ATHLETIC INJURIES COURSE FINAL EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST 2026
What are the primary purposes of athletic equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER
- To prevent injury and protect injured parts from further injury.
What are the four principles of athletic equipment design? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Deflection, Dissipation, Deformation, and Absorption.
What does deflection in athletic equipment refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A turning aside or off course, using hard, rounded, smooth surfaces.
How does dissipation function in athletic equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER
- It causes focal force to spread thin or scatter over a larger surface using
various materials.
What is deformation in the context of athletic equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Alteration of form or shape, which may lead to equipment breaking
apart under high force.
What is the significance of absorption in athletic equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Increased density provides greater resistance at high force, while
decreased density allows for more absorption at lower force.
What materials are commonly used for absorption in athletic equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Felt and foam (open and closed cell) are used for their
absorption properties.
,What are the characteristics of open cell foam? - CORRECT ANSWER - It has
low resilience, does not bounce back, and is used to pad bony prominences.
What are the characteristics of closed cell foam? - CORRECT ANSWER - It
has high resilience, rebounds quickly, and offers less cushioning at low levels of
impact.
What are the key considerations for fitting helmets? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Wet hair, 1-2 finger widths above the eyebrow, covering the occiput, and a snug
chin strap.
What should be considered when modifying athletic equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Modifications should follow manufacturing specifications and not
increase stress or damage to the original material.
What is the purpose of a football helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER - To protect
against high mass/low velocity impacts and limit forward or backward tilting.
What are the characteristics of stability shoes? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
have a thermoplastic heel counter, double density midsole, and moderate to
extreme torsional rigidity.
What is the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in
injury management? - CORRECT ANSWER - Primary prevention eliminates
injury risks, secondary prevention protects during injury, and tertiary prevention
reduces consequences after injury.
What is included in emergency action planning for athletic injuries? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A document outlining responsibilities and procedures
to follow during a medical emergency.
,What are the elements of negligence in athletic injuries? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Duty of care, breach of the standard of care, and damage or injury
resulting from the breach.
What is type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the
pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, leading to dependence on exogenous
insulin.
What is type 2 diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition characterized
by inadequate insulin production and/or significant cellular resistance.
What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimal
sugar in the bloodstream, hunger, double vision, and insulin shock/reaction.
What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Presence
of sugar in the bloodstream but unable to enter tissues, leading to symptoms like
fruity breath and frequent urination.
What is ketoacidosis? - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition that occurs when
the body starts converting fat due to cellular starvation, often associated with
hyperglycemia.
What are typical presentations of both hypo and hyperglycemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Altered level of consciousness, rapid breathing and pulse, and
feeling ill.
What should be done in case of hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immediate intake of sugar or glucose to raise blood sugar levels.
What is the purpose of the heel counter in a shoe? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
protect and cushion the ankle and the Achilles tendon.
, What is the significance of footwear fit? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proper fit
ensures comfort, support, and reduces the risk of injury.
What are the characteristics of motion control shoes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
They have a thermoplastic heel counter, triple density midsole, and extreme
torsional rigidity for severe over-pronators.
What should you ask a patient experiencing a medical emergency related to
blood sugar levels? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ask if they have eaten or taken
insulin.
What types of sugar can you give to someone who is hypoglycemic? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Sugar such as juice, hard candy, glucose tablets, or
non-diet soft drinks.
How long should you monitor a patient after administering sugar for
hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Monitor for 5 minutes.
What indicates that a patient is hypoglycemic after treatment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If hypoglycemic, they will improve.
What should you do if a patient is hyperglycemic and shows no improvement
after treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Refer for advanced emergency
medical care.
What is the definition of epilepsy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Epilepsy is
characterized by unprovoked seizures resulting from a discharge of electrical
activity within the brain, requiring more than 2 seizures for diagnosis.
