Risk Reduction and Prevention Flashcards
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Which nutritional strategy is most effective for preventing exertional hyponatremia during endurance events?
Answer: Drinking to thirst and including sodium intake during prolonged exercise
Drinking to thirst (ad libitum) and including sodium intake during prolonged exercise is the recommended strategy to prevent exertional hyponatremia while maintaining adequate hydration.
Which factor is most important in determining whether a lightning policy should suspend outdoor athletic activities?
Answer: Thunder heard after lightning (flash-to-bang count of 30 seconds or less)
The 30-30 rule is the standard lightning safety protocol: suspend activities when the flash-to-bang count is 30 seconds or less (indicating lightning within 6 miles). Activities should not resume until 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder.
An athletic trainer is developing a concussion prevention program. Which intervention has shown the most promise in reducing concussion risk in contact sports?
Answer: Implementing rule changes to limit head contact
Rule changes that limit head contact (such as targeting penalties in football, heading restrictions in youth soccer, and body-checking age limits in hockey) have shown the most significant reductions in concussion rates at the population level.
Which method of hydration assessment provides the most practical day-to-day monitoring of athlete hydration status?
Answer: Urine specific gravity measurement
Urine specific gravity (USG) is the most practical and validated field method for day-to-day hydration monitoring. It requires only a refractometer, is non-invasive, and provides immediate results. A USG above 1.020 suggests dehydration.
What is the primary purpose of a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) in an athletic population?
Answer: To identify movement asymmetries and limitations that may increase injury risk
The FMS is designed to identify movement asymmetries, mobility limitations, and stability deficits that may predispose an athlete to injury. It is a screening tool, not a diagnostic or performance assessment tool.
An athletic trainer is educating athletes about sickle cell trait (SCT) and exercise. Which recommendation is most important for SCT-positive athletes?
Answer: Build up training intensity slowly, allow adequate rest during intense exercise, and stop if experiencing symptoms
SCT-positive athletes can safely participate in sports but must follow precautions: progressive buildup of intensity, adequate rest during high-intensity exercise, immediate cessation of activity if experiencing symptoms, and proper hydration.