Written Comp Exam
When was the NATA offically formed? 1948 1953 1955 1962 1950
1950
In what year were certified athletic trainers recognized by the AMA as "allied health care professionals"? 1988 1997 1994 2000 1990
1990
When one is using ultrasound, the field of treatment should NOT be more than: 1 to 2 square inches 3 to 4 square inches 5 to 6 square inches 7 to 8 square inches
3-4 square inches
When using cryotherapy, if the temperature is 38.3 F, muscle temperatures can be reduced as deep as: 1 cm 2 cm 3 cm 4 cm
4cm
As of 2014, how many CEUs will be required every 2 years? 20 30 40 50
50
Ice water immersion is generally done at: 20º- 30º F 30º- 40º F 40º - 50º F 50º- 60º F
50º- 60º F
Which of the following professionals possesses expertise in the analysis of human motion? A physiatrist An exercise physiologist A strength and conditioning specialist A biomechanist
A biomechanist
The NATA Code of Ethics is defined as which of the following? Moral legal privleges inherent of being a member of a community Violation of commitment to privacy and protection of information of communication A set of rules by which an athletic trainer should conduct him/herself The basis of explanation for an action taken by an athletic trainer
A set of rules bu which an athletic trainer should conduct his/herself
Which of the following is considered the lowest quality of evidence? systemic reviews case studies case reports cohort studies anecdotal evidence
Anecdotal evidence
Combining evidence with clinical experiences andd expertise while paying attention to the patient's vlaues is part of what step of the EBP process? Developing an answerable clinical question Search for the best evidence Appraise the evidence Application of the best evidence Evalute the outcomes
Application of the best evidence
Determining the quality and applicability of what you find in your research is what step in the EBP process? Developing an answerable clinical question Search for the best evidence Appraise the evidence Application of the best evidence Evalute the outcomes
Appraise the evidence
Where would you go to track your CEU activity? NATA.ORG BOC.ORG BOC Central FWATA.ORG
BOC Central
What resources would you use to search exam reports and find state regulatory info? NATABOC.ORG NATA.COM BOC.ORG BOCATC.ORG
BOCATC.ORG
What is the collection of data from a single patient? meta-analysis case report abstract research review systemic review
Case report
Research that is non-experimental, meaning that there is no manipulation of any variables are: Case reports, case studies and case series Randomized controlled trial Cohort studies Anecdotal evidence Bench research
Case reports, case studies and case series
Sports medicine encompasses all of the following fields of study related to sport expect: Biomechanics Massage Therapy Sports Nutrition Sport Psychology Coaching
Coaching
Indirect heating through another medium such as air or liquid is called: Conduction Conversion Convection Radiation
Convection
Which of the following is an effect of cold at the cellular level? Vasoconstriction Decreased metabolic rate Decreased muscle spasm Decreased nerve excitability
Decreased nerve excitability
All of the following are desirable effects of heating EXCEPT: Decreasing joint stiffness Relieving muscle spasm Increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues Decreasing blood flow
Decreasing blood flow
Which of the following is not a classification of regulation utilized when allowing an athletic trainer the righgt to practice within a specific state? Certification Licensing Delegation Exemption Registration
Delegation
Which of the following is not a domain of athletic training? Immediate care Diagnosis of athletic injuries Prevention Treatment, rehabilitation and recondiditoning Organization and administratioin
Diagnosis of athletic injuries
What district is CA in? District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8
District 8
Thermal energy can be transferred by all of the following EXCEPT: Conduction Conversion Radiation Evaporation
Evapooration
Making decisions about clinical care of individual patients based on the supporting evidence in professional literature is know as: Scientific based medicine Evidenced based medicine Research based medicine Treatment based medicine
Evidence Based Medicine
The primary artery that supplies the entire lower limb is the: Anterior tibial artery Posterior tibial artery External iliac artery Internal Iliac artery
External iliac artery
All of the following are guidelines and position statements released bu the NATA except: Exertional heat illness Fluid replacement for athletes Eye safety in sports Lightening safety for athletes and recreation Asthma in athletes
Eye safety in sports
When an athlete walks into the athletic training room you notice that he/she is walking with the toe in. This could be the result of: Hip flexor contracture Femoral anteversion ITB contracture Femoral retroversion
Femoral anteversion
A modality that creates a therapeutic environment through dry heat and forced convection through a suspended airstream is: Infrared radiation Fluidotherapy Paraffin bath Microwave diathermy
Fluidotherapy
Electrical stimulation used for the purpose of retarting muscle atrophy is most effective ehrn using which of the following parameters: Frequency of 20 to 40 pps and a high-volt monophasic current Frequency of 30 to 60 pps and a low-volt monophasic current Frequency of 80 pps and a high-volt monophasic current Frequency of 30 to 60 pps and a high-frequency biphasic current
