MOCK BOC Sub-categories 2023
Mast cells release which of the following chemicals to initiate the inflammatory response? - Bradykinins - Antigens - Lysosomes - Histamine - Antibodies
Histamine
Which of the following instruments is used to visually examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane? - Ophthalmoscope - Laryngoscope - Arthroscope - Endoscope - Otoscope
Otoscope
What is a stretching exercise that consists of a "stretch and hold" position called? - Static stretch - PNF pattern - Ballistic stretch - Warm-up - B and C
Static stretch
Developing significant muscle bulk is dependent on the levels present in the body of which of the following hormones? - Epinephrine - Cortisol - Norepinephrine - Estrogen - Testosterone
Testosterone
Which of the following is an example of an overreaction to a recent injury? - Trembling - Nausea - Anxiety - Tachycardia - Inappropriate joke telling
Inappropriate joke telling
In which of the following foods is a high concentration of vitamin A found? - Liver, yogurt, milk - Red meat, oranges, tea - Nuts, cereals, fish - Liver, carrots, greens - None of the above
Liver, carrots, greens
Torts are legal wrongs committed against a person or his or her property. Such wrongs may be a direct result of __________ or __________. - Negligence, commission - Negligence, liability - Omission, commission - Omission, negligence - Commission, liability
Omission, commission
All of the following are tests for glenohumeral instability except: - Clunk test - Anterior apprehension - Anterior glide - Load and shift - Neer's test
Neer's test
Which of the following is not one of the 3 phases of the needs assessment as it is related to budget planning? - Exploration - Information gathering - Negotiation - Decision making - A and b
Negotiation
All of the following parameters should be assessed when checking the neurovascular status of an injured limb except: - Sensation - The pulse distal to the injury - Motor function - Joint range of motion - Atrophic changes
Joint range of motion
To prevent a hazardous electrical problem in the athletic training facility, __________ and __________ should never be used. - Multiple adapters, extension cords - Ground fault interrupters, 3-pronged wall outlets - Ground fault interrupters, fluorescent lights - Hanging lights, 3-pronged wall outlets - Equipment with electrical cords, equipment that conforms to National Electrical Code guidelines
Multiple adapters, extension cords
Which of the following is a manual technique in which an injured patient's muscles are actively contracted against a counterforce in a specific position? - Myofascial release - Muscle energy techniques - Joint mobilization - Strain-counterstrain - Multi-angle isokinetics
Muscle energy techniques
What is a primary indication for cervical traction? - Muscle spasm - Hemorrhage - Muscle weakness - Vertigo - None of the above
Muscle spasm
Which end feel is an abrupt, firm, springy resistance to motion? - Tissue stretch - Bony block - Capsular restriction - Muscle spasm - Scar tissue adhesions
Muscle spasm
Which of the following is not a contraindication to the use of diathermy? - Acute inflammation and joint effusion - Muscle spasm - Pregnancy - Open wounds - C and D
Muscle spasm
During ballistic stretching, the Golgi tendon organs are unable to produce a relaxing effect of the muscle because of the constant stimulation of which of the following structures? - Muscle spindles - Posterior horn of the spinal cord - The antagonist muscle - Cerebral cortex - None of the above
Muscle spindles
All of the following drugs may be used with phonophoresis during the acute phase of treatment except: - Dexamethasone - Hydrocortisone 1% - Lidocaine - Naproxen - Hydrocortisone 10%
Naproxen
During a preparticipation physical, a patient is diagnosed with myopia. What is this patient's problem? - Double vision - Farsightedness - Blindness in one eye - Nearsightedness - None of the above
Nearsightedness
With the patient sitting, the scapula stabilized, and the shoulder maximally flexed, the patient complains of pain and appears apprehensive. This is a positive __________ test. - Yergason's - Speed's - Neer's - Compression - Hawkins-Kennedy
Neer's
A positive Thompson's sign is indicative of what problem? - Tight hip flexor - Tight iliotibial band - Ruptured anterior tibialis tendon - Ruptured posterior tibialis tendon - Ruptured Achilles tendon
Ruptured Achilles tendon
___________ is a type of electrotherapy used to re-educate muscle. - Interferential - Russian - Iontophoresis - Premodulated - Low intensity
Russian
The label on a dietary supplement must contain all the following elements except: - Name and location of the manufacturer - Distributor - A complete list of ingredients - The contents of the product - The date of initial packaging
The date of initial packaging
While training in a high-altitude climate (eg, 9000 to 10,000 feet), a rock climber experiences acute dyspnea, cough, headache, and weakness. What is the probable cause of these symptoms? - Asthma - Pleurisy - Bronchitis - Pulmonary edema - Pneumonia
Pulmonary edema
A patient comes to the athletic training facility with what appears to be a tick embedded in his lower leg. The athletic trainer should instruct the patient not to do which of the following? - Keep the area clean and free of other debris - Pull the tick off with tweezers - Cover the tick with mineral oil - Put fingernail polish remover onto the tick's body - All of the above
Pull the tick off with tweezers
How much calcium should a female athlete who shows signs of low bone mass consume a day? - 500 to 700 mg - 750 mg - 1000 mg - 1500 mg - 1200 mg
1500 mg
An "operational plan" is a plan that defines organizational activities in the short-term and should be no longer than which of the following? - 10 years - 15 years - 25 years - 7 years - 2 years
2 years
A loss of water equaling what percent of body weight will begin to threaten athletic performance? - 10% to 20% - 0.5% to 1% - 1% to 2% - 1% to 1.5% - 2% to 3%
2% to 3%
A sports medicine program should include which of the following in order to be successful? - Provide the best possible health care - Good communication among members of the sports medicine team - Good communication between the athletic trainer and parents - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
What type of force typically causes injury to the medial collateral ligament, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate ligament of the knee? - A valgus force with the tibia in external rotation - A varus force with the knee in full extension - A valgus force with the femur in external rotation - A valgus force with the knee in recurvatum - A valgus force with the knee in full flexion
A valgus force with the tibia in external rotation
The rules, standards, and principles that dictate proper conduct among members of a society or profession are known as which of the following? - Rights of conduct - Code of conduct - Morality - Professional demeanor - Ethics
Ethics
Trichomonas can be prevented by thoroughly cooking any raw pork products
False
Where is the C3. 4 dermatome located? - The top of the head - Over the posterior upper arm area - Over the lateral upper arm area - The superior aspect of the shoulders and posterior neck area - Anterior chest area
The superior aspect of the shoulders and posterior neck area
In the human body, the point of attachment of the muscle causing the motion is almost always closer to the joint axis than the resisting motion. What type of lever system most commonly exists in the body? - Fourth - Second - Fifth - First - Third
Third
During a preparticipation physical examination, what type of assessment should be utilized to document the maturity of an athlete's secondary sexual characteristics? - Tanner's 5 stages of assessment - HOPS assessment scale - Glasgow scale - Erickson's hierarchy - Maslow's maturity scale
Tanner's 5 stages of assessment
What is the primary care physician who is appointed by an insurance company to oversee the medical care given to a patient and assigns any specialty and ancillary services called? - The gatekeeper - The participating provider - The third-party administrator - The policyholder - None of the above
The gatekeeper
How long should the abdomen be auscultated before the athletic trainer decides if the bowel sounds are absent? - 30 to 60 seconds - 2 to 3 minutes - 60 to 90 seconds - At least 5 minutes per region - None of the above
2 to 3 minutes
After what period of time should an individual demonstrating symptoms of depression be referred to a mental health professional? - 24 hours - 2 days - 1 week - 2 weeks - 100 hours
2 weeks
How high should the electrical outlets be placed above the floor in the athletic training facility? - 2 to 3 feet - 4 to 5 feet - 6 feet - 1 to 2 feet - None of the above
4 to 5 feet
How long can the brain be deprived of oxygen until brain cells begin to die? - 10 to 15 minutes - 1 to 3 minutes - 4 to 6 minutes - 17 to 20 minutes - 12 to 16 minutes
4 to 6 minutes
A patient with an infection or serious disease, such as leukemia, might demonstrate an abnormally raised white blood cell count. What is the normal leukocyte count? - 200,000 to 400,000/cu mm - 500 to 1500/cu mm - 4000 to 10,000/cu mm - 1000 to 40,000/cu mm - 250 to 500/cu mm
4000 to 10,000/cu mm
The D2 flexion pattern of the hip works which group of muscles? - Abductors, flexors, internal rotators - Abductors, flexors, external rotators - Adductors, flexors, internal rotators - Adductors, extensors, external rotators - The abductors and flexors only
Abductors, flexors, external rotators
What is the temperature range of an ice bath? - 35 degrees Fahrenheit to 50 degrees Fahrenheit - 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 75 degrees Fahrenheit - 65 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit - 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 60 degrees Fahrenheit - 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit
50 degrees Fahrenheit to 60 degrees Fahrenheit
When following the DAPRE technique of progressive resistive exercise, the first set of 10 repetitions is performed with a weight that is __________ of the weight that will be lifted in set 3. - 10% - 25% - 100% - 75% - 50%
50%
How many degrees of movement does the scapula contribute to shoulder abduction? - 30 - 80 - 100 - 180 - 60
60
Which structures pass through the femoral triangle? - Femoral artery, femoral vein, femoral nerve - Femoral artery, femoral nerve, iliac vein - Deep circumflex vein, femoral nerve - Great saphenous vein, femoral vein, iliac vein - Superficial circumflex vein, femoral artery, femoral nerve
Femoral artery, femoral vein, femoral nerve
A patient with mononucleosis should not play sports until the symptoms subside because of which of the following problems? - Enlarged spleen - Stress on the liver - Possible kidney complications - Malaise and fatigue - Possible gallbladder rupture
Enlarged spleen
What is the efferent response to sensory information called? - Kinesthesia - Neuromuscular control - Proprioception - Coordination - Parathesia
Neuromuscular control
What is an excessive lateral curvature of the vertebral column called? - Kyphosis - Spondylolysis - Scoliosis - Lordosis - Ankylosing spondylolysis
Scoliosis
All of the following are useful in evaluating low back pathology except: - Valsalva's maneuver - Bilateral straight leg test - Scouring test - Lasegue's test - Slump test
Scouring test
All of the following conditions would disqualify a patient from athletic competition except: - Renal disease - Uncontrolled hypertension - Acute mononucleosis - The absence of one testicle - HIV
The absence of one testicle
All of the following principles must be considered before the athletic trainer begins an activity designed to improve balance except: - Multiple planes of motion must be stressed - The activities must progress to sport-specific activities - The activity should incorporate a unisensory approach - The exercises must be safe but challenging - A and B
The activity should incorporate a unisensory approach
Hans Selye's phenomenon of the general adaptation syndrome, which occurs when an individual responds to a stressful situation, includes which 3 stages of the stress response? - Fright, flight, exhaustion - The alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion - The alarm stage, flight stage, acceptance stage - Anger stage, bargaining stage, acceptance stage - The alarm stage, flight, exhaustion
The alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion
At which of the following structures does gas exchange occur in the lungs? - Terminal bronchiole - The parietal pleura - The pulmonary arteries - The pulmonary veins - The alveoli
The alveoli
What type of exercises may be safely initiated immediately after knee surgery? - Closed-chain eccentric exercises - Isotonic exercises - Isometric exercises - Functional exercises - None of the above
Isometric exercises
How many degrees of freedom does the knee have? - 0 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
2
While evaluating a patient's shoulder, you note that the patient is unable to abduct through the full range of motion against gravity. When performing a manual muscle test, this finding would be assigned which of the following muscle grades? - +2/5 - 3/5 - -4/5 - 1/5 - -3/5
-3/5
The statute of limitations involving a negligence suit has a limit of how many years? - Up to 2 years - 4 to 5 years - 7 to 10 years - 10 to 15 years - 1 to 3 years
1 to 3 years
What is the incubation period for HIV and human papillomavirus? - 4 to 7 days - 1 to 6 months - 2 to 14 days - 1 to 13 weeks - 1 to 6 weeks
1 to 6 months
What is the frequency range of therapeutic ultrasound? - 1.0 to 3.0 MHz - 0.1 to 1.0 MHz - 10,000 to 20,000 Hz - 10,000 to 30,000 Hz - None of the above
1.0 to 3.0 MHz
How many hours of evidence-based practice continuing education is a certified athletic trainer required to get every 2 years? - 25 - 50 - 80 - 10 - 20
10
All of the following are signs/symptoms of anaphylactic shock except: - Development of rash or hives - Wheezing sounds coming from the chest - An increase in blood pressure - Rapid, weak pulse - A and D
An increase in blood pressure
In addition to the release of energy, the breakdown of ATP during a muscle contraction produces which of the following byproducts? - H20 + CO2 - Cr + PO4 - ADP + PO4 - ADP + ATPase - Bilirubin
ADP + PO4
What organization publishes CPT codes on an annual basis? - AMA - NATA - CAATE - BOC - None of the above
AMA
You notice one of your gymnasts has lost a significant amount of weight over the past month. She is always concerned about her image when she discusses her performance with you. What might you suspect as the problem? - Drug dependence - Depression - Narcissim - Bipolar disease - Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa
A grade I ankle inversion sprain involves which structure? - Tibiofibular ligament - Posterior talofibular ligament - Calcaneofibular ligament - Anterior talofibular ligament - Spring ligament
Anterior talofibular ligament
What is also known as vitamin C? - Retinol - Thiamine - Ascorbic acid - Niacin - Folic acid
Ascorbic acid
During a return to play progression for a concussion, what is the typical time frame between stages? - 12 hours - 1 hour - At least 24 hours - 1 month - None of the above
At least 24 hours
At what point should the athletic trainer's initial evaluation of an injury begin? - At the moment the injury is witnessed - Once the patient has been stabilized in the athletic training facility - Once the athletic trainer receives a medical referral from a doctor - After the patient is seen by the team doctor - B and D
At the moment the injury is witnessed
The BOC Standards of Professional Practice consists of 2 sections. What are the 2 sections? - Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility - Practice Standards - Code of Professional Responsibility - A and B - B and C
B and C
The ____________ and ___________ should be involved with the athlete and athletic trainer in selecting and maintaining the athlete's protective equipment. - Coach, team physician - Coach, equipment manager - Equipment manager, team manager - Team physician, coach - Team physician, school nurse
Coach, equipment manager
Which organization has identified the domains of athletic training as defined by the Role Delineation Study? - AMA - APTA - BOC - NATA Ethics Committee - CAATE
BOC
An athlete who is not properly dressed when exercising in the cold weather may be subject to hypothermia. At what core body temperature does shivering cease, skeletal muscle stiffen, and cold diuresis occur? - Below 64 degrees Fahrenheit - Below 95.5 degrees Fahrenheit - Below 90 degrees Fahrenheit - At 93 degrees Fahrenheit - Below 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Below 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Which of the following medications can contribute to heat-related illnesses? - Proton pump inhibitors - Antiemetics - Beta-blockers and antihistamines - Anti-inflammatories - Antibacterials
Beta-blockers and antihistamines
One of your athletes has been diagnosed with psoriasis. All of the following medications are appropriate for treatment of this condition except: - Aristocort - Keflex - Zoloft - Betadine - Benadryl
Betadine
Where is a Morton's neuroma most commonly located? - Between the first and second metacarpals - Between the third and fourth metatarsals - Between the second and third metacarpals - Between the second and third metatarsals - Plantar surface of the heel
Between the third and fourth metatarsals
Which muscle supinates the forearm and flexes the shoulder? - Brachialis - Coracobrachialis - Biceps brachii - Flexor pollicis longus - Pronator quadratus
Biceps brachii
Which of the following muscles does not flex the hip? - Tensor fasciae latae - Pectineus - Iliopsoas - Rectus femoris - Biceps femoris
Biceps femoris
What are the 2 most common sites to apply direct pressure to control severe bleeding of the upper and lower extremities? - Brachial artery and femoral artery - Popliteal artery and radial artery - Brachial artery and suprascapular artery - Brachial vein and femoral vein - Carotid artery and femoral artery
Brachial artery and femoral artery
Athletic directors, owners, staff, and ___________ are all part of a major inside interest group. - Parents - Clients - Coaches - Professional groups - None of the above
Coaches
Which of the following tests is appropriate to perform if the athletic trainer suspects the patient has meningitis? - Brudzinski-Kernig test - Milgram's test - Beevor's test - Halstead's maneuver - Bowstring test
Brudzinski-Kernig test
What would be included in the capital expenses of an athletic training program? - Staff salaries - Equipment under $500 - Athletic training supplies - Buildings and room construction - All of the above
Buildings and room construction
Purging is a major symptom of what? - Bulimia - Anorexia nervosa - Obsessive-compulsive disorder - Manic depression - None of the above
Bulimia
Which of the following is not a medication that is delivered via a metered-dose inhaler for exercise-induced asthma? - Proventil - Alupent - Atrovent - Ventolin - Butisol
Butisol
Sports medicine encompasses all of the following fields of study related to sport except: - Biomechanics - Massage therapy - Sports nutrition - Sport psychology - Coaching
Coaching
Which of the following is not a bone of the middle ear? - Malleus - Cochlea - Stapes - Incus - All of the above
Cochlea
The biceps brachii tendon reflex correlates to what spinal level? - C2 - C4 - C5 - C6 - C7
C5
What is a contraction that occurs as the muscle shortens? - Isotonic - Eccentric - Isometric - Concentric - Static
Concentric
All of the following are contraindications for electrical stimulation electrode placement except: - Stimulation across the heart - Stimulation over an acute thrombophlebitis - Control of labor pain by stimulation of the lower back - Stimulation over the temples - Directly over the spine
Control of labor pain by stimulation of the lower back
Which of the following is not a major type of open wound? - Laceration - Contusion - Abrasion - Avulsion - Incision
Contusion
What kind of heating method does a warm whirlpool utilize? - Conduction - Convection - Radiation - Evaporation - All of the above
Convection
A female athlete should choose a sports bra that is supportive enough to prevent stretching of which structure? - The skin - The pectoralis major - Cooper's ligaments - The nipples - Ligamentum pectoris
Cooper's ligaments
A patient must be __________ and take __________ if he or she is to completely rehabilitate an injury. - Emotionless, time off - Passive, all prescribed medications - Cooperative, responsibility - Dependent, time off - Aggressive, responsibility
Cooperative, responsibility
___________ and __________ are 2 medications that can be combined when utilizing iontophoresis. - Acetic acid, lidocaine - Dexamethasone, lidocaine - Dexamethasone, epinephrine - Hydrocortisone, Medrol - Antibiotic creams, lidocaine
Dexamethasone, lidocaine
All preferred provider organization health insurance companies require the policyholder to select a primary care physician
False
"Like charges repel while unlike charges attract each other." This is known as what law? - Ohm's - Coulomb's - Murphy's - Wolff's - Horner's
Coulomb's
Which one of these is not a step for recruiting and hiring sports medicine personnel? - Placing a position vacancy notice in the NATA's Career Center - Interviewing - Creating program goals - Hiring a head athletic trainer - All of the above
Creating program goals
Which of the following drugs is commonly used to treat hyperlipidemia? - Flonase - Crestor - Wellbutrin - Tagamet - None of the above
Crestor
A patient needs instruction on how to properly perform an abdominal sit-up. What should the athletic trainer recommend? - Place his hands behind his head, take a deep breath and hold it, and pull his torso up toward his bent knees - Cross his arms across his chest, tuck in his chin, bend his knees, inhale, and then exhale as he pulls his torso up toward his knees - Place his hands behind his head, bend his knees, exhale completely first, and inhale deeply as he pulls his torso up toward his knees - Keeping his arms down by his sides, bend his knees, inhale deeply, and hold it as he pulls his torso up toward his knees - None of the above
Cross his arms across his chest, tuck in his chin, bend his knees, inhale, and then exhale as he pulls his torso up toward his knees
How is cranial nerve VIII tested? - Having the patient identify an odor - Using a Snellen chart - Crumpling paper near the ear - Resisting a shoulder shrug - Having the patient stick out his or her tongue
Crumpling paper near the ear
Which of the following involves the use of ice or cold spray before performing a stretch? - Cryokinetics - Cryostretch - Cold therapy stretching - Dynamic stretching - Cryogenics
Cryostretch
What type of joint is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb? - Pivot - Ball and socket - Hinge - Plane - Saddle
Saddle
Information gained during the palpation phase of the athletic trainer's initial assessment might include all of the following except: - Presence of crepitus - Sensory function - Presence of a deformity - Degree of functional movement - A and B
Degree of functional movement
Maintaining up-to-date records is extremely important. How often should the athletic trainer document? - Monthly - Weekly - Daily - Every 6 months - Every 2 weeks
Daily
After a severe head injury, an individual may posture as follows: extension of the lower limbs and flexion of the elbows, wrists, and fingers. This condition is known as what? - Decortication - Decerebration - Decellebration - Dystonia - Dyskinesia
Decortication
Cognitive function may be affected by all of the following conditions except: - Dehydration - Malnutrition - Abnormal body temperature - Depression - Medication
Depression
The bottom number of a blood pressure reading is the __________ pressure. - Intrinsic - Systolic - Ejection fraction - Venous - Diastolic
Diastolic
Which pulse should always be assessed with any injury to the lower extremity? - Carotid pulse - Brachial pulse - Axillary pulse - Radial pulse - Dorsal pedal pulse
Dorsal pedal pulse
During digestion, food passes through the small intestine as it is being broken down into smaller components. Which area of the small intestine does it pass through first? - Ileum - Esophagus - Jejunum - Cecum - Duodenum
Duodenum
The gluteus maximus is responsible for what following motion(s)? - Flexion and internal rotation of the thigh - Extension of the hip - External rotation of the hip - Extension and external rotation of the hip - Abduction of the hip
