An athlete presents with the following signs and symptoms:
1) Point tenderness on the dorsal aspect of the DIP joint
2) Unable to actively extend the
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*A ROM assessment reveals full passive extension of the DIP joint. Which finger injury may be indicated by these signs and symptoms?
mallet finger
Appropriate management strategies for a tooth avulsion
refer to dentist immediately, replace into the socket, rinse with milk
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Based on the Gate Control Theory, which transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation parameters are MOST appropriate to provide pain relief?
Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
What is the primary purpose of the pre-participation examination?
identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
During the pre-participation examination, an athlete reports light headedness, dizziness, nausea, and referred pain to the inferior angle of the right scapula. What condition should the athletic trainer suspect?
hepatomegaly
A patient presents with the signs and symptoms of a L4-L5 disk herniation. Which of the following neurologic assessments will aid the athletic trainer in the confirmation of the diagnosis?
paresthesia at the medial aspect of the tibia, paresthesia at the plantar surface of the foot, weakness during big toe extension
Which of the following are preventative measures to avoid a ruptured tympanic membrane?
aggressively treating otitis media, avoidance of foreign objects in the ear, use of head gear to protect ear
An athlete with type I diabetes feels lightheaded and dizzy. Which of the following is BEST to give him in order to prevent diabetic shock?
a glass of apple juice
Decreased achilles tendon flexibility is a predisposing factor for which of the following injuries?
achilles tendonitis, lateral ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis
Which of the following regulates how and when an athlete's private health information can be shared among healthcare professionals?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What bony structure should an athletic trainer palpate to assess for plantar fasciitis?
medial calcaneal tubercle
Which type of topical cream is MOST appropriate to treat impetigo?
antibiotic
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Acute exertion rhabdomyolysis is MOST likely to occur in which environment conditions?
hot and humid
Which of the following is the MOST common mechanism of injury for a brachial plexus neuropraxia?
lateral cervical flexion with contralateral shoulder depression
Which of the following modalities would MOST effectively heat the piriformis muscle?
short-wave diathermy
Which of the following electrical current parameters is required to perform iontophoresis?
low voltage direct current
What is the MOST appropriate course of treatment for an athlete with a hyphema?
place the athlete in a recumbent position with head elevated and refer to a physician
Which of the following tests could an athletic trainer use to confirm a suspected bicep brachia tendon rupture?
ludington's
Which of the following treatments is MOST appropriate for Morton's Neuroma?
teardrop shaped foam pad between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals
Which of the following budget types requires an explanation for each item purchased?
zero-based
After assessing an athlete with a suspected femoral fracture, the athlete appears pale, is perspiring, has a rapid and weak pulse, and has rapid and shallow respirations. Which physiological response is MOST likely occurring?
hypovolemia (due to hemorrhaging)
What is the recommended time period, in years, that every NOCSAE-approved helmet should be returned to the manufacturer for recertification/reconditioning?
two
An organization sponsoring a state-wide athletic tournament does not have a written emergency action plan. Which of the following legal consequences would impact the organization?
negligence
Which of the following design elements in an athletic training facility is MOST likely to be influenced by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
entryways
Purulent discharge in the eye
bacterial conjunctivitis
"Falling curtain" over eyes
retinal detachment
Positive Fluorescein dye test
corneal abrasion
Scleral bleeding
subconjunctival hematoma [Show Less]