Chapter 15 Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions


1	Ankle inversion sprains are more likely to occur than eversion sprains because:
		A)	the lateral ligaments are stronger than the medial.
		B)	the fibula extends more distally than the tibia.
		C)	excessive tightness of the Achilles tendon pulls the ankle into inversion.
		D)	the lateral compartment is stronger than the deep posterior compartment of the lower leg.


2	In the assessment of the ankle/lower leg, the history is the subjective part of the evaluation, i.e. what the athlete tells you about his/her injury. What would be an example of something that may occur during the history portion of an assessment?
		A)	ask the athlete to walk on his/her toes
		B)	look for swelling and discoloration
		C)	ask the athlete to point to where the pain is
		D)	ask the athlete to grade the pain on a scale of 1 to 10


3	Tendinitis of the peronial longus and brevis muscles may result in all of the following except:
		A)	crepitus with ankle eversion
		B)	swelling of the distal aspect of the lateral compartment
		C)	point tenderness of the dorsal aspect of the foot and ankle
		D)	pain with passive ankle inversion


4	Medial tibial stress syndrome is often due to an injury of which muscle?
		A)	posterior tibialis
		B)	anterior tibialis
		C)	flexor hallucis longus
		D)	extensor digitorum longus


5	What would be appropriate treatment for an athlete you suspect may be suffering from acute exertional compartment syndrome?
		A)	RICE
		B)	passive stretching of the gastrocnemius/soleus complex
		C)	strengthening of the muscles of the anterior compartment
		D)	ice, elevation, and refer to a doctor

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