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25. Sports Participation Evaluation -formerly Chapter 24
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25. Sports Participation Evaluation -formerly Chapter 24
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Chapter 25: Sports Participation EvaluationMULTIPLE 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)
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)
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)
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:
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, 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)
OBJ: Nursing process—assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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