Treatment for Common Sports Injuries Answers

What type of medication would you be most likely to use for a mild sprain?A.hydrocortisoneB.steroidsC.OTC medicationD.opiates

Moderate injuries are generally __________.A.life-threateningB.soft tissue injuriesC.bumps and bruisesD.too serious for first aid

What is the first step of the STOP procedure for assessing acute sports injuries?A.Start treatment for the injury.B.Stop the player from further aggravating the injury.C.Speak with the player about what type of injury it is.D.Support the player during the recovery period.

It is important to immobilize an injured limb in order to __________.A.prevent it from being injured furtherB.prevent infectionsC.slow the healing processD.allow your body to overcome the shock of the injury

An acute sports injury that results in unconsciousness is not generally considered life threatening.

The "A" in ACL stands for __________. A.anteriorB.anginaC.anteroD.antegrade

Why do fractures need to be treated immediately by a medical professional? A. Bones need to be set before the healing process may begin. B. Bones need to be set immediately, before they begin to heal, or they may heal crooked. C. Unless bones are set immediately, the healing process can take years to complete. D. Unless bones are set immediately the fracture will result in abnormal bone growths. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The first step in responding to any sports injury is to __________.

A shoulder massage is one of the best treatments immediately after pulling a muscle in your shoulder.

Some injuries can only be corrected surgically.