Download Introduction to Athletic Training Test #1 – Review Sheet Answers

Introduction to Athletic Training
Test #1 – Review Sheet Answers
NATA information
Name
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
When and Where Formed
1950 in Kansas City, Missouri
Recognized as Allied Health Profession
1990
Continuing Education
75 credits every 3 years
Master’s Degree Programs Less than 20 in the USA
Definitions
Athletic Training
Prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment,
rehabilitation and health care administration of athletic injuries
Strain
Stretching or tearing of muscles and/or tendons
Sprain
Stretching or tearing of ligaments
Dislocation Forceful disruption of bones beyond normal range of motion
Separation
Dislocation of a non-movable joint
Subluxation Partial dislocation
Contusion
Disruption of soft tissue cells as a result of a direct blow
Myositis Ossificans
Calcium deposit creating bone in a muscle
Fracture
Break in the bone (acute injury)
Stress Fracture
Slight fracture due to overuse (chronic injury)
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency – contracted through sex and blood
Inflammation
Redness, heat, loss of function, pain & swelling – body’s
reaction to injury
Hydrotherapy
Water treatment used for rehabilitation
Atrophy
Muscles wasting away from lack of use
Scar Tissue Less elastic tissue created at an injury site
Compression Direct Pressure
RICE
Rest, ice, compression, elevation
Signs and Symptoms of a Fracture
Pain, point tenderness, swelling, crepitus, deformity, discoloration, false joint,
bony deviations, indirect tenderness
Injury First Aid Information
Heat
Increases circulation, decreases muscle stiffness
Ice
Decreases circulation, use for first 72-96 hours, 10-20 minutes
every hour – sensations progress: cold, burning, tingling and pain
Infection
S/S open wounds: redness,swelling,tenderness, fever or headache
Physicals – Why?
Secure athlete health, promote safe athletics, reduce
school liability
Whirlpools Cool = 50-65 degrees
Warm = 90-110 degrees
Crutch Fitting
Key Points
1
6” out to side of foot, 2-3” in front of foot
2
2-3 fingers between crutch and axilla
3
25-30 degree bend in elbow
4
Make sure both are same height and all bolts are tight
Up stairs procedure Good leg first, followed by bad leg and crutches
Down stairs procedure
Bad leg and crutches first, followed by good leg
6 Domains of Athletic Training
1
Prevention of athletic injuries
2
Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis of athletic injuries
3
Immediate Care of athletic injuries
4
Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning of athletic injuries
5
Organization and administration
6
Professional Responsibility
Helpful High School Classes
Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, First Aid, CPR,
Athletic Training
Personal Characteristics Needed by an ATC
Hard-working, dedicated, caring, giving, people-oriented, intelligent
Med Kit Items
Band-aids, hydrogen peroxide, tape, pre-wrap, tuf-skin, ace wraps, pen light,
tongue depressors, scissors, sterile gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, skin-lube,
ice bags, sling, splints, phone numbers, eye wash, blister pads, face mask cutter
Training Room Items
Taping table, treatment table, ice machine, whirlpool, desk, file cabinet, sink,
hydroculator, phone, storage space, water (hose or slop sink)
Football Game Sideline Equipment
Spine board, crutches, splints, phone, face mask cutter, AED, Knee
immobilizer, ice, med kit, water, ambulance, doctor / EMT / paramedic
Hippocrates – “Father of Modern Medicine”
Sports Medicine Team Members – Orthopedic, Dentist, Podiatrist, Pediatrician, School
Nurse, Physical Therapist, Parents, Coaches, Nutritionist, Sports Psychologist, etc.
Treating an Open Wound – Clean hands, put on latex gloves, all equipment sterile,
clean wound thoroughly, apply medicine in a sterile manner, dress with sterile
bandage, never place direct pressure on open wound except to stop bleeding
Puncture Wound - DO NOT remove anything from wound – secure in place and refer
Ankle Rehab Exercises – AROM, Theraband RROM, weight shift side-to-side, toe
raises, heel walking, walk, jog, sprint, drills (1/2 speed, ¾ speed, full speed), team
practice