BCHS SPORTS MEDICINE EOPA REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE 2025-2026
open-chain activity - Answers Involve distal segment, usually hand or foot, moving freely in
space. Ex: kicking a ball with LE
open chain activities include: - Answers -bicep curl
-leg extension
-throwing
closed-chain activity - Answers involve body moving over a fixed distal segment. example: squat
lift
closed chain activities include - Answers -squats
-push-ups
What is the treatment for a noseblood? - Answers by applying direct pressure while leaning the
head forward
why do you lean the head forward? - Answers it is not recommend to lean the head back
because the blood can run down the throat and prevent the flow of airway causing chocking
what type of injuries are treated with heat modalities? - Answers post-acute injuries
what does a third degree injury involve? - Answers a complete tear
what principle of nutrition is used to maximize glycogen stores? - Answers carbohydrate loading
what side effect occurs to an individual who uses too much caffeine as an ergogenic aid? -
Answers -increases dehydration
- decreases urine output
what are the 3 key elements of a properly fitted mouth guard? - Answers -tight fit
-unrestricted breathing
-communicate clearly
what are the 3 components of the Female Athlete Triad - Answers -osteoporosis
-amenorrhea
-disordered eating
Which formula is used to caculate maximum heart rate? - Answers 220 - age
, when taping an inversion ankle sprain, from which direction should the stirrups be applied? -
Answers medial to lateral
what training method utilizes a series of exercise stations? - Answers circuit
aerobic training activies - Answers -cycling
-1 mile run
-soccer
anaerobic training activites - Answers -100 meter sprint
-strength training
-football
what medical term best describes the sudden onset of injury or illness? - Answers acute
an athlete should consume fluid during competition as often as? - Answers every 15 minutes
(10-20 minutes)
ergogenic aids illegal in sports because: - Answers they do damage to the body systems
If an athlete with a possible head/neck injury has a helmet on, what should be done? - Answers
leave the helmet on and immobilize
what are 3 physiological effects of cryotherapy? - Answers -decrease pain
-decrease muscle spasm
-vasoconstriction
the duration of the acute phase following an injury typically lasts? - Answers 4-5 days
stretching that involves contract/relax of the muscle and hold/relax technique? - Answers PNF
what are the 2 purposes of why ATC's use prewrap? - Answers -provide comfort
-protects skin
what are the 3 treatments for shock? - Answers -do not give anything to eat or drink
-monitor vital signs
-maintain body temperature
Pre-game meal should primarily include? - Answers complex carbohydrates
prophylactic taping is used to? - Answers prevent injury
UPDATE 2025-2026
open-chain activity - Answers Involve distal segment, usually hand or foot, moving freely in
space. Ex: kicking a ball with LE
open chain activities include: - Answers -bicep curl
-leg extension
-throwing
closed-chain activity - Answers involve body moving over a fixed distal segment. example: squat
lift
closed chain activities include - Answers -squats
-push-ups
What is the treatment for a noseblood? - Answers by applying direct pressure while leaning the
head forward
why do you lean the head forward? - Answers it is not recommend to lean the head back
because the blood can run down the throat and prevent the flow of airway causing chocking
what type of injuries are treated with heat modalities? - Answers post-acute injuries
what does a third degree injury involve? - Answers a complete tear
what principle of nutrition is used to maximize glycogen stores? - Answers carbohydrate loading
what side effect occurs to an individual who uses too much caffeine as an ergogenic aid? -
Answers -increases dehydration
- decreases urine output
what are the 3 key elements of a properly fitted mouth guard? - Answers -tight fit
-unrestricted breathing
-communicate clearly
what are the 3 components of the Female Athlete Triad - Answers -osteoporosis
-amenorrhea
-disordered eating
Which formula is used to caculate maximum heart rate? - Answers 220 - age
, when taping an inversion ankle sprain, from which direction should the stirrups be applied? -
Answers medial to lateral
what training method utilizes a series of exercise stations? - Answers circuit
aerobic training activies - Answers -cycling
-1 mile run
-soccer
anaerobic training activites - Answers -100 meter sprint
-strength training
-football
what medical term best describes the sudden onset of injury or illness? - Answers acute
an athlete should consume fluid during competition as often as? - Answers every 15 minutes
(10-20 minutes)
ergogenic aids illegal in sports because: - Answers they do damage to the body systems
If an athlete with a possible head/neck injury has a helmet on, what should be done? - Answers
leave the helmet on and immobilize
what are 3 physiological effects of cryotherapy? - Answers -decrease pain
-decrease muscle spasm
-vasoconstriction
the duration of the acute phase following an injury typically lasts? - Answers 4-5 days
stretching that involves contract/relax of the muscle and hold/relax technique? - Answers PNF
what are the 2 purposes of why ATC's use prewrap? - Answers -provide comfort
-protects skin
what are the 3 treatments for shock? - Answers -do not give anything to eat or drink
-monitor vital signs
-maintain body temperature
Pre-game meal should primarily include? - Answers complex carbohydrates
prophylactic taping is used to? - Answers prevent injury