Frequency of 30-60pps and a high-frequency biphasic current
A perferred therapeutic massage for areas around joints, other areas where tissue is thin, and adhesions would be: Petrissage Tapotement Effleurage Friction
Friction
All of the following are violations of the BOC standards of practice except: practicing as an athletic trainer without a license in a state that has an athletic trainer regulation representing onself as a BOC certified athletic trainer using another individual's certification number Divulging the contents of a section of the certification exam to another certified athletic trainer or to a prospective student Functioning as a clinical athletic trainer in a sports medicine clinic within the confines of the individual state's practice act
Functioning as a clinical athletic trainer in a sports medicine clinic within the confines of the individual state's practice act
Which of the following is NOT a biphasic (alternating) wave: Galvanic Triangular Sine Square
Galvanic
On what bony structure does the iliotibial band insert? Gerdy's tubercle Lateral femoral condyle Fibular head Tibial tubercle
Gerdy's tubercle
Improper care of a thigh contusion leading to an incomplete absorption of the hematoma, which later produces formation similar to the cartilage or bone is called: Heterotrophic ossification Osteomyelitis Osteopyrexia Myositis dessicans
Heterotrophic Ossification
Which of the following is a contradiction for the use of shortwave diathermy? Hypoesthesia Fibrositis Myositis Calcific tendinitis
Hypoesthesia
When using cryokinetics: Ice is applied until numbness is felt, and then the athlete exercises for 3 to 5 minutes The athlete exercises for 3 to 5 minutes and then applies ice until the area is numb The ice is applied for 3 to 5 minutes then the athlete exercises for 3 to 5 minutes The area should be numbed after 12 minutes of exercise
Ice is applied until numbness is felt, and then the athlete exercises for 3-5 minutes
Which of the following is not a component of the PICO format when formulating a clinical question? Patient characteristics Intervention Comparison Outcome Identifying problem
Identifying problem
The process whereby ions in a solution are carried through the intact skin by an electrical current is called: Iontophoresis Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation Phonophoresis Ultrasonic transfer
Iontophoresis
The major value of a vapocoolant spray is: Its ability to reduce muscle guarding and increase range of motion Reduction in edema Increase in collagen tissue extensibility Reduction in the pain threshold
Its ability to reduce muscle guarding and increase ROM
What of the following is incorrect? John Doe, ATC John Doe is an AT John Doe is an ATC John doe is a certified athletic trainer
John Doe is an ATC
Which of the following vertebra is most likely to slip as a result of spondylolidthesis? L5 L4 L3 L2
L5
What ligament can be palpated easily by placing the knee in 90 degrees of flexion and externally rotating and abducting the hip? MCL Arcuate ligament ACL LCL
LCL
Which of the following ligaments does NOT attach to the joint capsule or meniscus and arises from one of the condyles? MCL LCL ACL PCL
LCL
An avasular necrosis of the femoral head seen in children 4-10 years of age is called: Osteopyroxymia Legg-Perthes disease Osteomyelitis dessicans Femoral epiphysitis
Legg-Perthes Disease
Which of the following types of regulation is the most restricitive in determining the practice of athletic trainers? Licensure Exemption Certification Registration
Licensure
All of the following are trye about certification and licensure with respect to atheltic trainers except: Certification is a less restrictive fprm of professional regulation than licensure Licensure does not prohibit anyone from performing the tasks of an athletic trainer under state law The BOC is recognized as the certifying board Licensure is the most restrictive form of state credentialing
Licensure does not prohibit anyone from performing the tasks of an athletic trainer under state law
Which of the following is one of the side effects of ACL surgery? Gain in hamstring strength Loss of patellar function Loss of knee extension Gain in sartorius strength
Loss of knee extension
All of the following are steps in the five-step EBP process execpt? Developing an answerable clinical question Search for the best evidence Appraise the evidence Application of the best evidence Maximizing data
Maximizing the data
Which of the following is not one of the five principles of the NATA Code of Ethics? Members shall comply with the laws andn regulations governing the practice of athletic training Members shall maintain and promote high standards in the provision of services Members may engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest if the BOC board of supervision grants prior written approval Members shall respect the rights,welfarem and diginity fo all individuals
Members may engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict on interest if the BOC board of supervision grants prior written approval
What combines statistical information, typically from randomized controlled trials, to provide an overall estimate of a treatment's effect? research review case report meta-analysis case study abstract
Meta-anaylsis
Which section of the foot is composed of the navicular, three cuneiforms and the cuboid bones? Forefoot Midfoot Rearfoot Toes
Midfoot