Extension and external rotation of the hip
A spontaneous anterior epistaxis is a medical emergency
False
During what phase of the menstrual cycle does a graafian follicle mature? - Second phase - Ovulatory - Luteal - Menstrual - Follicular
Follicular
Which of the following conditions is also known as Grave's disease? - Hyperthyroidism - Hypothyroidism - Hirsutism - Hyperparathyroidism - Polymyositis
Hyperthyroidism
After an athlete has suffered a ruptured spleen, he or she may experience pain that radiates down the left shoulder and approximately one-third of the way down the upper left arm. What is this pain called? - Visceral pain - Radicular pain - Kehr's sign - Angina - Radiation
Kehr's sign
Which 2 structures regulate water excretion? - Kidneys, brain - Kidneys, bladder - Stomach, small intestines - Kidneys, ureters - Adrenal glands, thyroid
Kidneys, brain
Which of the carpal bones is most commonly dislocated? - Scaphoid - Lunate - Cuboid - Hamate - Triquetral
Lunate
Which of the following is a sign of inadequate breathing? - Steady rise and fall of the chest - The sound of air passing through the athlete's nose or mouth - The sensation of the athlete breathing on the side of your face - Noisy respiration, such as wheezing or gurgling - None of the above
Noisy respiration, such as wheezing or gurgling
Which of the following is not a good source of vitamin C? - Broccoli - Strawberries - Oranges - Nuts - Spinach
Nuts
Mumps is a contagious viral disease that is primarily manifested by: - Parotitis - Splenomegaly - Retinopathy - Maculopapular rash - Pancreatitis
Parotitis
Which piece of information is not part of the athletic trainer's daily documentation? - Treatment technique - Playing status - Daily injury log - Patient's insurance information - Rehabilitation progression
Patient's insurance information
Which of the following patients should avoid high-volume, high-intensity plyometric exercises? - Patients who weigh more than 220 pounds - Premenstrual female patients - Patients who weigh less than 75 kg - Diabetic patients - Asthmatic patients
Patients who weigh more than 220 pounds
Athletic trainers should carry what type of insurance? - Catastrophic event insurance - Professional liability insurance - Accident insurance - Life insurance - Primary insurance
Professional liability insurance
The athletic trainer should perform which of the following tests for posterior cruciate ligament laxity? - Apley distraction test - Jerk test - Apley compression test - Pivot shift test - Posterior drawer test
Posterior drawer test
Which of the following medications is often used for depression? - Relafen - Lithium - Midol - Ritalin - Prozac
Prozac
What position is the "recommended" position for manually muscle testing the gluteus medius muscle? - Side-lying, with the affected limb on top - Supine - Prone - Sitting - Standing
Side-lying, with the affected limb on top
Which muscle does not need to be strengthened after a rotator cuff repair? - Supraspinatus - Biceps - Teres minor - Sternocleidomastoid - Triceps
Sternocleidomastoid
Diaphoresis is also known as which of the following? - Rapid heart beat - Body odor - Bad breath - Slow heart beat - Sweating
Sweating
What is the primary target of the AIDS virus in the body? - Neutrophils - Basophils - T-helper lymphocytes - Phagocytes - Red blood cells
T-helper lymphocytes
What 2 structures pass through the tunnel of Guyon? - The ulnar nerve and ulnar artery - the radial and ulnar nerves - The radial nerve and radial artery - The ulnar nerve and radial artery - None of the above
The ulnar nerve and ulnar artery
Your team physician sends a prescription to you for your athlete that reads "whirlpool treatments TID." What does TID mean? - Twice a day - Every 3 hours - Four times a day - Three times a week - Three times a day
Three times a day
What evaluative test is used to examine the integrity of the lateral collateral ligament of the knee? - Pivot shift test - Valgus stress test - Lachman's test - Varus stress test - None of the above
Varus stress test
The dangers of possible hypothermia during exercise in very cold weather are significantly pronounced by ____________ and __________. - Light clothing, low chill factor - Wind, wet weather - Layered clothing, dry weather - Wind, dry weather - Heavy clothing, wind
Wind, wet weather
Which of the following is a simple movement to check the integrity of the radial nerve? - Elbow flexion - Wrist extension - Forearm supination - Thumb-to-little finger opposition - Shoulder flexion
Wrist extension
Which type of budgeting model requires justification for every budget line item without reference to previous spending patterns? - Fixed - Variable - Zero-based - Performance - Need-based
Zero-based
How far from the nose should the facemask of a football helmet be located? - 1 inch - 2 finger widths - 3 finger widths - 0.75 inch - 3 inches
3 finger widths
What is the average range of motion of elbow flexion? - 0 to 90 degrees - 0 to 135 degrees - 0 to 115 degrees - 0 to 100 degrees - 0 to 180 degrees
0 to 135 degrees
What is the average range of motion of knee flexion? - 0 to 180 degrees - 0 to 120 degrees - 0 to 100 degrees - 0 to 155 degrees - 0 to 135 degrees
0 to 135 degrees
At what concentrations is topical hydrocortisone available over the counter? - 1% and 5% - 0.25% and 1% - 1.5% and 2% - 10% and 15% - 2% and 5%
0.25% and 1%
How long (generally) should a "warm-up" be to adequately prepare the body for athletic performance? - 5 to 10 minutes - 35 to 45 minutes - 60 minutes - 10 to 15 minutes - 45 to 60 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, when performing flexibility exercises, how long should a stretch be held for optimal results? - 5 to 10 seconds; after 10 seconds, minimal/no results are achieved - 10 to 30 seconds; only as long as it feels comfortable - 45 to 60 seconds; no less than 45 seconds - 60 to 90 seconds; until the athlete feels some mild discomfort - A minimum of 1.5 to 2 minutes
10 to 30 seconds; only as long as it feels comfortable
When transporting an athlete off the field by manual conveyance, it is most convenient to do this with how many athletic trainers? - 8 - 4 - 1 - 3 - 2
2
During CPR, the adult sternum must be compressed to what depth for compression to be effective? - 0.5 to 1 inch - 1 to 1.5 inches - 2 to 2.4 inches - 2 to 3 inches - As deep as you can
2 to 2.4 inches
How long does it take for a patient's heartrate to plateau at a given level during a cardiorespiratory training session? - 10 minutes - 30 seconds - 45 seconds - 5 minutes - 2 to 3 minutes
2 to 3 minutes
A capillary refill time of greater than __________ seconds is a sign of inadequate perfusion. - 0.25 - 0.50 - 1.0 - 1.5 - 2.0
2.0
According to the consensus statement between the Inter-Association Task Force for Preseason Secondary School Athletics and the NATA's Secondary School Athletic Trainer's Committee, Preseason Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics, a 1-hour maximum walk through is permitted during days 1 through 5 of the heat acclimatization period. How long should the recovery period be between the practice and walk-through (or vice versa)? - 0.5 hour - 1 hour - 2 hours - 3 hours - 24 hours
3 hours
When reading an exercise prescription, which of the following statements represents the frequency of exercise? - 3 sessions a week - 45 minutes of continuous exercises - Running or cycling - 80% of VO2 max - None of the above
3 sessions a week
The pre-event meal should be eaten __________ before competition to ensure proper digestion. - 2 to 3 hours - 3 to 4 hours - 5 to 6 hours - 6 to 8 hours - 1 to 2 hours
3 to 4 hours
One of your lacrosse players has blonde hair, light green eyes, and a very fair complexion. You suggest she wear a sunscreen with which of the following levels of SPF? - 4 - 6 - 10 - 30 - 8
30
When fitting an athlete for crutches, the elbow should be bent to approximately what angle? - 90 degrees - 10 degrees - 45 degrees - 0 degrees - 30 degrees
30 degrees
According to the NATA's position statement on the prevention of pediatric overuse injuries, full effort throwing limits for players 9 to 14 years old should be as follows: - 90 pitches/game, 800 pitches/season - 75 pitches/game, 600 pitches/season - 25 pitches/game, 350 pitches/season - 50 pitches/game, 500 pitches/season - There are no pitching limits for those players participating in a year-round sport
75 pitches/game, 600 pitches/season
How many glasses of water should an athlete consume on a daily basis? - No more than 8 - 2 to 3 - 8 or more - 5 to 7 - 4 to 6
8 or more
Spinal immobilization is best achieved with the full-body splint. All of the following are examples of full-body immobilization equipment except: - The standard rigid spine board - Vacuum mattress - A Stryker frame - Scoop stretcher - Miller full-body splint
A Stryker frame
Which of the following medications has antipyretic properties? - Tylenol - Aspirin - Benadryl - Codeine - A and B
A and B
A type V Salter-Harris fracture involves what kind of fracture through the physeal plate? - The epiphysis and metaphysis separate without fragmentation - A crush injury to the epiphysis - The epiphysis and metaphysis separate with fragmentation - The epiphysis, metaphysis, and physis all separate from each other - The metaphysis is separated with fragmentation
A crush injury to the epiphysis
Which of the following individuals is most susceptible to heat stroke and, therefore, must be carefully educated regarding the importance of adequate fluid intake during activity in hot, humid weather? - Basketball guard - A wrestler - Female gymnast - Swimmer - A defensive lineman in football
A defensive lineman in football
An ICD-10 code identifies which of the following? - The cost of a medical procedure - Who the provider is - The prognosis of the injury - A diagnosis - A treatment procedure
A diagnosis
What is the usual mechanism of injury for a Colles' fracture? - A fall on a closed fist - A fall on a bent elbow - A fall on an outstretched arm and hand - A twisting movement of the knee when the lower leg is planted - Direct trauma to the forearm
A fall on an outstretched arm and hand
What does a motor unit consist of? - A cell body, axon, and dendrites - The axon and single muscle fiber it innervates - A motor neuron and the group of muscle fibers it innervates - The motor neuron, muscle fiber, and muscle group - The dendrite and the group of muscle fibers it innervates
A motor neuron and the group of muscle fibers it innervates
Which of the following best describes a copayment? - An occasional payment made by a policyholder to an insurance company - The amount owed yearly by the policyholder before the insurance company will begin to pay for services - The amount of money that both an employee and employer share when paying for medical benefits - A percentage of the total amount the policyholder is required to pay for medical services rendered - The amount of money that a provider offers as a discount for services
A percentage of the total amount the policyholder is required to pay for medical services rendered
Athletic trainers are qualified to use emergency oxygen systems to care for an ill or injured athlete. All of the following are true regarding emergency oxygen systems except: - They have a pressure-reducing system - It delivers oxygen at a fixed flow rate - It has a container holding medical-grade oxygen - A prescription is required for its use - It delivers oxygen at a flow rate of at least 6 LPM for at least 15 minutes
A prescription is required for its use
The athletic trainer of a collegiate women's swimming and diving team suspects one of his patients might have a severe eating disorder. After lengthy discussions with both the coach and patient, the athletic trainer decides it would be best for the patient if she is referred for professional help. To which of the following professionals should the patient be initially referred? - An endocrinologist - A chiropractor - A registered dietitian - A registered nurse - A psychologist
A psychologist
A second-degree burn will have which of the following characteristics? - A raised, reddened appearance - A white, mottled appearance - A blackened, hard appearance - A reddened area with blisters - Blanched, shiny appearance
A reddened area with blisters
