C HAPTER 24: S PORTS P ARTICIPATION
E VALUATION
Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation include:
a. screening for steroid use or abuse.
b. determining the best fit for positions in each sport.
c. determining the risk of injury or death during sports participation.
d. securing a legal contract before recommending limiting participation.
ANS: C
The ultimate goal of preparticipation physical evaluation is to ensure safe
participation in an appropriate sports activity.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) OBJ: Nursing
process—assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. The checkout station for preparticipation physical evaluation is critical because
at this point:
a. all completed forms are distributed.
b. parental signatures are obtained.
c. the relevant history is obtained.
d. the coordination of follow-ups is reviewed.
, ANS: D
At the checkout station, data collected during the evaluation are reviewed and
necessary follow-up actions are shared with the athlete and/or parents. In
addition, the written report is distributed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis) OBJ: Nursing
process—assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
3. You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10 -year-old girl
with Down syndrome who will be playing basketball. She has slight torticollis
and mild ankle clonus. Which additional diagnostic test would be required for
her?
a. Cervical spine radiography
b. Visual acuity
c. Mini-Mental State Examination
d. Nerve conduction studies
ANS: A
This girl is experiencing symptoms of atlantoaxial joint instability and should
therefore have cervical spine radiography with neurologic consultation before
beginning sports activities.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application) OBJ: Nursing process—
assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
E VALUATION
Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation include:
a. screening for steroid use or abuse.
b. determining the best fit for positions in each sport.
c. determining the risk of injury or death during sports participation.
d. securing a legal contract before recommending limiting participation.
ANS: C
The ultimate goal of preparticipation physical evaluation is to ensure safe
participation in an appropriate sports activity.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) OBJ: Nursing
process—assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. The checkout station for preparticipation physical evaluation is critical because
at this point:
a. all completed forms are distributed.
b. parental signatures are obtained.
c. the relevant history is obtained.
d. the coordination of follow-ups is reviewed.
, ANS: D
At the checkout station, data collected during the evaluation are reviewed and
necessary follow-up actions are shared with the athlete and/or parents. In
addition, the written report is distributed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis) OBJ: Nursing
process—assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
3. You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10 -year-old girl
with Down syndrome who will be playing basketball. She has slight torticollis
and mild ankle clonus. Which additional diagnostic test would be required for
her?
a. Cervical spine radiography
b. Visual acuity
c. Mini-Mental State Examination
d. Nerve conduction studies
ANS: A
This girl is experiencing symptoms of atlantoaxial joint instability and should
therefore have cervical spine radiography with neurologic consultation before
beginning sports activities.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application) OBJ: Nursing process—
assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