You find out that a ceritfied athletic trainer in your conference is selling an herbal substance to his athletes on a regular basis for personal profit. Which of the following codes is this individual violating? APTA Code of Honor NASM Code of Ethics NATA Code of Ethics ACSM Code of Medicine
NATA Code of Ethics
California has what type of regulation? Certification Licensure Exemption No Regulation
No Regulation
What source would you use to help determine the grade of evidence? PubMed Stanford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine EBSCO Google scholar
Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine
Which of the following is NOT a long-term consequence of an ACL-deficient knee? Instability Meniscal degeneration Chondral surface damage Patellofemoral pain
Patellofemoral Pain
What does PICO stand for? Patient characteristics, intervention, comparison, outcome Problem, intervention, comparison, outcome Practice characteristics, identifying problem, control group, organization of information Problem solving, interacting, control group, organization of information
Patient characteristics, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome
Which of the following is not a muscle located within the anterior compartment of the leg? Tibialis anterior Extensor hallucis longus Extensor digitorum longus Peroneus longus
Peroneus Longus
Which of the following can be associated with retrocalcaneal exostosis, also referred to as Haglund's deformity? Pes planus Pes cavus Rearfoot valgus Rearfoot varus
Pes cavus
Which ligament is also referred to as the "spring" ligament? Calcaneocuboid ligament Long plantar ligament Medial talocalcaneal ligament Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
The ankle complex is least stagble when it is in the open-packed position, which is a combination of what two motions: Plantar flexion and eversion Plantar flexion and inversion Dorsiflexion and eversion Dorsiflexion and inversion
Plantar flexion and Inversion
Athletic trainers should carry what type of insurance? Catastrophic event insurance Professional liabilty insurance Accident insurance Life insurance Primary insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
What is considered the gold standard for experimental research? Randomized controlled trial (RCT) Case studies Case reports Anecdotal evidence Cohort study
Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
A condition in which cold exposure causes vasospasm of the digital arteries is known as: Raynaud's phenomenon Cold allergy Hunting response Normal
Raynaud's phenomenon
This serves as the blueprint for your the BOC exam and recertification activities: Role Delination Study/Practice Analysis Standards of Professional Practice Code of Ethics Professional practice and discipline
Role Delination Study/Practice Analysis
Which of the following muscles does NOT form part of the pes anserine muscle group? Gracilis Semimembranosus Sartorius Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
An example of a therapeutic modality that uses the principle of radiant energy is: Paraffin bath Shortwave diathermy Hot and Cold whirlpools Electric heating pads
Shortwave diathermy
Traction is indicated for which of the following conditions? Tumors Osteoporosis Joint diseases Spinal nerve root impingement
Spinal nerve root impingement
What postural position resulting in hip extension from an anterior shift of the pelvis is called: Flatback Scoliosis Swayback Lordosis
Swayback
What collects evidence from multiple research studies through a rigorous literature seraching and critical appraisal process? research review case study case report meta-analysis systemic review
Systemic review
What is the gold standard for making clinical decisions? Systemic reviews Case studies Case reports Cohort studies anecdotal evidence
Systemic reviews
A modality that stimulates the gating mechanism and facilitates the release of endogenous opiates to reduce pain is: Shortwave diathermy Ultrasound TENS phonophoresis
TENS
What joint is better known as the Lisfranc joint? Intermetatarsal joint Tarsometatarsal joint Metatarsophalangeal joint Interphalangeal joint
Tarsometatarsal joint
All of the following are categories for completing CEUs Except? BOC approved provider Professional devleopment activities Post certified college/university credits Teaching a college course
Teaching a college course
Which of the following tests does not test for iliotibial band tightness and inflammation of the bursa overlying the lateral femoral condyle? Renne's test Nobel's test Ober's test Thomas test
Thomas Test
Who is the NATA President? Bill Chambers Marjorie Albolhm Tory Lindley Scott Sailor
Tory Lindely
EBP promotes the combined use of best evidence, patient values and preferences, clinical expertise and circumstances related to the clinical envirnoment setting: True or False
True
All of the following are recertification requirements except? Adhereence to BOC standards of professional practice Recertification fee Completing and reporting of CEUs Volunteering at a conference
Volunteering at a conference
Dosages for ultrasound are measured in: Units Volts Ohms Watts/cm2
Watts/cm2
What test can be used as a clinical evaluation tool for the presence of osteocondral defects on the knee's articular surface? Thessaly Test Wilson's test Ober's test Jerk test
Wilson's Test
What are the two main types of clinical questions? control versus experimental background and foreground measurable versus non-measurable evidence and clinical comparison and outcome
background and foreground