Chapter 2 & 3
A recent study of salaries for high school athletic trainers nationally found the range salary to be approximately:
$44k-$53k
Which on of the following is alogical reason for the increase in sports-related lawsuits?
All of the above
Which one of the following list of services is not available to the typical professional athlete?
All of the above are available to the typical professional
Which of the following is incorrect regarding BOC-certified athletic trainers?
All of the above are correct statements
According to the ACSM, the team physician should provide all but which one of the following?
All of the above are duties that should be provided by the team physician
Based on the latest BOC role delineation study, certified athletic trainers provide all but which of the following services in a wide array of professional settings?
All of these are included in the education of a BOC-certified athletic trainer
Which of the following would not constitute negligence on the part of the coach?
All of these can constitute negligence
Which of the following might be named as a defendant in a school sports-related tort claim?
All of these could be named
When the plaintiff assumes responsibility for injury, or in other words, he or she agrees to participate when there is a chance of suffering an injury, the athlete's actions fall under which of the following legal tenets?
Assumption of risk
Which of the following terms denotes the concept that the plaintiff is found in part or totally to be responsible for the injury?
Contributory negligence
Which of the following is a recommended way to avoid a sports injury lawsuit?
Create an emergency action plan
According to the text, failure to warn has never been found to be a negligent action on the part of a coach
False
Acting in an improper way is a form of negligence known as an act of omission
False
BOC-certified athletic trainers receive comprehensive education in a variety of areas with the exception of rehabilitation of injuries
False
From a legal standpoint, coaches employed by governmental agencies enjoy total immunity from lawsuits because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity
False
Historically the practice of athletic training was confined to the public school setting with a specific focus on boys' basketball
False
In case of lawsuit, it is best to resist the temptation to write a detailed description of all events leading up to and immediately following the injury because this information is of little value
False
Sports medicine is a field that uses a holistic, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach to health care for those engaged in sporting or recreational activity.
False
Team physicians report the major reason they get involved with sports is for the money.
False
The doctrine of "comparative negligence" allows for the plaintiff to be found either partially or totally responsible for the injury
False
There has been little growth in the number of sports medicine clinics nationwide in recent years.
False
Volunteer coaches need not worry about securing a contract for their services
False
When a coach disagrees with medical personnel on the injury status of his athlete it is appropriate to circumvent the recommendations of medical personnel and return an injured athlete to participation.
False
With few exceptions, the health care of professional and college athletes was traditionally the domain of the family practice physician
False
It is generally acknowledged that more sports medicine services in the future will be provided by which one of the following?
Primary care physicians
Research conducted by Rogers (1985) found that many team physicians reported they became involved with sports because of which on of the following?
Strong personal interest
Which one of the following is the most cost-effective way to employ a BOC athletic trainer in a school?
Teacher/athletic trainer combination
To cause harm to someone, other than breach of contract, in legal terminology constitutes which one of the following?
Tort
A comprehensive suggested protocol for a pre participation physical evaluation (PPE) can be obtained by contacting the American Academy of Family Physicians
True
Attending periodic in-service training on the topic of the care and prevention of athletic injuries may protect coaches from lawsuits
True
BOC-certified athletic trainers are now recognized as allied health professionals by the AMA
True
Coaches and school administrators do have a duty to provide appropriate emergency care and, as a result, do not enjoy immunity from tort claims under the tenets of Good Samaritan laws.
True
Effective delivery of healthcare and sports medicine services to participants in sports and other physical activities is best achieved through a comprehensive team approach
True
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
True
In the event of a lawsuit, the defendant is advised not to speak to any member of the media or any other party(s) without the advice of an attorney
True
Licensure is considered the "gold standard" for professional regulation, and as to date, 39 states require athletic trainers to be licensed in order to practice.
True
School administrators sometimes believe they cannot afford to hire a BOC-certified athletic trainer.
True
Sports medicine fellowships lasting 1 to 2 years are now available that can lead to an additional credential, the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.
True
The BOC certification examination is administered online.
True
The acronym CAATE stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
True
The field of sports medicine has grown in recent years to include professionals such as chiropractors, cardiologists, physical therapists, sports psychologist, as well as others
True
The legal tenet known commonly as an "act of God" holds that an injury occurred as a result of factors beyond the control of the defendant
True
The moist cost-effective approach for a public school to employ an athletic trainer appears to be by hiring an athletic trainer who also teachers within the school.
True
To become a BOC-certified athletic trainer, one must complete both academic and clinical requirements and successfully pass the certification examination.
True
Tort claim generally ask the court for monetary reward for damages
True
Unethical behavior by a coach will in all probability be considered as negligence by a court of law
True
The athletic health care team's role in medical management of athletes includes:
providing proper documentation and medical record keeping
