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Emilio Sanchez is a 12 year old who presents for evaluation after getting hit on
the side of the head with a fastball during a game. Which standardized tool would
be appropriate to use to evaluate for concussion?
A. Glasgow Coma Scale
B. Garrick 2-Minute Screening
C. SCAT3 form
D. Mini Mental Status Exam ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C:CorrectA
diagnosis of a concussion involves a comprehensive assessment of the following
domains: clinical symptoms, physical signs, behavior, balance, sleep, and
cognition. These domains are covered in the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 3
(SCAT3) form, which is a standardized tool for evaluating athletes 10 years and
older for concussion.
What is the minimal amount of time that a child with mononucleosis must refrain
from playing his or her sport?
A. 2 weeks
B. 3 weeks
C. 4 weeks
,D. 6 weeks ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B: CorrectPatients with a
current viral illness such as mononucleosis may return to play after 3 weeks if no
longer symptomatic and if no splenomegaly is present; fever at the time of the
examination is an absolute contraindication because of the association with viral
myocarditis.
Mrs. Jones brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a routine preparticipation
examination. Your concerns include the female athlete triad. This triad includes:
A. eating disorder, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.
B. thyroid dysfunction, eating disorder, and amenorrhea.
C. stress fractures, thyroid dysfunction, and oligomenorrhea.
D. eating disorder, thyroid dysfunction, and osteoporosis. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A: CorrectA trio of problems, disordered eating,
amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, define the female athlete triad. The greatest risk
is for athletes whose sport stresses the need to be lean (gymnastics, figure
skating, diving, ballet) or to be able to endure (distance running, swimming, cross-
country skiing). Early recognition of a possible problem is essential, and the sports
preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is the right time to begin.
Which is an example of a Special Olympics sport that is particularly risky for
persons with atlantoaxial instability?
A. Swimming
B. Badminton
C. Floor hockey
,D. Basketball ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A: CorrectAn increased risk
for those with atlantoaxial instability is associated with alpine skiing, diving,
equestrian sports, gymnastics, high jump, soccer, and swimming.
Mrs. Planer brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a preparticipation examination
for gymnastics. Her concern is her daughter's weight and growth. As the
examiner, you are aware that in the female athlete during teenage years, a too-
thin body frame encourages:
A. primary amenorrhea.
B. thyroid dysfunction.
C. an eating disorder.
D. a hypoestrogenic state. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D: CorrectA too-
thin body encourages a low estrogen state and the possibility of menstrual
dysfunction and a resultant osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Mrs. Mills brings in her 17-year-old daughter for a preparticipation examination
for field hockey. She has stated that her daughter has a cardiac history. As the
examiner, you know that sudden cardiac death in athletes is a great concern.
Which problem absolutely precludes an athlete from participation in sports?
A. Hypertension
B. Carditis
C. Heart murmur
D. Dysrhythmia ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B: CorrectTwo conditions
considered absolute contraindications to sports participation are carditis and
, fever. Carditis (inflammation of the heart) can result in sudden death with
exertion, and fever is associated with an increased risk of heat-related illness
(Rice, 2008).
Mr. Simmons brings in his 17-year-old son for a preparticipation examination for
wrestling. What is the importance of looking for asymmetries in range of motion,
strength, and muscle bulk as part of the orthopedic component of the
examination?
A. Degree of physical development can be assessed.
B. Acute or old poorly rehabilitated injuries are identified.
C. Need for safety or supportive equipment can be determined.
D. Appropriate training exercises can be prescribed. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------B: CorrectThe examination consists of observing the athlete in a variety
of positions and postures that highlight asymmetries in range of motion, strength,
and muscle bulk. These asymmetries serve to identify acute or old, poorly
rehabilitated injuries.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting participation in which
sport until the adolescent achieves sexual rating 5?
A. Wrestling
B. Tackle football
C. Bodybuilding
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Emilio Sanchez is a 12 year old who presents for evaluation after getting hit on
the side of the head with a fastball during a game. Which standardized tool would
be appropriate to use to evaluate for concussion?
A. Glasgow Coma Scale
B. Garrick 2-Minute Screening
C. SCAT3 form
D. Mini Mental Status Exam ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C:CorrectA
diagnosis of a concussion involves a comprehensive assessment of the following
domains: clinical symptoms, physical signs, behavior, balance, sleep, and
cognition. These domains are covered in the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 3
(SCAT3) form, which is a standardized tool for evaluating athletes 10 years and
older for concussion.
What is the minimal amount of time that a child with mononucleosis must refrain
from playing his or her sport?
A. 2 weeks
B. 3 weeks
C. 4 weeks
,D. 6 weeks ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B: CorrectPatients with a
current viral illness such as mononucleosis may return to play after 3 weeks if no
longer symptomatic and if no splenomegaly is present; fever at the time of the
examination is an absolute contraindication because of the association with viral
myocarditis.
Mrs. Jones brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a routine preparticipation
examination. Your concerns include the female athlete triad. This triad includes:
A. eating disorder, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.
B. thyroid dysfunction, eating disorder, and amenorrhea.
C. stress fractures, thyroid dysfunction, and oligomenorrhea.
D. eating disorder, thyroid dysfunction, and osteoporosis. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A: CorrectA trio of problems, disordered eating,
amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, define the female athlete triad. The greatest risk
is for athletes whose sport stresses the need to be lean (gymnastics, figure
skating, diving, ballet) or to be able to endure (distance running, swimming, cross-
country skiing). Early recognition of a possible problem is essential, and the sports
preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is the right time to begin.
Which is an example of a Special Olympics sport that is particularly risky for
persons with atlantoaxial instability?
A. Swimming
B. Badminton
C. Floor hockey
,D. Basketball ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A: CorrectAn increased risk
for those with atlantoaxial instability is associated with alpine skiing, diving,
equestrian sports, gymnastics, high jump, soccer, and swimming.
Mrs. Planer brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a preparticipation examination
for gymnastics. Her concern is her daughter's weight and growth. As the
examiner, you are aware that in the female athlete during teenage years, a too-
thin body frame encourages:
A. primary amenorrhea.
B. thyroid dysfunction.
C. an eating disorder.
D. a hypoestrogenic state. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D: CorrectA too-
thin body encourages a low estrogen state and the possibility of menstrual
dysfunction and a resultant osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Mrs. Mills brings in her 17-year-old daughter for a preparticipation examination
for field hockey. She has stated that her daughter has a cardiac history. As the
examiner, you know that sudden cardiac death in athletes is a great concern.
Which problem absolutely precludes an athlete from participation in sports?
A. Hypertension
B. Carditis
C. Heart murmur
D. Dysrhythmia ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B: CorrectTwo conditions
considered absolute contraindications to sports participation are carditis and
, fever. Carditis (inflammation of the heart) can result in sudden death with
exertion, and fever is associated with an increased risk of heat-related illness
(Rice, 2008).
Mr. Simmons brings in his 17-year-old son for a preparticipation examination for
wrestling. What is the importance of looking for asymmetries in range of motion,
strength, and muscle bulk as part of the orthopedic component of the
examination?
A. Degree of physical development can be assessed.
B. Acute or old poorly rehabilitated injuries are identified.
C. Need for safety or supportive equipment can be determined.
D. Appropriate training exercises can be prescribed. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------B: CorrectThe examination consists of observing the athlete in a variety
of positions and postures that highlight asymmetries in range of motion, strength,
and muscle bulk. These asymmetries serve to identify acute or old, poorly
rehabilitated injuries.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting participation in which
sport until the adolescent achieves sexual rating 5?
A. Wrestling
B. Tackle football
C. Bodybuilding
