Question

1. A pectoral muscle strain could be caused by

a. using incorrect weightlifting technique

b. swinging a racket with the arm only

c. throwing sidearm

d. all of the above

e. b and c

2. A sprinter lunges for the finish line, falls on her hands and knees, and gets up holding her forearm. She complains of pain in her wrist, which is swollen. You should do which of the following?

a. Splint the forearm and hand without repositioning them.

b. Splint the forearm and hand after realigning them.

c. Apply a sling if tolerated.

d. a and c

e. b and c

3. A volleyball player has repeatedly landed on her elbow while practicing digs. The elbow is swollen and feels warm. She is likely suffering from what?

a. elbow fracture

b. ulnar nerve contusion

c. elbow bursitis

d. elbow contusion

e. elbow sprain

4. A biceps strain can cause pain when the elbow is straight and the upper arm is stretched backward.

a. true

b. false

5. You suspect that a wrestler has a Grade II SC joint sprain. He is breathing normally, yet the clavicle is displaced backward. First, you should

a. secure the arm to the body with an elastic wrap

b. apply ice, and send to a physician if shock does not occur

c. monitor and treat for shock as needed

d. send for emergency medical assistance

e. have the athlete lie flat

6. A base runner is hit on the side of the midback by a hard throw and complains of pain in the ribs. Which of the following symptoms and signs indicate that the injury may be either a contusion or a fracture?

a. swelling

b. tenderness

c. pain with coughing

d. pain with laughing

e. all of the above

7. A tennis player with tennis elbow can return to play if she has only slight elbow pain.

a. true

b. false

8. After a previously dislocated finger has healed, it may still need protective taping.

a. true

b. false

Answer 1

1,d, All of the above
The pectoralis muscle is a major muscle situated in the upper chest from shoulder to breast bone. when overuse by lifting something heavy, do repetitive motion like playing tennis, rowing, and golf, gymnastics can cause chronic strain.
2, d, a and c
When there is swelling there may be a fracture. we should not realign them. we have to put splint and apply sling to reduce the swelling and further injury
3, c, elbow bursitis
When there is har blow to the tip of the elbow results bursa to produce excess fluid and swell
4, b, false
The pain will be sharper when lifting something, bend and straighten the elbow or twist the lower part of the arm.
5, b, Apply ice and send to a physician if shock does not occur
Grade I or II sprain injured shoulder treated with rest, ice and NSAID drugs to relieve pain and swelling
6, e, all of the above
contusion in the rib bones and mild fracture may cause pain, tenderness, and swelling
7, b, false
Tennis elbow is a common injury usually heal with minor treatment, proper rest with adequate time.
8, a,true
Protective taping can be will be applied for 2 weeks postoperatively once the soft tissue is healed. To avoid stress productive taping will be applied for 6 to 8 weeks. protective taping can be used for the rest of the season during play.