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Enlarged liver
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Poorly controlled seizure disorder
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Impetigo
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One testicle
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Absence of one kidney
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Mild hypertension
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Enlarged spleen
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Atlantoaxial instability
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Carditis
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One ovary
Scenario:
You are conducting preparticipation physical examinations and preparing your college football team for the upcoming season.
Question 1
When issuing football equipment, each player is provided a helmet similar to the one shown in the photo. What does the seal on the helmet imply?
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The helmet has met standards for athletic equipment as established by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)
The helmet is considered safe and capable of preventing injuries
The helmet has not been altered from the original design
The helmet should be used following the specific cautions and directions provided to avoid serious or fatal brain injury
Scenario:
You are conducting preparticipation physical examinations and preparing your college football team for the upcoming season.
Question 2
Shoulder pads are issued for each athlete. You must verify that the shoulder pads are fitted appropriately. Which findings indicate an appropriate fit?
Select all that apply.
When the athlete performs lateral cervical flexion, his ear meets the shoulder pad
The cantilever pad covers the acromion process
The lateral aspect of the epaulets and cups reach the insertion of the deltoid muscle, allowing position-specific movement
When the athlete's arms are raised overhead, the posterior pad covers the inferior angles of the scapulae
The superior portion of the laces is at least three finger widths below the sternoclavicular joint
The athlete is able to raise his arms overhead without the pads sliding back and forth
Scenario:
You are conducting preparticipation physical examinations and preparing your college football team for the upcoming season.
Question 3
A football player is having difficulty finding a pair of shoulder pads that fit him correctly. As his athletic trainer, you decide to modify a pair of shoulder pads to fit this athlete. Which modifications are least likely to result in you or your institution being involved in a lawsuit should the athlete become injured?
Select all that apply.
Limit your modifications to only those recommended by the shoulder pad manufacturer
Limit your modifications to only those that you have made in the past that did not result in any injuries
Limit your modifications to those that your athletic director agrees in writing to take responsibility for should a player get injured
Limit your modifications to only those you have seen colleagues make that did not result in any injuries
Limit your modifications to only those specific to the player's position
Scenario:
You are conducting preparticipation physical examinations and preparing your college football team for the upcoming season.
Question 4
You have chosen to gather a medical history as part of your preparticipation medical evaluation. What questions are appropriate to ask a football player to gather a useful medical history?
Select all that apply.
Prompt
Response
"Has a doctor ever told you that you shouldn't play football?"
"No, I don't think so."
"Do you have any ongoing medical conditions or injuries?"
"Just my shoulder; it's still pretty loose from the time it popped out, and it was popping out lots this summer when I was lifting weights."
"Have you ever experienced syncope?"
"I don't know. I don't know what that is."
"Has a doctor ever ordered a test for your heart?"
"No."
"Has anyone in your family died of heart problems or died before turning 50?"
"Yes. My uncle died last year in a car accident. I think he was in his 50s or about to be 50."
"Do you cough, wheeze, or have difficulty breathing when exercising or after exercising?"
"I get winded when we have to run sprints, but once I get in shape I don't breathe that hard."
"Are you trying to gain or lose weight?"
"I'd like to put on some muscle, especially in my legs ."
"In the past 30 days have you used chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip?"
"No, not since last year."
"Have you ever had a concussion?"
"I don't know. Is that when you black out after getting your bell rung?"
"When exercising in the heat, do you get severe muscle cramps or become ill?"
"No."
Scenario:
You are conducting preparticipation physical examinations and preparing your college football team for the upcoming season.
Question 5
You have chosen to review each athlete’s immunization record. In order to comply with recommendations printed in the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, what immunizations are recommended?
Select all that apply.
MMR
HBV
DPT
Meningitis
Influenza
H1N1
HPV
Herpes zoster
Fifth disease
Scenario:
You are conducting preparticipation physical examinations and preparing your college football team for the upcoming season.
Question 6
You have chosen to conduct a physical examination as part of your preparticipation medical evaluation. In order to comply with recommendations printed in the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, the physical examination component of the preparticipation medical evaluation for football players must:
Select all that apply.
Assess spine alignment, focusing on possible scoliosis
Include a cardiovascular screening
Include a neurological evaluation
Include a musculoskeletal evaluation
Include an assessment of muscular endurance
Scenario:
You are conducting preparticipation physical examinations and preparing your college football team for the upcoming season.
Question 7
You have chosen to identify criteria that might disqualify athletes from participating in various sports. Match the medical condition with the sport(s) for which it is a disqualifying condition.
Using your mouse, click on a term and drag it to the appropriate sport. Some terms may be used in more than one column. Some of the terms may not be used. Please note that you may need to scroll through the toolbar to view all the available options.
Football (contact/collision)
Baseball (limited contact)
Golf (nonstrenuous, noncontact)
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