Sports Injuries MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | 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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