Sports Medicine 2 Final Practice Exam
with Complete Solutions
1. What is the first step to establish unresponsiveness of an athlete?
A. Determine whether he/she is breathing normally
B. Roll the upper eyelid back and check for pupil dilation
C. Gently tap his/her shoulder and ask, "Are you OK?"
D. Check the carotid pulse - ANSWER-C. Gently tap his/her shoulder and ask, "Are you
OK?"
10. Swelling of an injured part is reduced by elevating the body part above the level of
the heart. - ANSWER-T
100. An acromioclavicular sprain is most often induced by a direct blow to the tip of the
shoulder, pushing the acromion
process downward, or a fall on an outstretched hand. - ANSWER-True
101. The most direct cause of anterior glenohumeral dislocations are situations in which
the arm is forced into
abduction, external rotation, and extension.
. - ANSWER-True
102. Tenosynovitis of the long head of the biceps muscle is common among athletes
who execute a throwing movement
as part of their event. - ANSWER-True
103. Contusions that commonly occur on the lateral aspect of the upper arm can lead to
myositis ossificans; therefore,
this area needs to be protected. - ANSWER-True
104. After a shoulder dislocation is reduced, the athlete should be placed in a sling for
at least 1 week. - ANSWER-True
105. The empty can test is done with the arm in 90 degrees of flexion and horizontal
adduction with the thumb pointing
down. - ANSWER-Faulse
106. Describe the four joints of the shoulder and the ligaments that support each joint. -
ANSWER-the clavicle and the scapula, which articulates with the proximal humerus of
the upper limb. Four joints are present in the shoulder: the sternoclavicular (SC),
acromioclavicular (AC), and scapulothoracic joints, and glenohumeral joint
11. A horseshoe pad may be placed around the malleolus in combination with an elastic
wrap and tape to prevent or
, reduce ankle edema. - ANSWER-T
12. It is always advisable to remove an athlete's helmet in case an airway problem
develops. - ANSWER-F
13. When treating acute injuries the primary goal is to initially tape the athlete for
support and return them to
participation. - ANSWER-F
14. Which of the following modalities is a Non Health Care Provider unable to use?
A. Ice
C. Heat
B. Electrical stimulation
D. Massage - ANSWER-B. Electrical stimulation
15. Which kind of strengthening exercises are used commonly in the early phase of
rehabilitation?
A. Isometric exercises C. Isokinetic exercises
B. Progressive resistive exercises D. Plyometric exercises - ANSWER-A. Isometric
exercises
16. Maximum muscle loading at a fixed speed occurring throughout the entire range of
motion is characterized by what
method of exercise? C. Isotonic
A. Accommodating resistance D. Isometric
B. Isokinetic - ANSWER-B. Isokinetic
17. Which of the following types of exercise is used to facilitate a muscle contraction
through a quick stretch?
A. Isometric exercise C. Isokinetic exercise
B. Progressive resistive exercise D. Plyometric exercise - ANSWER-D. Plyometric
exercise
18. Which of the following is used to determine an athlete's ability to perform a specific
activity?
A. Functional tests C. Stability tests
B. Functional progressions D. Plyometric exercises - ANSWER-A. Functional tests
19. Which of the following components of a rehabilitation program is most commonly
neglected?
A. Strength training C. Cardiorespiratory fitness
B. Neuromuscular control D. Balance training - ANSWER-C. Cardiorespiratory fitness
2. When transporting an athlete with a suspected spinal or pelvic injury, what
techniques should be used?
with Complete Solutions
1. What is the first step to establish unresponsiveness of an athlete?
A. Determine whether he/she is breathing normally
B. Roll the upper eyelid back and check for pupil dilation
C. Gently tap his/her shoulder and ask, "Are you OK?"
D. Check the carotid pulse - ANSWER-C. Gently tap his/her shoulder and ask, "Are you
OK?"
10. Swelling of an injured part is reduced by elevating the body part above the level of
the heart. - ANSWER-T
100. An acromioclavicular sprain is most often induced by a direct blow to the tip of the
shoulder, pushing the acromion
process downward, or a fall on an outstretched hand. - ANSWER-True
101. The most direct cause of anterior glenohumeral dislocations are situations in which
the arm is forced into
abduction, external rotation, and extension.
. - ANSWER-True
102. Tenosynovitis of the long head of the biceps muscle is common among athletes
who execute a throwing movement
as part of their event. - ANSWER-True
103. Contusions that commonly occur on the lateral aspect of the upper arm can lead to
myositis ossificans; therefore,
this area needs to be protected. - ANSWER-True
104. After a shoulder dislocation is reduced, the athlete should be placed in a sling for
at least 1 week. - ANSWER-True
105. The empty can test is done with the arm in 90 degrees of flexion and horizontal
adduction with the thumb pointing
down. - ANSWER-Faulse
106. Describe the four joints of the shoulder and the ligaments that support each joint. -
ANSWER-the clavicle and the scapula, which articulates with the proximal humerus of
the upper limb. Four joints are present in the shoulder: the sternoclavicular (SC),
acromioclavicular (AC), and scapulothoracic joints, and glenohumeral joint
11. A horseshoe pad may be placed around the malleolus in combination with an elastic
wrap and tape to prevent or
, reduce ankle edema. - ANSWER-T
12. It is always advisable to remove an athlete's helmet in case an airway problem
develops. - ANSWER-F
13. When treating acute injuries the primary goal is to initially tape the athlete for
support and return them to
participation. - ANSWER-F
14. Which of the following modalities is a Non Health Care Provider unable to use?
A. Ice
C. Heat
B. Electrical stimulation
D. Massage - ANSWER-B. Electrical stimulation
15. Which kind of strengthening exercises are used commonly in the early phase of
rehabilitation?
A. Isometric exercises C. Isokinetic exercises
B. Progressive resistive exercises D. Plyometric exercises - ANSWER-A. Isometric
exercises
16. Maximum muscle loading at a fixed speed occurring throughout the entire range of
motion is characterized by what
method of exercise? C. Isotonic
A. Accommodating resistance D. Isometric
B. Isokinetic - ANSWER-B. Isokinetic
17. Which of the following types of exercise is used to facilitate a muscle contraction
through a quick stretch?
A. Isometric exercise C. Isokinetic exercise
B. Progressive resistive exercise D. Plyometric exercise - ANSWER-D. Plyometric
exercise
18. Which of the following is used to determine an athlete's ability to perform a specific
activity?
A. Functional tests C. Stability tests
B. Functional progressions D. Plyometric exercises - ANSWER-A. Functional tests
19. Which of the following components of a rehabilitation program is most commonly
neglected?
A. Strength training C. Cardiorespiratory fitness
B. Neuromuscular control D. Balance training - ANSWER-C. Cardiorespiratory fitness
2. When transporting an athlete with a suspected spinal or pelvic injury, what
techniques should be used?
