Sports Participation Evaluation

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Question 1

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The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation include:

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screening for steroid use or abuse.

determining the best fit for positions in each sport.

determining the risk of injury or death during sports participation.

securing a legal contract before recommending limiting participation.

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Question 2

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The checkout station for preparticipation physical evaluation is critical because at this point:

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all completed forms are distributed.

parental signatures are obtained.

the relevant history is obtained.

the coordination of follow-ups is reviewed.

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Question 3

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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?

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Cervical spine radiography

Visual acuity

Mini-Mental State Examination

Nerve conduction studies

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Question 4

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Part of the screening orthopedic component of the examination includes evaluating the person while he or she is:

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performing push-ups.

duck walking.

twisting at the waist.

crossing the arms over the chest.

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Question 5

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Your 15-year-old patient is athletic and thin. Radiography of an ankle injury reveals a stress fracture. You should question this patient about her:

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sleep patterns.

salt intake.

aerobic workouts.

menstrual cycles.

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Question 6

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One of the most important aspects to consider in the orthopedic screening examination is:

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muscle contraction.

flexibility.

symmetry.

balance.

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Question 7

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Which medical condition would exclude a person from sports participation?

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Asthma

Fever

Controlled seizures

HIV-positive status

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Question 8

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A parent is advised to restrict contact sports participation for their child. An example of a sport in which this child could participate is:

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hockey.

roller skating.

riflery.

skateboarding.

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Question 9

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A child has a poorly controlled seizure disorder. He has restricted sports participation but would be able to engage in:

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archery.

swimming.

weight lifting.

badminton.

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Question 10

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You are auscultating heart tones as part of a sports physical examination. You hear a murmur at the right second intercostal space (aortic area). The murmur increases in intensity when this teenager goes from a sitting to standing position. The subsequent recommendation should be to:

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consult a cardiologist as soon as possible.

have a stress test before completion of the form.

participate in low-static, high-dynamic sports.

limit contact sports and have an echocardiogram.

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Question 11

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Why should the preparticipation sports examination take place well in advance of the planned sports activity? (Select all that apply.)

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To allow completion of therapy for identified problems

Because routine health maintenance needs to be addressed

Because it should be 6 weeks prior to the planned sports event

To allow completion of follow-up testing

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