AT 600-CH 1-Athletic trainer as a health care provider

T or F It is the team physician's responsibility to determine an athlete's health status using a physical examination

True

T or F One of the duties of a team physician is to serve as an advisor to the athletic trainer, coach, and athlete.

True

T or F The focus of the fitness professional is to improve an athlete's level of performance.

True

T or F The team physician must have authority in determining the status of an individual who wishes to participate in the athletic program.

True

T or F The coach is directly responsible for preventing injuries through the application of conditioning programs.

True

T or F The American College of Sports Medicine is the national organization that sets standards for the certification of athletic trainers.

False

T or F The team physician works primarily under the supervision of the athletic trainer; who is ultimately responsible for directing the total health care of the athlete.

False

Which of the following organizations does NOT offer certifications for personal fitness trainers? A) ACSM B) BOC C) ACE D) NASM

B) BOC

In the absence of a certified athletic trainer a coach must be able to do all of the following except: A) Inspect and Maintain equipment B) Render first aid C) Diagnose injuries D) Perform CPR

C) Diagnose injuries

The athletic trainer is most directly responsible for all phases of health care in an athletic environment except: A) Prevention of athletic injuries B) First aid and injury management C) Medical diagnoses of athletic injuries D) Implementation of prescribed rehabilitation

C) Medical diagnoses of athletic injuries

Athletic training is: A) A specialization in sports medicine B) A major link between sports programs and the medical community C) Concerned with prevention and treatment of athletic injuries D) All of the above

D) All of the above

Which of the following statements best fits the team physician? A) Is the direct medical resource for coaches to understand the physical demands of the various sports B) Needs to work completely independent of the coach and athletic trainer C) Needs to focus the physical exam only on the heart, lungs, and blood pressure; these will give the information needed D) Is the final authority in determining when an injured athlete can return to practice and competition

D) Is the final authority in determining when an injured athlete can return to practice and competition

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the coach as part of the Sports Medicine Team? A) ufficiently warn all players of the inherent risks of participation B) Ensure that the playing area is safe C) Ensure that personal protective equipment is safe and fitted properly D) Make decisions on returning athletes to practice and competition following an injury

D) Make decisions on returning athletes to practice and competition following an injury

Of the professionals listed below, who has the ultimate responsibility for the total health care of the student-athlete? A) School nurse B) Coach C) Athletic trainer D) Physician

D) Physician

Which of the following individuals assists athletes with coping mechanisms following an injury? A) Sport Physiologist B) Sport Psychiatrist C) Sport Podiatrist D) Sport Psychologist

D) Sport Psychologist

Which of the following definitions best describes the field of "sports medicine"?

Different specialized areas related to performance and injury

T or F Personal fitness trainers have to be certified in order to work with clients in a health club setting.

False

T or F It is not important for a coach to further his/her knowledge of the sport

False

T or F Once an athlete returns to the weight room with the strength and conditioning coach following an injury, the athletic trainer does not have any responsibilities for this athlete's training regimen.

False

T or F Prevention of injury is a minor goal of athletic training.

False