Exam 1 - Ch. 23 - Sports Physical
Questions and Answers
The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation (PPE) include - correct answer-identify
health problems that increase risk of injury or death during participation.
The checkout station for preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is critical because at
this point - correct answer-data is reviewed and follow-up actions coordinated
You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10-year-old girl with
Down syndrome who will be playing soccer. She has increased deep tendon reflexes,
ankle clonus, and a positive Babinski sign. What would be your next course of action? -
correct answer-Immediate referral to a neurosurgeon
Part of the screening orthopedic component of the examination includes evaluating the
person while - correct answer-duck walking.
Your 15-year-old patient appears to have a too-thin body build. Radiography of an ankle
injury reveals a stress fracture. You should question this patient about her - correct
answer-menstrual cycles.
One of the most important aspects to consider in all portions of the orthopedic screening
examination is - correct answer-symmetry.
Which medical condition would exclude one from sports participation? - correct answer-
Fever
Which of the following radiographic studies is no longer recommended by the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as a screening examination for individuals with Down
syndrome? - correct answer-Cervical spine x-rays
A parent is advised to restrict contact or collision sports participation for his or her child.
An example of a sport in which this child could participate is - correct answer-track.
Which of the following may be a component of the female athlete triad? - correct
answer-Binging and purging
Which of the following statements is true regarding sports-related concussions? -
correct answer-They may or may not involve a loss of consciousness.
Questions and Answers
The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation (PPE) include - correct answer-identify
health problems that increase risk of injury or death during participation.
The checkout station for preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is critical because at
this point - correct answer-data is reviewed and follow-up actions coordinated
You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10-year-old girl with
Down syndrome who will be playing soccer. She has increased deep tendon reflexes,
ankle clonus, and a positive Babinski sign. What would be your next course of action? -
correct answer-Immediate referral to a neurosurgeon
Part of the screening orthopedic component of the examination includes evaluating the
person while - correct answer-duck walking.
Your 15-year-old patient appears to have a too-thin body build. Radiography of an ankle
injury reveals a stress fracture. You should question this patient about her - correct
answer-menstrual cycles.
One of the most important aspects to consider in all portions of the orthopedic screening
examination is - correct answer-symmetry.
Which medical condition would exclude one from sports participation? - correct answer-
Fever
Which of the following radiographic studies is no longer recommended by the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as a screening examination for individuals with Down
syndrome? - correct answer-Cervical spine x-rays
A parent is advised to restrict contact or collision sports participation for his or her child.
An example of a sport in which this child could participate is - correct answer-track.
Which of the following may be a component of the female athlete triad? - correct
answer-Binging and purging
Which of the following statements is true regarding sports-related concussions? -
correct answer-They may or may not involve a loss of consciousness.
