HEAD AND CERVICAL SPINE

Questions

 

1. Sudden death can occur in athletes if the damage is both severe enough and at a high enough level in the spinal column (above C5) to affect the ability to transmit respiratory or circulatory control from the brain up to:

 

A. 0 to 12 hours post-injury

B. 12 to 24 hours post-injury

C. 24 to 72 hours post-injury

D. 48 to 72 hours post-injury

 

 

2. During palpation of a suspected fractured jaw, the athlete complains of diminished general sensations along the mandible. What cranial nerve may be affected/damaged?

 

A. CN V

B. CN VII

C. CN IX

D. CN X

E. CN XII

 

3. An antagonist of cervical extension is:

 

A. Longus Capitis

B. Splenius Cervicis

C. Splenius Capitis 

D. Semispinalis Capitis

 

4. Methods for cervical goniometery include:

 

A. Goniometer

B. Tape measure

C. Inclinometer

D. Crom Device

E. All of the above

 

5. The athletic trainer suspects that the athlete has a concussion. Which of the following guidelines should be included in the follow-up care instructions given to the athlete and the reasonable adult who is accompanying the athlete home?

Choose all that apply

 

A. Awaken the athlete every hour.

B. Encourage the athlete to eat a high-protein diet

C. Encourage the athlete to perform activities of daily living

D. Monitor the athlete’s vital signs every hour

E. Recommend the athlete avoid alcoholic beverages

F. Recommend the athlete take ibuprofen as needed.

G. Recommend the athlete take acetaminophen as needed.

 

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