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A Wellness Way of Life, 5/e

Gwen Robbins, Ball State University
Debbie Powers, Ball State University
Sharon Burgess, Ball State University

Preventing Common Injuries and Caring for the Lower Back

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	The majority of the injuries in aerobic exercise programs are due to
		A)	increasing heart rate intensity
		B)	biomechanical problems
		C)	overuse
		D)	improper footwear
		E)	exercising in temperature/weather extremes


2	The solution for reducing muscular imbalances is to _______________ tight muscles and _______________ weak ones.
		A)	strengthen, stretch
		B)	rest, exercise
		C)	exercise, rest
		D)	stretch, strengthen
		E)	shorten, tighten


3	To avoid overuse injuries, increase the duration of your workout no more than __________ percent weekly.
		A)	10
		B)	20
		C)	25
		D)	30
		E)	40


4	It is recommended that you replace regularly-used exercise shoes every _______________ months.
		A)	three
		B)	six
		C)	eight
		D)	ten
		E)	twelve


5	According to P.R.I.C.E., the injured body part should be rested
		A)	12-24 hours
		B)	12-48 hours
		C)	24-48 hours
		D)	24-72 hours
		E)	1 week


6	Muscle cramps may be treated by
		A)	increasing salt intake
		B)	ice and compression
		C)	alternating heat with ice
		D)	increasing fluid intake and gentle stretching
		E)	limiting fluid intake


7	A sprain is a partial or complete tear of a _______________.
		A)	ligament
		B)	tendon
		C)	fascia
		D)	muscle
		E)	orthotic


8	One way to prevent shin splints would be to strengthen the
		A)	calf muscle
		B)	anterior tibialis muscle
		C)	quadriceps muscle
		D)	hamstring muscle
		E)	None of the above will help prevent shin splints.


9	A primary cause of chronic low back pain
		A)	is sleeping on a firm mattress
		B)	are weak back muscles
		C)	are weak abdominal muscles
		D)	is poor posture
		E)	is doing too many abdominal curls


10	The best sleeping position for maintaining a healthy back is
		A)	lying flat on the stomach
		B)	lying flat on the back
		C)	lying on the back with head and shoulders propped up
		D)	lying on the back with feet elevated
		E)	the fetal position


11	Heat should be applied immediately after an injury.
		A)	true
		B)	false


12	The three steps to getting back into action after an injury are: heat; build strength; and resume former activity level.
		A)	true
		B)	false


13	There is no real prevention for mild muscle soreness.
		A)	true
		B)	false


14	It is natural for the foot to pronate slightly upon contact with the ground.
		A)	true
		B)	false


15	For an injury, ice should be applied to the area for 5 minutes.
		A)	true
		B)	false

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