Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   hockey.
B)   roller skating.
C)   riflery.
D)   skateboarding.

Question 2

The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation include:

Accepted Answer

A)   screening for steroid use or abuse.
B)   determining the best fit for positions in each sport.
C)   determining the risk of injury or death during sports participation.
D)   securing a legal contract before recommending limiting participation.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   To allow completion of therapy for identified problems
B)   Because routine health maintenance needs to be addressed
C)   Because it should be 6 weeks prior to the planned sports event
D)   To allow completion of follow-up testing

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

A)   sleep patterns.
B)   salt intake.
C)   aerobic workouts.
D)   menstrual cycles. D

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle contraction.
B)   flexibility.
C)   symmetry.
D)   balance. C

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   archery.
B)   swimming.
C)   weight lifting.
D)   badminton. D

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cervical spine radiography
B)   Visual acuity
C)   Mini-Mental State Examination
D)   Nerve conduction studies

Question 8

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:

Accepted Answer

A)   consult a cardiologist as soon as possible.
B)   have a stress test before completion of the form.
C)   participate in low-static, high-dynamic sports.
D)   limit contact sports and have an echocardiogram.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   performing push-ups.
B)   duck walking.
C)   twisting at the waist.
D)   crossing the arms over the chest.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   all completed forms are distributed.
B)   parental signatures are obtained.
C)   the relevant history is obtained.
D)   the coordination of follow-ups is reviewed.

Question 11

Which medical condition would exclude a person from sports participation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asthma
B)   Fever
C)   Controlled seizures
D)   HIV-positive status

Exam 24: Sports Participation Evaluation

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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The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation include:

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

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

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

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Which medical condition would exclude a person from sports participation?

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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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The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation include:

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

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

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

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Which medical condition would exclude a person from sports participation?

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