Which of the following may occur as a result of a puncture wound that has not been properly treated? - A tetanus infection - A streptococcus infection - A spirochete infection - A staphylococcus infection - Dissemination of the wound
A tetanus infection
Which of the following is not an example of an isotonic device? - Free weights - A total gym - A squat rack - Wall pulleys - A wall
A wall
A torus fracture is the result of what kind of force? - Shearing - Traction - Compressive - Twisting - Bending
Compressive
Which of the following muscles abducts the little finger of the hand? - Interossei - Abductor digiti minimi - Lumbricals - Abductor digitorum brevis - Adductor digiti minimi
Abductor digiti minimi
What is the most common mechanism of injury for an anterior shoulder dislocation? - Adduction and external rotation - Abduction and internal rotation - Adduction and internal rotation - Abduction and external rotation - Abduction and extension
Abduction and external rotation
Your patient is on a medication for a Staphylococcus aureus infection. Which of the following adverse reactions might you expect with antibiotic treatment? - Palpitations - Abdominal cramping - Dry mouth - Headache - Dry skin
Abdominal cramping
What position should the patient's shoulder be in to manually muscle test the deltoids? - Abducted to 0 degrees and externally rotated to 45 degrees - Abducted to 90 degrees - Flexed with the palm down - Extended with the palm up - Extended with the palm down
Abducted to 90 degrees
Which of the following organizations sets the standards for eye protection for racquet sports? - ACSM - NATA - FDA - ASTM - NOCSAE
ASTM
What is amenorrhea? - Diminished flow during menses - Absence of flow during menses - Painful menses - Late onset of menses - None of the above
Absence of flow during menses
Redness and swelling during the inflammation process are caused by all of the following except: - Histamine - Prostaglandins - Serotonin - Acetylcholine - Bradykinin
Acetylcholine
Shoulder pads provide protection for which type of injury? - Acromioclavicular joint separation - Glenohumeral joint separation - Rotator cuff tendinitis - Impingement - Brachial plexus injuries
Acromioclavicular joint separation
What role does the quadriceps musculature assume during active knee extension against gravity? - Antagonist - Agonist - Synergist - Stabilizer - None of the above
Agonist
Football helmets may fall into 1 or 2 categories. These 2 types are known as __________ or ___________. - Air- or fluid-filled, padded - Gel-filled padded - Plastic, fiberglass - Standard, adjustable - Molded, nonmolded
Air- or fluid-filled, padded
Extrinsic risk factors of athletic injury include which of the following? - Training errors - Poor or inappropriate coaching - Improper technique - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
The athletic trainer should do which of the following when dealing with an athlete with heat exhaustion? - Administer cool fluids - Remove unnecessary clothing - Move to a cool place - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
An athlete has just been injured on the basketball court, and the athletic trainer begins administering first aid. During the initial contact, the athletic trainer notices the athlete is hyperactive, argumentative, and sarcastic in his responses to questions. All of the following actions by the athletic trainer are inappropriate except: - Telling the athlete he or she is a wimp and that is is "not that bad" - Being abrupt and telling the athlete to snap out of it - Allowing the athlete to express his emotions as they occur - Calling the referee over to calm the athlete - Walking away to prevent an argument
Allowing the athlete to express his emotions as they occur
Which word defines a person who is highly cooperative in a support plan? - Bedfellow - Opponent - Plaintiff - Adversary - Ally
Ally
Which of the following are the "building blocks" of protein? - Sugars - Amino acids - Triglycerides - Sterols - All of the above
Amino acids
You evaluate a basketball player who has sustained a finger injury while attempting to catch a ball. During your examination, you observe that the athlete is unable to extend the distal phalanx and the tip of his finger is positioned in approximately 30 degrees of flexion. You determine the athlete has a mallet finger. This injury is caused by which of the following? - Tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus - A subungual hematoma - A sprain of the extensor pollicis brevis - An avulsion of the extensor tendon from its insertion - Dupuytren's contracture
An avulsion of the extensor tendon from its insertion
The female athletic triad describes the simultaneous presence of which of the following? - An eating disorder, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis - Depression, premenstrual syndrome, and osteoporosis - A medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligament sprain with meniscus tear - Menstrual cramping, overeating, and premenstrual syndrome - Dysmenorrhea, eating disorder, and osteoporosis
An eating disorder, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis
What is a medical condition called that is not covered by health insurance? - A rider - A deductible - A premium - An exclusion - A liability
An exclusion
When testing the physical conditioning of a patient, the coach asks the patient to sprint 50 yards. What does this test? - Aerobic endurance - Vital capacity - Lower extremity power - Power - Anaerobic capacity
Anaerobic capacity
During a 400-meter sprint, which of the following energy systems is predominant? - Lactic acid system - ATP-CP system - Anaerobic glycolysis system - Aerobic metabolic system - Anaerobic metabolic system
Anaerobic glycolysis system
When taking a history from an athlete during the initial evaluation after an injury, at which of the following "levels of listening" should the athletic trainer be functioning? - Passive - Active - Courteous - Appreciative - Analytical
Analytical
To prevent the feeling of sedation during the day while taking medications for allergic rhinitis, the athletic trainer should suggest the athlete not take which of the following medications until he or she is ready to go to bed? - Expectorants - Antihistamines - Decongestants - NSAIDs - Antipyretic agents
Antihistamines
Beta-blockers inhibit the action of catecholamines and decrease cardiac output. In which of the following sports would the effects of beta-blockers potentially enhance performance? - Swimming - Long-distance running - Archery - Baseball - All of the above
Archery
To determine if an athlete is breathing, you should do all of the following except: - Place your ear over the athlete's mouth to listen for breath sounds - Observe the chest - Feel for the rise and fall of the chest - Ask the athlete to say his or her name - A and C
Ask the athlete to say his or her name
An athletic trainer discovers that he is infected with HIV. All of the following would be prudent steps for the athletic trainer to take except: - Avoid seeking medical care - Inform, if or when it becomes appropriate to do so, his patients, coworkers, and supervisors of his status - Take the necessary steps to avoid the possibility of infecting others - Make sure he has ongoing medical evaluations - B and D
Avoid seeking medical care
A patient presents to the athletic training facility complaining of a "sore spot" on the back of his neck. It appears as a dark red, hard area, which later develops as a lesion discharging yellowish-red pus from numerous areas. The athletic trainer suspects the patient has what type of infection? - Viral - Fungal - Systemic - Parasitic - Bacterial
Bacterial
Which of the following describes a person or organization that supports a program but has a history of untrusting behavior (these people tend to be manipulative in their dealings)? - Opponents - Challenges - Allies - Adversaries - Bedfellows
Bedfellows
Which of the following does not occur when an individual is in shock? - Skin is pale and cool - Blood pressure is high - Pulse is rapid - Blood pressure is low - Respiration is shallow
Blood pressure is high
Commotio cordis is a result of which of the following? - Electrolyte imbalances - Hyperthermia - Blunt trauma to the chest - Infection - Thrombosis
Blunt trauma to the chest
According to the NATA's position statement regarding safe weight loss and maintenance practices in sport and exercise, when determining goal weight, body weight should be assessed relative to what? - Skin-fold measurements - Body mass index - Basal metabolic rate - Bioelectric impedance measurements - Body composition
Body composition
Taping continuously around a limb may cause what problem? - Ineffective support - Difficulty in tape removal - Compromised circulation - There is no problem with this method - Blisters
Compromised circulation
What is the nerve root that affects elbow extension? - C4 - C8 - C5 - C6 - C7
C7
During an upper quarter screen, checking the strength of thumb extension correlates to what nerve root? - T1 - T3 - C5 - C4 - C8
C8
Who is the accrediting body for entry-level athletic training programs? - CAATE - JRC-AT - NATA - BOC - CAAHEP
CAATE
Which of the following organizations establishes standards of quality for organizations that provide rehabilitative services? - TJC - AMA - APTA - OSHA - CARF
CARF
One of your patients has just purchased a bicycle helmet and found a crack in the shell. To which organization should the manufacturer of the helmet report this defect? - NATA - CPSC - NOCSAE - USOC - NASM
CPSC
What mineral must be present in adequate amounts in the muscle fiber for a contraction to occur? - Na+ - Ca++ - Cl- - PO4 - All of the above
Ca++
One of your gymnasts had a bone density test that came back positive for mild osteoporosis. Which of the following minerals should be supplemented to prevent osteoporosis in a high-risk athlete? - Folate - Niacin - Folic acid - Fluoride - Calcium
Calcium
Which of the following minerals decreases the risk of osteoporosis and increases the density of the bone? - Zinc - Folate - Molybdenum - Iron - Calcium
Calcium
Panner's disease is an osteochondrosis of which of the following? - Capitellum - Tibial tubercle - Olecranon - First ray of the foot - Talus
Capitellum
In moderation, caffeine stimulates the __________ and __________ centers of the brain, causing increased alertness. - Cerebral cortex, medulla - Reticular formation, medulla - Hypothalamus, midbrain - Cerebellum, midbrain - Brain stem, midbrain
Cerebral cortex, medulla
Which of the following is covered in a "rider" in an athletic accident insurance policy? - Acute traumatic injuries - Chronic overuse injuries - Long-term permanent disabilities - All of the above - None of the above
Chronic overuse injuries
Which of the following pairs are chemically identical? - Diazepam, Skelaxin - Cimetidine, Tagamet - Triacetin, Tinactin - Tetracaine, Lanacane - Ibuprofen, Naprosyn
Cimetidine, Tagamet
A type of training that employs a series of stations that consist of various combinations of weight training, flexibility, calisthenics, and brief aerobic exercise is known as which of the following? - Isokinetic training - Circuit training - Plyometrics - Progressive resistance exercises - Specificity training
Circuit training
Which of the following are common complications of hepatitis C? - Cirrhosis and liver cancer - Bile duct constricture and gastroesophageal reflux disease - Cirrhosis and colon cancer - Ascites and pancreatic cancer - Gastritis
Cirrhosis and liver cancer
There are different models of supervision that may be used by a head athletic trainer when managing an athletic training staff. Two of these models are known as __________ and __________ supervision. - Monarchial, sovereign - Clinical, directional - Transitional, directional - Inspection-production, administrative - Clinical, developmental
Clinical, developmental
Which of the following is not an error when planning the design of a sports medicine facility? - Concentrating on function rather than style - The use of wood for the main flooring material - Having the adaptive access on the other side of the building - Non-ground fault interrupter receptacles placed within the hydrotherapy area - Having only one entrance and exit
Concentrating on function rather than style
