Sports-Medicine Test 1 Study Guide
Comprehensive Exam
Personal Protection Equipment - correct answer-PPE stands for
Sports Medicine - correct answer-The study and application of scientific and medical
knowledge to aspects of exercise and injury prevention
Sports Medicine - correct answer-A multidisciplinary approach to health care for those
seriously involved in exercise and sports
Sports Medicine Professions - correct answer-promote health and fitness while
preventing, treating, and rehabilitating injury
1954 - correct answer-What year was the American College of Sports Medicine
founded?
American College of Sports Medicine - correct answer-Its purpose is to manage all
these different professions with a common goal of heal and fitness. (to prevent
misrepresentation)
Athletic Training - correct answer-The rendering of specialized care (prevention,
recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries) to individuals involved in exercise and
athletics
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - correct answer-A professional who has attained a
standard level of competence in the field of athletic training. The ATC is involved in the
prevention, recognition, and evaluation of injuries, and works closely with others in
rehabilitation from injuries.
Hippocrates - correct answer-Father of modern medicine
Galen - correct answer-First trainer and Physician
1991 - correct answer-In what year did the American Medical Association (AMA)
recognized Athletic Training as an allied health profession?
College, Clinic, and High/Middle School - correct answer-Name 3 settings a ATC may
work in
, Emergency preparedness - correct answer-Being properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
True - correct answer-True or False Each organization is responsible (standards to
meet) for the development and implementation of an emergency action plan to help
ensure the best care is provided.
1. formulation of an emergency plan
2. proper coverage of events
3. Maintenance of appropriate equipment and supplies
4. Notification and use of medical personnel
5. Continuing education in the area of emergency medicine - correct answer-Emergency
Preparation include
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) - correct answer-A formal document outlining the steps
that should be taken in the event of a medical crisis or disaster. It should clearly outline
the roles of emergency personnel.
Name, Address, Phone number, number of patients, condition of injured, care being
given, accurate direction to scene, and if someone will be out to meet EMS - correct
answer-Tell EMS:
True - correct answer-T or F for any high risk sport have EMS available
Golden Hour - correct answer-in order to assure the best possible outcome an injury
victim has 60 minutes from time of initial injury to time of being admitted.
Life or Limb threatening - correct answer-Define medical emergency
Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no pulse, eye injuries, etc. - correct answer-
Examples of medical emergency
Not life or limb threatening - correct answer-Define non-medical emergency
minor cuts and scrapes, contusion and bruises - correct answer-Examples of non
medical emergency
Primary Survey - correct answer-determining whether a serious or life threatening
injuries exist. By doing ABCs
airway, breathing, circulation - correct answer-ABC stands for?
Head tilt chin lift - correct answer-What do you do for airway?
listen, look, and feel - correct answer-How do you check for breathing?
Comprehensive Exam
Personal Protection Equipment - correct answer-PPE stands for
Sports Medicine - correct answer-The study and application of scientific and medical
knowledge to aspects of exercise and injury prevention
Sports Medicine - correct answer-A multidisciplinary approach to health care for those
seriously involved in exercise and sports
Sports Medicine Professions - correct answer-promote health and fitness while
preventing, treating, and rehabilitating injury
1954 - correct answer-What year was the American College of Sports Medicine
founded?
American College of Sports Medicine - correct answer-Its purpose is to manage all
these different professions with a common goal of heal and fitness. (to prevent
misrepresentation)
Athletic Training - correct answer-The rendering of specialized care (prevention,
recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries) to individuals involved in exercise and
athletics
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - correct answer-A professional who has attained a
standard level of competence in the field of athletic training. The ATC is involved in the
prevention, recognition, and evaluation of injuries, and works closely with others in
rehabilitation from injuries.
Hippocrates - correct answer-Father of modern medicine
Galen - correct answer-First trainer and Physician
1991 - correct answer-In what year did the American Medical Association (AMA)
recognized Athletic Training as an allied health profession?
College, Clinic, and High/Middle School - correct answer-Name 3 settings a ATC may
work in
, Emergency preparedness - correct answer-Being properly equipped and trained for any
medical crisis or disaster
True - correct answer-True or False Each organization is responsible (standards to
meet) for the development and implementation of an emergency action plan to help
ensure the best care is provided.
1. formulation of an emergency plan
2. proper coverage of events
3. Maintenance of appropriate equipment and supplies
4. Notification and use of medical personnel
5. Continuing education in the area of emergency medicine - correct answer-Emergency
Preparation include
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) - correct answer-A formal document outlining the steps
that should be taken in the event of a medical crisis or disaster. It should clearly outline
the roles of emergency personnel.
Name, Address, Phone number, number of patients, condition of injured, care being
given, accurate direction to scene, and if someone will be out to meet EMS - correct
answer-Tell EMS:
True - correct answer-T or F for any high risk sport have EMS available
Golden Hour - correct answer-in order to assure the best possible outcome an injury
victim has 60 minutes from time of initial injury to time of being admitted.
Life or Limb threatening - correct answer-Define medical emergency
Breathing cessation, severe bleeding, no pulse, eye injuries, etc. - correct answer-
Examples of medical emergency
Not life or limb threatening - correct answer-Define non-medical emergency
minor cuts and scrapes, contusion and bruises - correct answer-Examples of non
medical emergency
Primary Survey - correct answer-determining whether a serious or life threatening
injuries exist. By doing ABCs
airway, breathing, circulation - correct answer-ABC stands for?
Head tilt chin lift - correct answer-What do you do for airway?
listen, look, and feel - correct answer-How do you check for breathing?
