Unit 12: Upper Body Musculoskeletal Injuries
5. You suspect that a wrestler has a Grade II SC joint sprain. He is breathing normally, yet the device 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. An athlete suffers an ulnar nerve contusion but does not go into shock. Appropriate first aid for this injury includes
a. applying ice to the inside of the elbow b. applying an elastic wrap c. padding the area d. immediately calling a physician e none of the above
7. The likelihood of a trapezius strain can be reduced by stretching the pectoral muscles.
a. true b. false
8. A tennis player with tennis elbow can return to play if she has only slight elbow pain.
a. true b. false
ANSWERS
5. e. Have the athlet lie flat to get adequate rest.
6. a. Application of ice to the inside of elbow to reduce swelling and pain.
7.a. True. Stretching of pectoral muscles can reduce strain of trapezius muscle.
8. b. False. If the player with tennis elbow start to play due to only less pain on elbow
which result in further increase in inflammation of lateral epicondyle of elbow so
adequate rest and treatment needed to cure this condition.