When bench-pressing a barbell, the triceps and pectoralis major musculature contract in what manner during the "lift" phase? - Isokinetically - Isometrically - Eccentrically - Concentrically - None of the above
Concentrically
By what means does heat transfer to the skin with the use of a hot pack? - Conduction - Convection - Radiation - Evaporation - All of the above
Conduction
Factors to incorporate into goal setting for a patient include all of the following except: - Set specific and measurable goals - Use positive language - Make goals challenging but realistic - Set a reasonable time frame - Connect the outcome to the effort
Connect the outcome to the effort
Which of the following diseases is the most commonly inherited disorder among White Americans? - Cystic fibrosis - Tay-Sachs disease - Down syndrome - Sickle-cell anemia - Hemophilia
Cystic fibrosis
One of your female patients presents with dysuria, a sense of urgency to urinate, decreased urine volume, nocturia, low back pain, and pyuria. What do you suspect this patient has? - Pyoperitonitis - Dermatitis - Prostatitis - Vaginitis - Cystitis
Cystitis
Medical records are defined as which of the following? - Cumulative documentation of a person's medical history and health care interventions - Widely accepted principles that are intended to guide the professional activities of the health care practitioner - The act of recording health care assessments or treatment on cassette tapes or directly into a computer for lateral transcription - A method of recording details of an athlete's assessment and treatment using a detailed prose-based format - All of the above
Cumulative documentation of a person's medical history and health care interventions
Which of the following bones is not a carpal bone of the wrist? - Lunate - Cuneiform - Hamate - Pisiform - Scaphoid
Cuneiform
The codes that were established by the AMA for health care providers to receive third-party reimbursement are CPT codes. What does CPT mean? - Current Procedural Treatments - Current Provider Terminology - Consensus Procedural Treatments - Current Provider Treatments - Current Procedural Terminology
Current Procedural Terminology
Somatically based strategies to manage stress include all of the following except: - Rhythmic breathing - Concentration breathing - Desensitization - Progressive relaxation - "5 to 1" count
Desensitization
You are beginning to lay the foundation for your new athletic training facility at North High School. In order to expedite the process and cut down on the amount of individuals you must deal with, you have decided to use one of the following construction process models. Which of the following uses only one firm to both design and construct the new building? - Lump-sum bidding model - Construction development model - Design/build model - Contractor supply model - None of the above
Design/build model
Which of the following is not an adverse effect associated with the abuse of human growth hormone? - Laryngeal thickening - Hypercalciuria - Hypertrophic neuropathy - Mandibular growth - Diarrhea
Diarrhea
What kind of current is needed for iontophoresis? - Interferential - Alternating - Alternating or direct - Ionized - Direct
Direct
Where would you place direct pressure on a wound that is bleeding? - Directly on the wound - On the right side of the wound - Above the wound - Below the wound - On the closest artery
Directly on the wound
All of the following are advantages of inspection-production supervision except: - Helps ensure goal achievements - Sets well-defined limits on job behavior - Documents input and output of a sports medicine clinic - Enhances common understanding of athletic roles - A and D
Documents input and output of a sports medicine clinic
What is the term used in ultrasound to describe the time that sound waves are being emitted during one pulse period? - Ultrasound frequency - Cavitation - Attenuation - Duty cycle - Intensity
Duty cycle
Which of the following means "the abnormal development of tissue"? - Atrophy - Dysplasia - Metaplasia - Hyperplasia - Hypertrophy
Dysplasia
What is air hunger marked by labored or difficult breathing called? - Dysuria - Dystrophy - Diaphoresis - Dysphagia - Dyspnea
Dyspnea
Which of the following proton pump inhibitors is an over-the-counter medication? - Nexium - Prilosec - Prevacid - Protonix - Aciphex
Prilosec
A tight Achilles tendon can cause __________ or ___________ in order to allow the lower leg to move over the foot during running. - Late heel-off, early heel strike - Early heel-off, excessive supination - Late heel-off, late toe-off - Early heel-off, excessive pronation - Early heel-off, early heel strike
Early heel-off, excessive pronation
An athlete is recovering from a partial meniscectomy performed 5 days ago. All of the following actions would be appropriate at this time except: - Achilles stretching - Four quadrant straight leg raises - Stationary bicycling with minimal/no resistance - Eccentric quadriceps strengthening - Hip flexor strengthening
Eccentric quadriceps strengthening
Screening for Marfan syndrome includes musculoskeletal and eye exams. Which of the following tests is also part of the screening process? - Urinalysis - Echocardiogram - Pulmonary function test - Electrocardiogram - Complete blood count
Echocardiogram
Which of the following diagnostic tests is considered the "gold standard" for detecting signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? - CT scan - Echocardiogram - Genetic testing - Electrocardiogram - Cardiac stress testing
Echocardiogram
What are heat-producing currents in the body that are formed by a magnetic field that is externally applied in short-wave diathermy called? - Induction currents - Magnetic currents - Eddy currents - Alternating currents - Interferential currents
Eddy currents
One of your patients presents with abnormal pain that he describes as burning. He states that it becomes worse when he lies in supine or consumes caffeine, spicy foods, or alcohol. What might you suspect is the problem? - Kidney stone - Ruptured spleen - Bowel obstruction - Hernia - Esophageal reflux or peptic ulcer
Esophageal reflux or peptic ulcer
Sixty-five percent of the heat produced by the body during exercise is lost through what? - Convection - Conduction - Evaporation - Radiation - None of the above
Evaporation
What 3 motions compose pronation of the foot? - Inversion, abduction, dorsiflexion - Inversion, adduction, plantar flexion - Eversion, abduction, dorsiflexion - Eversion, adduction, plantar flexion - Eversion, abduction, plantar flexion
Eversion, abduction, dorsiflexion
A Q-angle >25 degrees may predispose a patient to what postural deviation? - Excessive genu varus - Excessive genu valgus - Genu recurvatum - Coxa valgus - Coxa vara
Excessive genu valgus
The collateral ligaments of the knee are taut in which of the following? - Flexion - Extension - Extension and flexion - Genu varus - Genu valgum
Extension and flexion
A patient with Wernicke's aphasia can understand the spoken word, but cannot verbally communicate properly
False
When training a patient to utilize mental techniques to aid in the process of healing following an injury, an athletic trainer might encourage the patient to recline or be seated in a chair and progressively contract and relax his or her muscles. The contracting of each muscle group should last from 5 to 10 seconds and then relax for 20 to 30 seconds. This technique is known as progressive meditation
False
What type of muscle fiber is more prevalent in a sprinter's lower extremity? - Pink - Type I - Slow twitch - Smooth - Fast twitch
Fast twitch
What are the 2 phases of menstruation? - Anovulation, luteal - Prolactin, menarche - Follicular, luteal - Menarche, follicular - First phase, second phase
Follicular, luteal
All of the following are ways of reducing risk of injury except: - Assess activity areas for safety - Frequent handwashing - Proper equipment maintenance - Documentation of treatments - All of the above
Frequent handwashing
Which muscle flexes both the foot and the knee? - Biceps femoris - Flexor digitorum - Posterior tibialis - Anterior tibialis - Gastrocnemius
Gastrocnemius
The abbreviation GERD stands for which of the following? - Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Gall bladder esophageal reflux disease - Gastroesophageal renal disease - Gastrointestinal entero-renal disease - None of the above
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Part of your professional development is networking within in your profession. This is accomplished by which of the following? - Going to professional meetings - Having a professional appearance at all times - Arriving late to a conference - Not keeping in contract with colleagues in your profession - All of the above
Going to professional meetings
A leading cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which is an autoimmune disorder. What is the primary symptom of this disease? - Depression - "Butterfly" rash - Atrophic skin - Deviated trachea - Goiter
Goiter
Which of the following is a way for an athletic trainer to protect him- or herself from negligence? - Good documentation - Testimony in court - Sovereign immunity - Having good malpractice insurance - All of the above
Good documentation
A patient who sustains a severe or career-ending injury may go through a progression of emotional reactions, which are frequently seen with an individual who has experienced a significant loss. All of the following are included in this series of reactions except: - Bargaining - Anger - Acceptance - Denial - Guilt
Guilt
Bulimia nervosa typically results in feelings of __________ after a binge. - Guilt - Elation - Anger - Depression - Peace
Guilt
Which organization must certify facemasks that are used in ice hockey helmets? - CSA - HECC - NOCSAE - ASTM - NCAA
HECC
A patient with a disability should not be discriminated against, but he or she must have documentation that supports his or her condition. How can he or she justify the disability? - He or she tells you about the condition - He or she has a record of such impairment with medical documentation - He or she has trouble performing in class or in the sport - All of the above - None of the above
He or she has a record of such impairment with medical documentation
Where is most heat lost from the body in cold weather? - Hands - Feet - Torso - Head and neck - A and B
Head and neck
Diabetic ketoacidosis may result from which of the following conditions? - Hypoglycemia - Insulin shock - A blood glucose level of 70 to 110 mg/dL - High blood glucose levels - High blood bicarbonate
High blood glucose levels
Results of severe fluid restriction during weight loss attempts by a wrestler may include which of the following? - Higher resting heart rate - Increased renal flow - Increased stroke volume - Higher O2 consumption - Lower resting heart rate
Higher resting heart rate
Which of the following describes the plane and axis for cervical rotation? - Hormone, vertical - Horizontal, sagittal - Sagittal, anterior-posterior - Frontal, vertical - Frontal, horizontal
Hormone, vertical
Which of the following is not one of the 4 principles of the NATA Code of Ethics? - I: "Members Shall Practice With Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Welfare and Dignity of Others" - II: "Members Shall Comply With the Laws and Regulations Governing the Practice of Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Memberships Standards and the NATA Code of Ethics" - III: "Members Shall Maintain and Promote High Standards in Their Provision of Services" - IV: "Members May Engage in Conduct That Constitutes a Conflict of Interest if the BOC Board of Supervisors Grants Prior Approval" - A and C
IV: "Members May Engage in Conduct That Constitutes a Conflict of Interest if the BOC Board of Supervisors Grants Prior Approval"
Although ice bags are the most commonly used modality in the treatment of acute injuries, a drawback of this modality may be which of the following? - They leak easily - They take longer to cool the skin than reusable ice packs - Ice machines are expensive and their cost may be too prohibitive - Ice takes a long time to make on a regular basis - Ice machines tend to be unreliable
Ice machines are expensive and their cost may be too prohibitive
