Chapter 23: Sports Participation Evaluation

Chapter 23: Sports Participation Evaluation

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The goals of preparticipation sports evaluation include:

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.

 

 

ANS:  C

The ultimate goal of preparticipation physical evaluation is to ensure safe participation in an appropriate sports activity.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   p. 581

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

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

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.

 

 

ANS:  D

At the checkout station, data collected during the evaluation are reviewed and necessary follow-up actions are shared with the athlete and/or parents. In addition, the written report is distributed.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis)                              REF:   p. 581

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

3. 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?

a.	Cervical spine radiography
b.	Visual acuity
c.	Mini-Mental State Examination
d.	Nerve conduction studies

 

 

ANS:  A

This girl is experiencing symptoms of atlantoaxial joint instability and should therefore have cervical spine radiography with neurologic consultation before beginning sports activities.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)                           REF:   p. 582

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

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

a.	performing push-ups.
b.	duck walking.
c.	twisting at the waist.
d.	crossing the arms over the chest.

 

 

ANS:  B

Duck walking for four steps assesses hip, knee, and ankle range of motion, strength, and balance.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   p. 587

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

5. 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:

a.	sleep patterns.
b.	salt intake.
c.	aerobic workouts.
d.	menstrual cycles.

 

 

ANS:  D

The lean body encourages a hypoestrogenic state that can lead to menstrual dysfunction and osteopenia or osteoporosis. This state increases the risk of stress fractures. The patient should be questioned about amenorrhea.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis)                              REF:   p. 593

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Health Promotion and Maintenance