Sports Injuries MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: September 28, 2024

Which of the following is the most common type of sports injury? a) Fractures b) Sprains and strains c) Concussions d) Dislocations Answer: b) Sprains and strains What is the primary cause of a muscle strain? a) Direct impact b) Overstretching c) Lack of hydration d) Poor nutrition Answer: b) Overstretching Which of the following is commonly used to treat sports injuries in the acute phase? a) Surgery b) Heat therapy c) RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) d) Massage therapy Answer: c) RICE method Which type of injury involves the tearing of ligaments? a) Strain b) Sprain c) Fracture d) Dislocation Answer: b) Sprain An athlete experiences a sharp pain in the back of the thigh while running. Which injury is most likely? a) Hamstring strain b) Achilles tendon rupture c) Shin splints d) Groin strain Answer: a) Hamstring strain What is the most common location for stress fractures in runners? a) Hip b) Tibia c) Ankle d) Pelvis Answer: b) Tibia Concussions are most commonly caused by: a) Overuse injuries b) Direct impact to the head c) Muscle fatigue d) Dehydration Answer: b) Direct impact to the head A dislocation occurs when: a) A bone is broken b) A muscle is overstretched c) A bone is forced out of its normal position d) A tendon is torn Answer: c) A bone is forced out of its normal position Which of the following injuries involves inflammation of the tendons? a) Tendinitis b) Bursitis c) Sprain d) Strain Answer: a) Tendinitis A common symptom of a torn ligament is: a) Numbness b) Joint instability c) Muscle weakness d) Loss of sensation Answer: b) Joint instability Which part of the body is most prone to an ACL injury? a) Shoulder b) Knee c) Hip d) Elbow Answer: b) Knee Which type of injury is caused by repetitive motion over time? a) Acute injury b) Chronic injury c) Fracture d) Concussion Answer: b) Chronic injury Which injury is characterized by pain along the shin bone? a) Shin splints b) Stress fracture c) Tendinitis d) Achilles tear Answer: a) Shin splints The Achilles tendon is located in which part of the body? a) Arm b) Ankle c) Shoulder d) Knee Answer: b) Ankle What is a key symptom of a rotator cuff injury? a) Swelling in the knee b) Shoulder pain and weakness c) Loss of flexibility in the ankle d) Numbness in the fingers Answer: b) Shoulder pain and weakness A groin strain typically affects which muscles? a) Hamstring muscles b) Adductor muscles c) Quadriceps muscles d) Calf muscles Answer: b) Adductor muscles Which injury is often referred to as “runner’s knee”? a) Patellofemoral pain syndrome b) Meniscal tear c) ACL tear d) IT band syndrome Answer: a) Patellofemoral pain syndrome Which condition involves the inflammation of fluid-filled sacs in the joints? a) Tendinitis b) Bursitis c) Sprain d) Fracture Answer: b) Bursitis What is the most common cause of tennis elbow? a) Direct trauma b) Repetitive wrist and arm motions c) Falling on an outstretched hand d) Lack of flexibility Answer: b) Repetitive wrist and arm motions An Achilles tendon rupture often occurs during which activity? a) Walking b) Jumping or sprinting c) Swimming d) Cycling Answer: b) Jumping or sprinting Which of the following is a common overuse injury in swimmers? a) Groin strain b) Tennis elbow c) Swimmer’s shoulder d) ACL tear Answer: c) Swimmer’s shoulder Which treatment is often recommended for a mild ankle sprain? a) Surgery b) RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) c) Corticosteroid injections d) Continuous exercise Answer: b) RICE method What type of injury is characterized by the overstretching or tearing of muscles? a) Sprain b) Strain c) Fracture d) Dislocation Answer: b) Strain What is a common long-term complication of repeated ankle sprains? a) Chronic instability b) Increased strength c) Tendinitis d) Bursitis Answer: a) Chronic instability Which sports injury is most commonly caused by a sudden stop or change in direction? a) ACL tear b) Hamstring strain c) Groin strain d) Patellar dislocation Answer: a) ACL tear Which type of fracture is more common in contact sports like football? a) Stress fracture b) Compound fracture c) Hairline fracture d) Greenstick fracture Answer: b) Compound fracture What is the main function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)? a) Stabilize the knee during movement b) Protect the ankle joint c) Support the shoulder joint d) Flex the hip muscles Answer: a) Stabilize the knee during movement Which type of injury is commonly associated with overuse and repetitive overhead motion? a) Tennis elbow b) Rotator cuff injury c) ACL tear d) Stress fracture Answer: b) Rotator cuff injury Which injury is often caused by landing awkwardly from a jump? a) Hamstring strain b) Achilles tendon rupture c) ACL tear d) Shin splints Answer: c) ACL tear Which injury occurs when a bone is broken into two or more pieces? a) Compound fracture b) Stress fracture c) Simple fracture d) Greenstick fracture Answer: a) Compound fracture Which type of injury involves the inflammation of the fascia in the sole of the foot? a) Achilles tendinitis b) Plantar fasciitis c) Stress fracture d) Shin splints Answer: b) Plantar fasciitis What is the most common cause of shoulder dislocation in sports? a) Repeated lifting of heavy weights b) A fall or blow to the shoulder c) Lack of flexibility d) Overtraining Answer: b) A fall or blow to the shoulder Which of the following is a symptom of a stress fracture? a) Swelling and redness b) A sudden “pop” sound c) Persistent pain that worsens with activity d) Complete loss of motion Answer: c) Persistent pain that worsens with activity What is the initial treatment for a dislocated shoulder? a) Immobilization and reduction b) Physical therapy c) Surgery d) Heat application Answer: a) Immobilization and reduction Which injury is commonly known as “jumper’s knee”? a) Achilles tendinitis b) Patellar tendinitis c) ACL tear d) Groin strain Answer: b) Patellar tendinitis Which injury occurs when the patella slips out of its normal position? a) ACL tear b) Patellar dislocation c) Meniscal tear d) Groin strain Answer: b) Patellar dislocation What is the most common cause of IT band syndrome in athletes? a) Direct trauma b) Overuse and repetitive bending of the knee c) Sudden twisting motion d) High-impact collision Answer: b) Overuse and repetitive bending of the knee Which type of sports injury involves inflammation of the bursa? a) Tendinitis b) Bursitis c) Sprain d) Strain Answer: b) Bursitis Which condition is often caused by improper footwear during running? a) Achilles rupture b) Shin splints c) ACL tear d) Tennis elbow Answer: b) Shin splints What is the primary treatment for a mild groin strain? a) Surgery b) RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) c) Immobilization d) Corticosteroid injection Answer: b) RICE method Which sports injury involves the overstretching of the quadriceps muscle? a) Hamstring strain b) Groin strain c) Quadriceps strain d) Rotator cuff injury Answer: c) Quadriceps strain Which injury is caused by repetitive jumping or running? a) Stress fracture b) Shin splints c) ACL tear d) Tennis elbow Answer: b) Shin splints What is a common treatment for a stress fracture? a) Surgery b) Rest and activity modification c) Heat therapy d) Massage therapy Answer: b) Rest and activity modification Which injury is most often associated with downhill running? a) Groin strain b) Patellofemoral pain syndrome c) Achilles rupture d) Tennis elbow Answer: b) Patellofemoral pain syndrome Which injury is commonly treated with corticosteroid injections? a) Tendinitis b) Fracture c) Sprain d) Concussion Answer: a) Tendinitis  

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