An athlete is brought into the athletic training facility with a 2.5-inch nail embedded in his foot. All of the following actions are appropriate in the treatment of this injury except: - Immediately remove the nail from the foot - Keep the athlete calm - Pack the nail and foot as they are in a large dressing to help control the bleeding and stabilize the object - Transport the athlete to the hospital with the nail still embedded in the foot - Verify that the athlete's tetanus shot is current
Immediately remove the nail from the foot
Where would a Baker's cyst be located? - In the popliteal fossa - In the groin area - On the breast - On the lip - The wrist
In the popliteal fossa
All of the following are effects of immobilization on muscle except: - Increase in muscle contraction time - Increase in muscle tension produced - Decrease in muscle fiber size - Decrease in total muscle weight - Decrease in neuromuscular efficiency
Increase in muscle tension produced
All of the following are physiological responses to cryotherapy except: - Increased metabolism - Decreased muscle spasm - Analgesia - Increased joint stiffness - B and D
Increased metabolism
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin? - Inhibits DNA synthesis - Inhibits cell wall synthesis - Inhibits protein synthesis - It is a metabolic inhibitor - It enhances protein catabolism
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
What is the primary mode of action of penicillin? - Increase the number of T-lymphocytes in the bloodstream - Inhibits the metabolism of the bacteria - Prevents bacterial reproduction - Breaks down the cell wall of the bacteria - Prevents viral reproduction
Inhibits the metabolism of the bacteria
All of the following are indications for the use of a warm whirlpool except: - Cleaning large, open wounds - Relieving pain - Initial edema reduction - Increasing range of motion - Reflexation
Initial edema reduction
Electrical stimulating currents are classified into 3 categories. Which of the following is not one of these categories? - Interferential current - Direct current - Pulsed current - Alternating current - Galvanic current
Interferential current
What is the hallmark sign of peripheral arterial disease? - Numbness of the hands and feet - Pallor of the hands and feet - Hyperlipidemia - Intermittent claudication - Pain and cramping of the lower extremities while in sitting
Intermittent claudication
All of the following are components of outcomes assessment methods from the Agreement-trust Matrix except: - Patient chart documentation - Internal chart audits - Randomized clinical trials - Patient review - A and D
Internal chart audits
Foot pronation results in __________ of the tibia during midsupport in the running gait. - External rotation - Internal rotation - Abduction - Adduction - Retroversion
Internal rotation
Which physical law is applied with the use of an infrared lamp? - Joule's law - Inverse square law - Wolff's law - Ohm's law - Newton's law
Inverse square law
Why is it important that an athlete with an abdominal injury never be given anything to eat or drink? - It increases the risk of surgery if an operative procedure becomes necessary - It will increase the athlete's blood glucose - It will cause blood to be shunted to the viscera, causing hypovolemic shock - It will cause metabolic acidosis - None of the above
It increases the risk of surgery if an operative procedure becomes necessary
Which of the following is true regarding the hepatitis B immunization? - It is a series of 3 shots given over 3 months - The one injection will be effective for a lifetime - The immunization may be given as an injection or nasal spray - It is not effective in children - It is a series of 3 shots given over a course of 9 months
It is a series of 3 shots given over a course of 9 months
All of the following are steps an athletic trainer can take to avoid litigation except: - Develop a comprehensive emergency plan - Establish a detailed, written job description - Establish a yearly plan for modality maintenance - Keep accurate records for all prescription medications dispensed - A and B
Keep accurate records for all prescription medications dispensed
The athletic trainer can avoid the risk of litigation by doing all of the following except: - Keep medical records confidential - Establish positive personal relationships with athletes - Create a safe playing environment with documentation of such - Keep an updated resume on file with the athletic director - B and C
Keep an updated resume on file with the athletic director
Which of the following movements is greatest in the thoracic region? - Lateral flexion of the spine - Flexion and extension of the spine - Rotation and extension of the spine - Flexion of the spine - None of the above
Lateral flexion of the spine
What should be avoided by an athlete who has frequent episodes of constipation? - Laxatives or enemas - High fiber diet - Bland diet - Calcium supplements - B and D
Laxatives or enemas
Type I diabetes is characterized by an impaired capacity to secrete insulin due to a beta cell defect. This type of diabetes is commonly seen in what type of individual? - Obese, geriatric - Lean, insulin dependent - Noninsulin dependent, obese - Noninsulin dependent, juvenile - None of the above
Lean, insulin dependent
According to Poiseuille's law, the __________ and __________ of a blood vessel are very critical in terms of resistance to blood flow. - Length, radius - Muscle type, contractility - Length, thickness - Direction, temperature - Direction, radius
Length, radius
Your athlete comes to the athletic training facility after injuring his neck and left arm. You suspect involvement of the C5, 6 nerve root. Which of the following actions would not be involved with an injury to a muscle with this innervation? - Little finger abduction - Elbow flexion - Shoulder abduction - Forearm supination - Shoulder flexion
Little finger abduction
Which of the following is a cardinal sign of inflammation? - Cyanosis - Loss of function - Cold skin - Numbness - None of the above
Loss of function
When developing an emergency plan, all of the following should be established except: - The athletic trainer and coaches should have the appropriate keys to important gates and locks - There should be a phone accessible for immediate use - The athletic trainer should be familiar with the community emergency medical system - Making sure there is a student athletic trainer available to accompany an injured athlete to the hospital is necessary - A and C
Making sure there is a student athletic trainer available to accompany an injured athlete to the hospital is necessary
All of the following types of infection are transmitted through the air except: - Meningitis - Pneumonia - Tuberculosis - Scarlet fever - Malaria
Malaria
Momentum is created by the combination of __________ and ___________. - Speed, weight - Mass, velocity - Acceleration, weight - Torque, friction - Acceleration, inertia
Mass, velocity
Although an athletic trainer has successfully passed the BOC exam, he or she must be educated on the rules and regulations of the state(s) in which he or she intends to practice. The individual must be knowledgeable of the state's: - Certification guidelines - Code of ethics - Medical practice act - Board of directors directives - OSHA guidelines
Medical practice act
Although no cure exists for myasthenia gravis, medical treatment to minimize the symptoms include which of the following? - Medications that act on the neuromuscular junction - Cold laser - Skeletal muscle relaxants - Radiation - Antipyretic drugs
Medications that act on the neuromuscular junction
A pulsed current may be __________ or __________. - Monophasic, biphasic - Alternating, direct - Direct, monophasic - Alternating, biphasic - None of the above
Monophasic, biphasic
Which of the following structures is affected in an individual who has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig disease)? - Epidermis - Motor neuron - Axon - Neuromuscular junction - Prefrontal cortex of the brain
Motor neuron
When assisting the general public in understanding the term sports medicine, the definition should include which of the following descriptors? - Strength training - Physician - Rehabilitation - Fitness - Multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary
What is the primary component of striated skeletal muscle? - Sarcomere - Muscle fiber - Myofibril - Fascicle - None of the above
Muscle fiber
Significant losses of electrolytes, such as sodium, chloride, potassium, or magnesium, during heavy exercise may lead to symptoms such as __________ or __________. - Drop in pressure, diuresis - Muscle strains, ligament strains - Dyspnea, indigestion - Muscular cramps, heat illness - None of the above
Muscular cramps, heat illness
What is a type of tort in which an athletic trainer fails to act as a reasonably prudent athletic trainer would act under the same circumstances? - Breach of contract - Omission - Abandonment - Negligence - Foreseeable harm
Negligence
An athlete steps out of a whirlpool onto a slippery, wet floor and slips and falls, fracturing his wrist. The athletic trainer may be considered __________ in this case. - Negligent - Immune - A plaintiff - A witness - Not guilty
Negligent
One of your high school baseball players is having elbow surgery at the end of the season. He is a major league prospect, and a scout has asked you to detail the surgery and outline the anticipated rehabilitation. When answering the scout's questions, the athletic trainer should do which of the following? - Refer the scout to the athletic director - Refer the scout to the team physician - Refer the scout to the athlete - None of the above - All of the above
None of the above
What type of fracture fails to heal spontaneously within a normal time frame? - Malunion - Oblique - Osteogenesis - Nonunion - Spiral
Nonunion
Under what condition can CPR be stopped? - If a rib is fractured during the effort - The athlete vomits - The athlete aspirates - Not until the athletic trainer is exhausted, spontaneous respirations and pulse have returned, or a physician or another party continues CPR in place of the athletic trainer - A and C
Not until the athletic trainer is exhausted, spontaneous respirations and pulse have returned, or a physician or another party continues CPR in place of the athletic trainer
How many servings of fruit should an athlete have as a minimum daily requirement? - 2 to 6 servings - 5 to 7 servings - 2 to 4 servings - Number of servings are according to the athlete's age - Number of servings are according to the athlete's height and weight
Number of servings are according to the athlete's height and weight
A patient presents with an acute injury of the foot and has an antalgic gait pattern. Which of the following should you do first? - Have the patient run half speed on a treadmill for cardiorespiratory health - Give the patient crunches - Instruct the patient in a heel-to-toe gait pattern - Observe/palpate the injured area for gross deformity and point tenderness - Have the patient wear an open toe shoe
Observe/palpate the injured area for gross deformity and point tenderness
An athlete who wipes off his golf clubs after every shot and constantly makes sure each club is returned to exactly the same spot in his bag every time it is used is demonstrating which of the following behaviors? - Obsessive-compulsive - Anxiety disorder - Staleness - Overachievement - Obsessive-defiant disorder
Obsessive-compulsive
The athletic trainer notices one of the baseball players routinely cleans his cleats after every game and practice so no dirt is visible and checks his equipment bag multiple times to assure himself his "lucky towel" is with him. This is an example of what type of behavior? - Schizophrenic - Anxiety - Obsessive-compulsive - Passive-aggressive - A and B
Obsessive-compulsive
Bone grows via a process of apposition and resorption on its surface. Which of the following cells are responsible for the resorption of bone during its growth or repair? - Osteoblasts - Osteocytes - Osteophils - Osteoclasts - None of the above
Osteoclasts
When evaluating a patient for a Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease, the athletic trainer should be sure to do the following: - Abduct, extend, and externally rotate the shoulder while palpating the brachial pulse - Palpate for effusion over Gerdy's tubercle - Perform Thompson's test - Check the level of the sacroiliac joints - Palpate the inferior patellar pole with the patient's knee extended and the patellar tendon relaxed
