Exam 1 Study Questions:
1. Which is a more durable virus? HBV or HIV?
2. List two ways an athlete or coach can prevent exposure to a blood-borne
pathogen.
3. Why would someone say that is actually “difficult” to catch a disease?
4. What is MRSA? Why is it a concern?
5. What factors strongly influence the effectiveness of sweat evaporation?
6. Explain the common methods for heat transfer (gain or loss).
7. How does cell metabolism affect inflammation?
8. What signs and symptoms would be present in a person suffering from heat
exhaustion?
9. How would you care for someone who has heat exhaustion?
10. What signs and symptoms are present in heat stroke?
11. How would you care for someone who has heat stroke?
12. How does the body lose heat in cold weather?
13. What are the guidelines that need to be followed when lightning is near?
14. Explain the difference between acute and chronic as it relates to injuries.
15. What types of tissues are high in collagen? How does this affect their ability
to be treated by modalities?
16. How is depth of penetration determined for ultrasound, e-stim, heat and cold?
17. Explain the gate control theory of pain control.
18. What are the different fiber types that carry stimulation to the brain?
19. How does ultrasound form waves? What type of medium is necessary for
transport of ultrasound waves into the body?
20. Consider common injuries, their size and location and decide which
modalities might be accurate treatment; also considering whether the injury is
acute or chronic.
21. Be sure to be able to define the terms from the terminology section.
22. What is the difference between a hematoma and a contusion?
23. Describe the positive and negative effects of various hot/cold treatments and
be aware of the appropriate temperatures and indications/contra-indications of
each.
