SMD 513 Exam 1

The signs and symptoms of a subdural hematoma always occur more rapidly than an epidural hematoma.

When an individual has no Sx during ADLs 1 wk after a concussion and a normal baseline, what is the next step in RTP?

What possible signs could an individual with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) present with?

Which of the following is caused by a bacterial infection of the external auditory canal?

An athlete got hit and presented with eye pain, visual disturbances, diplopia, and difficutly eye tracking looking up.

An athlete 2 wks following an injury shows significant motor and mild sensory deficits. What grade of "burner" is this?

According to the NATA's 2020 consensus recommendation, what is the best method of transfer for patients (supine)?

When comparing CI and C2 vertebrae with C3 and C4 vertebrae, what is the primary significance of C1 and C2?

Blood pooling in front of the iris is an indicator of which pathology?

What is the sensation assessment of the Radial nerve?

What statistical measure is used to help you rule out a potential diagnosis?

Which of the following should not be done when managing a nose bleed?

The term spinal motion restriction implies:

The name of the brachial plexus cord which is derived from the upper trunk is the

A patient is lying motionless on the ground with the elbows, wrists, and fingers in flexion. What is this position?

Loss of consciousness is an indicator of a severe concussion.

Two commonly used tests in the cognitive category are serial 7s and naming the months in reverse order.

It is important to wake a patient during the night following a concussive event.

When you assess dermatomes and myotomes you are testing:

A wrestler reveals he sustained a blow to the head 3 wks ago, he previously had a concussions. He reports concussion sx.

What statistical measure provides a rate of true negatives amoung individuals who do NOT have the condition?

Of the three meninges, the outermost consisting of dense, fibrous, inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and cord is?

Identify the nerve root: Athlete has an inability to flex their elbow

What is the sensation assessment of the Ulnar nerve?

After the head is struck, the brain continues to move in the fluid and may be contused against the opposite side causing

Which condition is a progressive degererative disease of the brain and also involves the accumulation of tau protein?

Identify the nerve root: Athlete has an inability to laterally flex their head

Which test is most widely used on field for assessing concussions?

Identify the nerve root: Athlete has an inability to resist finger abduction

Chose which tests below assess memory and concentration function.

What fracture can be detected by holding on to the upper row of teeth and rocking them back and forth?

Which of the following describes the inability of an athlete to remember events after the injury has occured?

When you ask an athlete to shrug their shoulders what cranial nerve is being assessed?

What is the name of the gelatinous interior within a vertebral disc?

What is the sensation assessment of the Axillary nerve?

Which of the following is a reason why pediatric patients are more vulnerable to concussion compared to adults?

You suspect a basketball player experienced a concussion. How would you proceed with your eval?

The tongue depressor test is used to assess what injury?

What is the sensation assessment of the Musculocutaneous nerve?

What is the name of the opening where the spinal nerves come out of?

Most serious cervical injuries in football result from purposeful:

Which of the following eye pathologies is painless and results in the athlete seeing floating specks & flashes of light?

Identify what cranial nerves are being assessed if you have an athlete follow your finger and assess pupil response?

Which unique cervical vertebra is known as the axis?

All of the following are key features of a zygomatic fracture EXCEPT?

What is the sensation assessment of the Median nerve?

What should one suspect when examining an unconscious athlete who suffered a head injury?

When speaking with a parent about the administration of OTC medications for head injuries, it is important to remember:

An athlete who has a fractured maxilla would have all of the following signs/symptoms EXCEPT:

Choose which is MOST important to consider when returning an individual to play following a head injury.

Identify the nerve root: Athlete has an inability to abduct their shoulders

A subdural hematoma is more likely to occur than an epidural hematoma in athletics.

Battle sign (brusing behind ear) is a symptoms of what pathology?

A patient's eyes follow a clinicians finger while moving up-down and left-right. What test is being demonstration?

Which of the following are indications for an x-ray according to the Canadian C-spine rules?

Identify the nerve root: Athlete has an inability to flex their wrist

Your preceptor asks you to MMT deltoids and wrist extensors. What peripheral nerves would you be assessing?

What special tests are MOST appropriate when assessing an athlete who may have a herniated disc?