Palpate the inferior patellar pole with the patient's knee extended and the patellar tendon relaxed
Foot drop may be indicative of what pathology? - Plantar nerve injury - Shin splints - Osteochondritis dissecans - Achilles tendinitis - Peroneal nerve injury
Peroneal nerve injury
Which of the following muscles does not dorsiflex the ankle? - Extensor digitorum longus - Peroneus tertius - Tibialis anterior - Peroneus brevis - A and C
Peroneus brevis
Which muscle does not assist in plantarflexion of the ankle? - Peroneus tertius - Posterior tibialis - Plantaris - Soleus - Gastrocnemius
Peroneus tertius
What is the potential to influence the behavior of a superior called? - Superior power - Position power - Counter power - Subordination power - Personal power
Personal power
An athlete come to the athletic trainer holding a tooth that has just been knocked out of his mouth. What would be the proper steps for the athletic trainer to take to allow for a successful reimplantation? - Try to put it back in place and use a topical ointment for pain - Put the tooth in a jar of water and tell the athlete to store it in a refrigerator until he can see a dentist - There is nothing the athletic trainer can do because the tooth is dead - Place the tooth in a cloth soaked with saline or water and get the athlete to a dentist within 30 minutes - None of the above
Place the tooth in a cloth soaked with saline or water and get the athlete to a dentist within 30 minutes
An individual who has sustained a psychologically traumatic event may experience a numbing of general responsiveness, insomnia, or increased aggressiveness. This is known as which of the following? - Paranoia - Obsessive-compulsive disorder - Tourette syndrome - Post-traumatic stress disorder - Bipolar disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Which of the following is considered a medical emergency? - Colles' fracture - Posterior elbow dislocation - Gamekeeper's thumb - Lunate dislocation - Scaphoid fracture
Posterior elbow dislocation
The __________ pulse and __________ pulse should be palpated after an acute traumatic injury to the knee area to make sure the peripheral circulation to the involved limb is adequate. - Posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis - Anterior tibial, plantar - Saphenous, dorsalis pedis - Femoral, posterior tibial - Femoral, popliteal
Posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis
The process by which something is done in a sports medicine program is defined as a(n) __________. - Procedure - Policy - Agreement - Chain of command - Protocol
Procedure
Deep frostbite is a medical emergency. What would the proper course of treatment be for this problem? - Very slow, careful rewarming of the body part with warm water - Firm, sustained pressure of the hand on the affected body part - Rapid rewarming of the affected body part with warm water - Quick friction in order to increase local circulation - None of the above
Rapid rewarming of the affected body part with warm water
What is a vascular reaction to cold that results in a white, red, or blue discoloration of the extremities? - Neurapraxia - Analgesia - Raynaud's phenomenon - Hypothermia - Cyanosis
Raynaud's phenomenon
One of your athletes is complaining of constipation related to a dietary change. Which of the following would be the most appropriate recommendation for the athletic trainer to make? - Recommend a diet high in fish oils - Recommend increased fluid intake and increased intake of fruits, bulk vegetables, and cereal - Recommend an increased diet of red meat and legumes - Decrease the intake of green, leafy vegetables, and cereals to decrease bulk - All of the above
Recommend increased fluid intake and increased intake of fruits, bulk vegetables, and cereal
Knee braces can be classified as either functional, prophylactic, or rehabilitative. Which type of brace might be worn for 1 to 2 weeks after a grade II medial collateral ligament tear? - Functional - Prophylactic - Rehabilitative - Custom fit - No brace is necessary for this injury
Rehabilitative
What may proteinuria indicate? - Pancreatitis - Possible gallstones - Renal or urinary tract pathology - Diabetes - Crohn's disease
Renal or urinary tract pathology
Which of the following is the most common order for steps in recruiting and hiring sports medicine personnel? - Request for position, application collection, position request approval - Application collection, position vacancy notice, offer of contract - Request for position, telephone interview, hiring - Hiring, offer of contract, request for position - Application collection, interview, request for position
Request for position, telephone interview, hiring
Which of the following is known as the separation of electrically charged particles causing a transmembrane electrical potential difference? - Resting membrane potential - Membrane permeability threshold - Electrogenic pump - Depolarization threshold - Ion interference
Resting membrane potential
Which is not a sign/symptom of postconcussion syndrome? - Dizziness - Restlessness - Behavioral changes - Visual disturbances - All of the above are signs or symptoms of postconcussion syndrome
Restlessness
Ultrasound is based on the __________ effect. - Resonance - Sounding - Cavitation - Phoresor - Reverse piezoelectric
Reverse piezoelectric
What occurs during a joint mobilization technique when a convex surface moves on a concave surface? - Roll and glide occur in opposite directions - Glide and spin occur in opposite directions - A shearing force occurs at the joint surface - Roll and glide occur in the same direction - Straight glide in same direction
Roll and glide occur in opposite directions
A rugby player sustains a confirmed head injury during a game and is removed from the game. All of the following are symptoms/signs of increasing intracerebral pressure that the athletic trainer should monitor except: - Nausea and vomiting - Pupil irregularity - Increase in systolic blood pressure with decrease in diastolic blood pressure - Romberg's sign - Changes in cognition
Romberg's sign
Which of the following is the only NSAID used topically in the United States? - Salicylate - Ibuprofen - Meloxicam - Celebrex - Naproxen NA
Salicylate
Where is the primary location for adenosine triphosphate production in skeletal muscle? - Sarcomere - Sarcoplasm - Sarcolemma - Sarcoplasmic reticulum - Mitochondria
Sarcomere
The pes anserinus is made up of the tendons of what 3 muscles? - Biceps femoris, gracilis, semitendinosus - Iliotibial band, sartorius, semimembranosus - Sartorius, gracilis, semimembranosus - Sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus - Tensor fasciae latae, gracilis, semitendinosus
Sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus
To test the function of the rhomboid major muscle, the athletic trainer should ask the patient to perform what movement? - Scapular retraction - Shoulder internal rotation - Scapular protraction - Shoulder shrug - Shoulder external rotation
Scapular retraction
What class lever does the gastrocnemius use during plantar flexion? - First - Second - Third - Fourth - Fifth
Second
___________ shock is a widely disseminated infection in many areas of the body, with the infection being borne through the blood from one tissue to another. - Cardiogenic - Septic - Psychogenic - Metabolic - Hypovolemic
Septic
Which of the following muscles does not adduct the shoulder? - Pectoralis major - Teres major - Subscapularis - Latissimus dorsi - Serratus anterior
Serratus anterior
When recommending a running sneaker the athletic trainer should recommend a sole that has what major qualities? - Shock absorbing with a wide last - Durable and noncompressive - Shock absorbing and durable - Durable with a rigid midsole - None of the above
Shock absorbing and durable
A show with __________ and ___________ cleats has been shown to reduce the risk of knee injuries. - Longer, fewer - Shorter, more - Longer, more - Shorter, fewer - Longer, sharper
Shorter, more
What are the 3 most commonly affected organ systems in Marfan syndrome? - Skeletal, auditory, sensory - Dermatological, auditory, neurological - Neurological, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal - Skeletal, ocular, cardiovascular - Neurological, cardiovascular, ocular
Skeletal, ocular, cardiovascular
Anxiety is often manifested by all of the following symptoms except: - Tachycardia - Nausea - Intense worry - Paranoia - Sleepiness
Sleepiness
Which of the following is not a sign of a diabetic coma? - Fast and weak pulse - Deep and sighing respirations - Livid, later pale, skin - Slow and weak pulse - Fruity-smelling breath
Slow and weak pulse
Which of the following is not a sign of hypovolemic shock? - Low blood pressure - Rapid and weak pulse - Shallow and extremely rapid respiration - Slow and weak pulse - Agitation
Slow and weak pulse
You are part of a planning committee that has been given the responsibility of designing the new athletic training facility at your school. You have been through the initial process of conducting a needs assessment and selecting an architect/contractor. You now are meeting with the architect to begin the development of the schematic drawings that will be submitted for approval. __________ and __________ are 2 major elements that must be addressed in these schematic drawings. - Plumbing, electrical layouts - Space needs, traffic patterns - Field access, escape routes - Aesthetics, large equipment positioning - Color, furniture location
Space needs, traffic patterns
Which of the following is the most common type of cerebral palsy? - Flaccid - Spastic - Dyskinetic - Ataxic - Atrophic
Spastic
During vigorous activity, accessory muscles come into play to aid respiration. During inspiration, these muscles include the __________ and __________. - Upper trapezius, levator scapulae - Sternocleidomastoid, scalenes - Intercostals, abdominals - Intercostals, levator scapulae - Abdominals, sternoclediomastoid
Sternocleidomastoid, scalenes
What is the internal reaction or resistance of tissue to an external load called? - Mechanical failure - Strain - Stress - Yield point - Threshold
Stress
Just before a big game, one of your patients is demonstrating symptoms of moderate anxiety. Which of the following responses would be appropriate when caring for the patient? - Tell the patient to "get a grip on himself" - Tell the patient you feel sorry for him - Tell the patient to talk to the coach - Tell the patient it is okay to be nervous but to focus on his goal - Tell the patient you will ask the team physician to prescribe an antidepressant
Tell the patient it is okay to be nervous but to focus on his goal
The rotator cuff consists of all of the following muscles except: - Supraspinatus - Infraspinatus - Teres major - Subscapularis - Teres minor
Teres major
Prevention of a chronic or debilitating illness or injury through appropriate care and rehabilitation is called what? - Primary prevention - Secondary prevention - Tertiary prevention - Luminary prevention - Bimodal prevention
Tertiary prevention
Which of the following is not a good reason to refer an athlete to a psychiatrist or psychologist? - The athlete is showing undue concern over minor injuries, but the concern is brief - His or her psychological stress is intense or persistent - There is any suggestion of suicide - There is a loss of contact with reality - C and D
The athlete is showing undue concern over minor injuries, but the concern is brief
All of the following structures should be evaluated before and after a dislocated elbow is reduced except: - The median nerve - The radial nerve - The neurovascular status of the brachial artery - The ulnar nerve - The axillary nerve
The axillary nerve
Joint mechanoreceptors are found in all of the following structures except: - Ligaments - The brain - Menisci - Fat pads - Musculotendinous junction
The brain
Where is the origin of the vastus lateralis located? - Gerdy's tubercle - The anterior inferior iliac spine - The greater trochanter of the femur - The lateral aspect of the femur - Lister's tubercle
The lateral aspect of the femur
__________ states that muscle strength, power, endurance, and hypertrophy increase only when muscles perform workloads greater than those loads previously encountered. - PRE principle - The DAPRE principle - The strength-duration curve - The power training principle - The overload principle
The overload principle
