154)

41. If the facemask does not fit on the helmet properly, drill holes in the helmet to

M, A attach the facemask.

(149)

42. If a coach or athletic trainer modifies a piece of protective equipment and an

E, K athlete sustains a severe injury they can be held liable.

(149)

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