Deck 25: Special Considerations in Athletes

Question 1

Frostbite has ____ stages of progression.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Answer 1

three

Question 2

Herpes simplex infection in wrestlers, called herpes ____, is a well-known, frequently reported condition.

A) pedis
B) cruris
C) gladiatorum
D) mechanica

Answer 2

gladiatorum

Question 3

Circadian dysrhythmia is a disruption in a person's circadian rhythm.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Heat cramps occur most commonly in the ____.

A) hamstrings
B) abdominal muscles
C) quadriceps
D) calf muscles

Question 5

Anaphylaxis occurs within seconds or minutes of a sting.

Question 6

When there is a temperature difference between the body and an outside surface, the warmer of the two will transfer heat to the other.

Question 7

Before exercise, the athlete should drink approximately ____ ounces of fluid (2 to 3 hours before activity begins) to avoid heat illness.

A) 5 to 10
B) 10 to 14
C) 17 to 20
D) 30 to 40

Question 8

There are no federal laws protecting the rights of students with disabilities to participate in sports.

Question 9

The benefits and opportunities afforded by an educationally based athletic program that includes our disabled students cannot be overrated.

Question 10

The heat index provides a reference for estimating the outside temperature.

Question 11

The ____, an organ near the stomach, produces insulin in special cells called ____ cells.

A) pancreas, beta
B) pancreas, alpha
C) spleen, beta
D) spleen, alpha

Question 12

A systemic reaction is a generalized reaction occurring within just a few minutes of an insect sting or bite.

Question 13

____ typically refers to an injury that removes the dermis and epidermis.

A) Tinea
B) Abrasion
C) Contusion
D) Fracture

Question 14

According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC, 2007), approximately ____ million people in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, have diabetes.

A) 20.6
B) 21.6
C) 22.6
D) 23.6

Question 15

Symptoms of mono include hyperactivity, aches, fever, rash, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.

Question 16

The temperature-regulating center of the brain is known as the ____.

A) medulla
B) hippocampus
C) hypothalamus
D) frontal lobe

Question 17

Wind ____ is the term used to describe the rate of heat loss from the human body resulting from the combined effect of low temperature and wind.

A) chill
B) cool
C) freeze
D) loss

Question 18

In severe hypothermia, place the individual in a prewarmed sleeping bag alone.

Question 19

____ warts are small, hard growths that occur on the bottom of the foot.

A) Toe
B) Plantar
C) Turf
D) Tarsal

Question 20

The female athlete triad was first recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine in 1972.

Question 21

____________________ is a hormone needed to make cells absorb sugar from the blood, where it is converted into the energy used in daily life.

Question 22

Match each statement with the correct item below:
frostnip

A)condition in which blood vessels, muscles, tendons, nerves, and bone may be frozen
B)condition in which the skin turns very white and soft
C)fungal infections found in the groin
D)characterized by pain, swelling, redness, itching, and a weal surrounding the wound
E)occurring within a few minutes of a sting

Question 23

Match each statement with the correct item below:
tinea cruris

A)condition in which blood vessels, muscles, tendons, nerves, and bone may be frozen
B)condition in which the skin turns very white and soft
C)fungal infections found in the groin
D)characterized by pain, swelling, redness, itching, and a weal surrounding the wound
E)occurring within a few minutes of a sting

Question 24

Match each statement with the correct item below:
deep frostbite

A)condition in which blood vessels, muscles, tendons, nerves, and bone may be frozen
B)condition in which the skin turns very white and soft
C)fungal infections found in the groin
D)characterized by pain, swelling, redness, itching, and a weal surrounding the wound
E)occurring within a few minutes of a sting

Question 25

Match each statement with the correct item below:
convection

A)the condition of near-total body collapse
B)the process by which heat is transferred by infrared rays
C)the process by which heat escapes to circulating air currents
D)the process by which body temperature is maintained
E)occurs when perspiration evaporates from the skin and moisture is exhaled from the lungs

Question 26

The most severe heat-related condition is ____________________.

Question 27

Diabetic ____________________ occurs when there is too much sugar and too little insulin in the blood; in this state, the body cells do not get enough nourishment.

Question 28

Match each statement with the correct item below:
radiation

A)the condition of near-total body collapse
B)the process by which heat is transferred by infrared rays
C)the process by which heat escapes to circulating air currents
D)the process by which body temperature is maintained
E)occurs when perspiration evaporates from the skin and moisture is exhaled from the lungs

Question 29

Athletes who spend a considerable amount of time practicing and competing outdoors are at risk of overexposure to ____________________ (UV) light, which can lead to skin cancer and premature aging.

Question 30

Match each statement with the correct item below:
evaporation

A)the condition of near-total body collapse
B)the process by which heat is transferred by infrared rays
C)the process by which heat escapes to circulating air currents
D)the process by which body temperature is maintained
E)occurs when perspiration evaporates from the skin and moisture is exhaled from the lungs

Question 31

Heat stress occurs when the human body cannot maintain ____________________ (internal equilibrium).

Question 32

Match each statement with the correct item below:
heat exhaustion

A)the condition of near-total body collapse
B)the process by which heat is transferred by infrared rays
C)the process by which heat escapes to circulating air currents
D)the process by which body temperature is maintained
E)occurs when perspiration evaporates from the skin and moisture is exhaled from the lungs

Question 33

Match each statement with the correct item below:
systemic reaction

A)condition in which blood vessels, muscles, tendons, nerves, and bone may be frozen
B)condition in which the skin turns very white and soft
C)fungal infections found in the groin
D)characterized by pain, swelling, redness, itching, and a weal surrounding the wound
E)occurring within a few minutes of a sting

Question 34

Loss of menstrual periods (____________________) may signal a change in the body's intricate and complicated hormone system.

Question 35

Match each statement with the correct item below:
thermoregulation

A)the condition of near-total body collapse
B)the process by which heat is transferred by infrared rays
C)the process by which heat escapes to circulating air currents
D)the process by which body temperature is maintained
E)occurs when perspiration evaporates from the skin and moisture is exhaled from the lungs

Question 36

____________________ by injection is the only effective immediate treatment for systemic reactions.

Question 37

Match each statement with the correct item below:
local reaction

A)condition in which blood vessels, muscles, tendons, nerves, and bone may be frozen
B)condition in which the skin turns very white and soft
C)fungal infections found in the groin
D)characterized by pain, swelling, redness, itching, and a weal surrounding the wound
E)occurring within a few minutes of a sting

Question 38

Acne ____________________ is a form of acne, often seen in athletes, that results from heat, pressure, occlusion, and friction.

Question 39

____________________ occurs when skin tissue and blood vessels are damaged from exposure to temperatures below 32°F.

Question 40

Generalized ____________________ seizures, also called grand mal seizures, are characterized by a sudden cry, falling, and rigidity, followed by muscle jerks, shallow breathing or temporarily suspended breathing, bluish skin, and possible loss of bladder or bowel control.