Recognizing Different Sports Injuries

CHAPTER 13

Recognizing Different Sports Injuries

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The main shaft of the bone is known as the :

E, K A. diaphysis. C. epiphysis.

(298) B. periosteum. D. articular cartilage.

2. Which of the following fractures is cause by axial compression, bending, and

M, K torsion?

(300) A. Spiral fracture C. Oblique fracture

B. Transverse fracture D. Depressed fracture

3. Which of the following fractures is a separation of a bone fragment from its

M, K cortex?

(301) A. Blowout fracture C. Oblique fracture

B. Greenstick fracture D. Avulsion fracture

4. Which of the following mechanisms causes a transverse fracture?

M, K A. Compression C. Torsion

(300) B. Bending D. Shear

5. A sprain that involves total tearing of tissue is classified as:

E, K A. first degree. C. second degree.

(304) B. third degree. D. fourth degree.

6. Which of the following complications is a result of repeated blows to an area?

M, K A. Myositis ossificans C. DOMS

(305) B. Neuritis D. Crepitus

7. Treatment of a hamstring strain commonly takes:

D, K A. 1-2 weeks C. 3-4 weeks

(306) B. 5-7 weeks D. 6-8 weeks

8. Which of the following conditions occurs 12 hours after injury and is most intense

D, K after 24 to 48 hours?

(307) A. Myositis ossificans C. DOMS

B. Neuritis D. Crepitus

9. Which of the following is key to treating tendonitis?

M, A A. Resting the injured area by eliminating the irritating activity

(309) B. Injecting the area involved with a steroid

C. Stretching to improve the sliding ability of the tendon

D. Taking antiinflammatory medication

10. A force that with enough energy will crush tissue is a ______force.

E, K A. tension C. shear

(305) B. compression D. torsion

11. A fracture characterized by an incomplete break in a bone that has not

M, K completely ossified is a(n):

(301) A. comminuted fracture. C. impacted fracture.

B. greenstick fracture. D. oblique fracture.

12. Which of the following is the most common site for osteoarthritis?

M, K A. Knees C. Hips

(310) B. Lumbar spine D. All of the above

13. During which phase of the healing process do phagocytic cells clean up the area?

D, K A. Inflammatory C. Fibroblastic

(312) B. Maturation D. Remodeling

14. Which of the phases may take several years to complete?

M, K A. Inflammatory C. Maturation

(312) B. Proliferation D. Fibroblastic

15. Which of the phases involve scar formation and repair?

M, K A. Inflammatory C. Maturation

(312) B. Proliferation D. Fibroblastic

B 16. Which cells lay down new bone tissue?

M, K A. Osteoclasts C. Osteocytes

(299) B. Osteoblasts D. Osteomytes

17. All of the following are chronic injuries except:

M, K A. peroneal longus tenosynovitis. C. patellar tendinitis.

(308) B. shoulder subluxation. D. hip osteoarthritis.

18. Which of the following conditions is characterized by pain and discomfort during

M, K and right after exercise?

(307) A. Acute onset muscle soreness C. Delayed onset muscle soreness

B. Neuritis D. Myositis ossificans

TRUE/FALSE

19. Fractures occur as a result of extreme stresses and strains that are placed on.

E, K bones.

(298)

20. In the periosteum, osteoblasts provide nutrients to the bone; blood vessels

M, K provide cells for bone growth.

(299)

21. A stress fracture resulting from repeated microtrauma commonly occurs in

M, K weight bearing bones.

(300)

22. A first time dislocation should be considered and treated as a fracture.

M, A

(302)

23. A strain involves damage to a ligament, and a sprain involves damage to a muscle.

E, K

(303)

24. Increased muscle tension through strengthening can help stabilize the joint

D, K sufficiently to compensate for the stability lost in a third degree sprain.

(304)

25. The two most commonly contused muscles are the quadriceps and the biceps

M, K group.

(305)

26. Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the tendon sheath causing the sliding tendon

D, K to adhere to the synovial sheath.

(309)

27. Any process that changes the mechanics of a joint can eventually lead to

M, K osteoarthritis.

(310)

F 28. During the fibroblastic phase, injured cells will release chemicals that facilitate

D, K the healing process.

(312)

29. Bending strain occurs parallel to the length of the bone where compressive and

M, K tensile forces are present.

(300)

30. A trigger point is a tight band of muscle occurring in the neck and

M, K upper back.

(311)

31. An acute nerve inflammation (neuritis) can create paresthesis and

M, K even paralysis.

(308)

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