What are the characteristics of focal onset seizures? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Focal onset seizures occur in one part of the brain, activating a small number of
neurons, and can be aware or have impaired awareness.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST 2026
What are the primary purposes of athletic equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER
- To prevent injury and protect injured parts from further injury.
What are the four principles of athletic equipment design? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Deflection, Dissipation, Deformation, and Absorption.
What does deflection in athletic equipment refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A turning aside or off course, using hard, rounded, smooth surfaces.
How does dissipation function in athletic equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER
- It causes focal force to spread thin or scatter over a larger surface using
various materials.
What is deformation in the context of athletic equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Alteration of form or shape, which may lead to equipment breaking
apart under high force.
What is the significance of absorption in athletic equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Increased density provides greater resistance at high force, while
decreased density allows for more absorption at lower force.
What materials are commonly used for absorption in athletic equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Felt and foam (open and closed cell) are used for their
absorption properties.
,What are the characteristics of open cell foam? - CORRECT ANSWER - It has
low resilience, does not bounce back, and is used to pad bony prominences.
What are the characteristics of closed cell foam? - CORRECT ANSWER - It
has high resilience, rebounds quickly, and offers less cushioning at low levels of
impact.
What are the key considerations for fitting helmets? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Wet hair, 1-2 finger widths above the eyebrow, covering the occiput, and a snug
chin strap.
What should be considered when modifying athletic equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Modifications should follow manufacturing specifications and not
increase stress or damage to the original material.
What is the purpose of a football helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER - To protect
against high mass/low velocity impacts and limit forward or backward tilting.
What are the characteristics of stability shoes? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
have a thermoplastic heel counter, double density midsole, and moderate to
extreme torsional rigidity.
What is the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in
injury management? - CORRECT ANSWER - Primary prevention eliminates
injury risks, secondary prevention protects during injury, and tertiary prevention
reduces consequences after injury.
What is included in emergency action planning for athletic injuries? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A document outlining responsibilities and procedures
to follow during a medical emergency.
,What are the elements of negligence in athletic injuries? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Duty of care, breach of the standard of care, and damage or injury
resulting from the breach.
What is type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the
pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, leading to dependence on exogenous
insulin.
What is type 2 diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition characterized
by inadequate insulin production and/or significant cellular resistance.
What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimal
sugar in the bloodstream, hunger, double vision, and insulin shock/reaction.
What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Presence
of sugar in the bloodstream but unable to enter tissues, leading to symptoms like
fruity breath and frequent urination.
What is ketoacidosis? - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition that occurs when
the body starts converting fat due to cellular starvation, often associated with
hyperglycemia.
What are typical presentations of both hypo and hyperglycemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Altered level of consciousness, rapid breathing and pulse, and
feeling ill.
What should be done in case of hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immediate intake of sugar or glucose to raise blood sugar levels.
What is the purpose of the heel counter in a shoe? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
protect and cushion the ankle and the Achilles tendon.
, What is the significance of footwear fit? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proper fit
ensures comfort, support, and reduces the risk of injury.
What are the characteristics of motion control shoes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
They have a thermoplastic heel counter, triple density midsole, and extreme
torsional rigidity for severe over-pronators.
What should you ask a patient experiencing a medical emergency related to
blood sugar levels? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ask if they have eaten or taken
insulin.
What types of sugar can you give to someone who is hypoglycemic? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Sugar such as juice, hard candy, glucose tablets, or
non-diet soft drinks.
How long should you monitor a patient after administering sugar for
hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Monitor for 5 minutes.
What indicates that a patient is hypoglycemic after treatment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If hypoglycemic, they will improve.
What should you do if a patient is hyperglycemic and shows no improvement
after treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Refer for advanced emergency
medical care.
What is the definition of epilepsy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Epilepsy is
characterized by unprovoked seizures resulting from a discharge of electrical
activity within the brain, requiring more than 2 seizures for diagnosis.
What are the characteristics of focal onset seizures? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Focal onset seizures occur in one part of the brain, activating a small number of
neurons, and can be aware or have impaired awareness.