You suspect one of your soccer players is experiencing "training staleness." Which of the following should you assess when developing a counseling approach with the patient? - The level of the patient's ability to play the sport - The relationship between the patient and his family - The patient's training schedule and diet - The patient's competition schedule - The relationship between the patient and coach
The patient's training schedule and diet
When taking a blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer, at what point is the systolic pressure noted? - The point at which the pulse disappears - The point at which the pulse is first heard - At a point between 150 and 200 mm Hg - When the brachial pulse is first palpated as the cuff is deflated - When the radial pulse is first heard as the cuff deflates
The point at which the pulse is first heard
Sickle-cell anemia may cause rhabdomyolysis in the athlete. Which of the following is a cardinal sign of rhabdomyolysis? - Bleeding from the ear - The presence of myoglobin in the urine - Yellowing of the nailbeds of the fingers and toes - Yellowing of the conjunctiva of the eyes - Dyspnea
The presence of myoglobin in the urine
All of the following are true about infectious mononucleosis except: - The attack rate is highest between 15 to 25 year old's - The virus is excreted in saliva - The primary symptom is low back pain - It is caused by transmission of the Epstein-Barr virus - It causes splenomegaly in over half of all cases
The primary symptom is low back pain
When manually resisting the tibia during knee extension, all of the following statements regarding the torque produced are true except: - The torque of an external force (ie, the hand against the anterior tibia) can be increased by increasing the magnitude of the applied force - The torque of an external force can be increased by applying the force perpendicular to the tibial crest - The torque of an external force can be increased by moving the force distally near the ankle - The torque of an external force can be increased by applying the force parallel to the tibial shaft - A and B
The torque of an external force can be increased by applying the force parallel to the tibial shaft
Which of the following is not a cause of a weight-training injury? - The use of a "spotter" - Barbell or platform defects - Poor technique - Not properly warming up before lifting weights - C and D
The use of a "spotter"
Weight loss occurs when which of the following conditions exists? - Less than 1000 calories are expended per day - There is a negative caloric balance - There is a positive caloric balance - There is a perfect caloric balance - None of the above
There is a negative caloric balance
While performing an isometric contraction, a patient should be instructed to breathe normally to prevent the valsalva's effect. Which of the following occurs when the patient produces the valsalva's effect? - The patient experiences dyspnea - The patient will hyperventilate - The patient becomes hypotensive - There is a significant, rapid ride in blood pressure - The patient will pass out
There is a significant, rapid ride in blood pressure
During your examination of a patient who has been complaining of weakness when using the rowing machine in the weight room, you notice his right latissimus dorsi muscle appears atrophied. Which nerve is affected? - Trigeminal - Thoracodorsal - Dorsal scapular - Thoracic spinal - None of the above
Thoracodorsal
When explaining to a parent the difference between an athletic trainer and a physical therapist, the expertise of a physical therapist might be best described by which of the following? - Expertise in the rehabilitation of the handicapped individual - Those health care professionals trained in the rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries - Those individuals trained in the rehabilitation of a diverse population - Expertise in the rehabilitation of athletic, geriatric, and neurologically impaired populations - None of the above
Those individuals trained in the rehabilitation of a diverse population
Eliminating negative thoughts that are connected to the effects of anxiety by substituting a positive thought in its place is known as which of the following? - Disassociation - Autogenic training - Redirection - Thought stopping - Thought substitution
Thought stopping
On of your patients has been diagnosed with Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease. Which of the following is not appropriate when advising the patient in regard to minimizing his symptoms? - To increase the strength of the vastus medialis obliquus muscle with isotonic quadriceps strengthening exercises - Use ice packs frequently to minimize pain and swelling - Avoid stressful activities, such as running, for approximately 6 months - Avoid deep squatting - All of the above
To increase the strength of the vastus medialis obliquus muscle with isotonic quadriceps strengthening exercises
A patient complains of nocturnal itching, and he presents with dark lines between his fingers, toes, and the volar aspects of his wrists, and the genitalia. Permethrin 5% cream would be an appropriate treatment for this scenario
True
A patient should be referred to a physician after a concussion when there is a loss of consciousness on the field; amnesia lasting longer than 15 minutes; deterioration of neurologic function; unequal, dilated, or unreactive pupils; irregularity in respirations; or vomiting
True
A patient suffering from burnout may be experiencing feelings and thoughts of emotional instability, depression, a reduced sense of accomplishment, and lack of interest in activity or sport
True
Conjunctivitis can be prevented through good hand washing and proper eyelid hygiene
True
The ideal relationship between the athletic trainer and athlete is built on __________ and __________. - Encouragement, effective listening - A positive attitude, a sense of humor - Luck, "good chemistry" - Trust, mutual respect - Trust, a good insurance policy
Trust, mutual respect
Which of the following medications is not an NSAID? - Aspirin - Motrin - Tylenol - Celebrex - Aleve
Tylenol
The __________ is a charge that represents the maximum amount that an insurance company will pay a provider. - HCFA - NCR - ADA - CPT - UCR
UCR
What is the prudent method of transporting an athlete with a suspected spinal injury? - Do not move the athlete until a doctor is present - Use a stretcher - Fireman's carry - Use a spine board with medical assistance - Use a wheelchair
Use a spine board with medical assistance
What is the best method of determining the recovery status of the hand and forearm after a flexor injury? - Use of a KT-1000 arthrometer - Assessing the strength of a handshake - Manual muscle testing of the wrist - Use of a hand dynamometer - Electromyography testing
Use of a hand dynamometer
Which of the following is not part of the treatment for plantar fasciitis? - Heel cups - Soft orthotics - Ultrasound - Arch taping - Use of a metatarsal bar
Use of a metatarsal bar
Keratoderma can be prevented by all of the following except: - Wearing 2 pairs of socks - Applying a lubricant to the skin to prevent friction - Using an antifungal ointment - Using a glove or moleskin - Wearing properly fitting shoes
Using an antifungal ointment
A patient you have just evaluated for a possible head injury has a noticeable facial droop on the left side of his face. Which cranial nerve(s) is involved? - I - IV, V - VII - III, IX - II, VI
VII
Holding a vibrating tuning fork next to the athlete's ear to determine air conduction of sound is a test for the __________ cranial nerve. - VIII - VI - V - X - III
VIII
A diet that is very low in carbohydrates may result in all of the following except: - Fatigue - Hypoglycemia - Ketosis - Very high blood pH levels - Headaches
Very high blood pH levels
A female gymnast is complaining of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, such as irritability, anxiety, depression, and bloating. Which of the following vitamins might be helpful in alleviating these symptoms? - Vitamin B6 - Vitamin B12 - Vitamin K - Vitamin A - Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
In which of the following sports would plyometric training be beneficial? - Rock climbing - Cross-country - Volleyball - Archery - Swimming
Volleyball
What is the brand name for the NSAID diclofenac? - Indocin - Voltaren - Orudis - Feldene - Relafen
Voltaren
When is maximum protection provided by a properly fitting mouthguard? - When it is made of a flexible, resilient material and is form fitted to the teeth and upper jaw - When it is made of a rigid, plastic material that is fitted to both the upper and lower jaw - When it is certified by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment - When it is certified by the National Collegiate Athletic Association - When it contains titanium fibers
When it is made of a flexible, resilient material and is form fitted to the teeth and upper jaw
External muscular force available for useful work is the result of all of the following factors except: - The velocity of muscular shortening - Whether the muscle is fast or slow twitch - The angle of the pull of the muscle - The length of the muscle - C and D
Whether the muscle is fast or slow twitch
What are the most appropriate exercises for a diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis? - Kegel exercises - McKenzie extension exercises - Lumbar stabilization exercises - Postural awareness exercises - Williams' flexion exercises
Williams' flexion exercises
When is seasonal affective disorder (SAD) most likely to occur? - Winter - Spring and summer - Fall - Summer into the Fall - None of the above
Winter
When providing "emotional first aid" to a newly injured patient, if the athletic trainer notices the patient failing to answer questions, looks confused, and is lacking emotion, how should the athletic trainer appropriately respond? - Give the patient "space" and let him or her come to you - With empathy and encourage the patient to express feelings - Be direct and firm with questioning - Ask the patient if he or she is "on any medication" - None of the above
With empathy and encourage the patient to express feelings
When rehabilitating the lateral epicondylitis, which muscle group needs to be strengthened? - Wrist flexors - Wrist extensors - Elbow flexors - Elbow extensors - Shoulder abductors
Wrist extensors
The temperature of a thermometer reading is given in degrees Celsius. What formula must be used to convert the temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit? - (Temperature in Fahrenheit - 32) x 5/9 - (Temperature in Celsius - 32) x 5/9 - (Temperature in Celsius x 9/5) + 32 - (Temperature in Celsius + 32) x 5/9 - None of the above
(Temperature in Celsius x 9/5) + 32
The NATA's position statement on the prevention of pediatric overuse injuries suggests a pediatric athlete should have at least __________ per week from competitive practices, competitions, and sport-specific training. - 1 to 2 days off - 3 days off - 3 to 5 days off - 2 to 3 days off - 0.5 to 1 full day off
1 to 2 days off
All of the following movements occur in the sagittal plane except: - Hip abduction - Shoulder flexion - Knee extension - Hip flexion - Elbow flexion
Hip abduction
Delayed-onset muscle soreness normally occurs how long after a strenuous exercise session? - 1 hour after exercise - 12 hours after exercise - 24 to 72 hours after exercise - 4 to 6 hours after exercise - Immediately after exercise
24 to 72 hours after exercise
What is an upward force experienced by a body in a fluid that acts in the opposite direction of gravity and is responsible for the feeling of weightlessness in water? - Specific gravity - Viscosity - Hydrostatic pressure - Buoyancy - None of the above
Buoyancy
Paraffin bath therapy is commonly used on the hands and feet as a method of superficial heating. To keep the paraffin mixture in a molten state, the temperature should be maintained between: - 100 degrees Fahrenheit to 115 degrees Fahrenheit - 80 degrees Fahrenheit to 105 degrees Fahrenheit - 126 degrees Fahrenheit to 130 degrees Fahrenheit - 118 degrees Fahrenheit to 125 degrees Fahrenheit - 140 degrees Fahrenheit to 150 degrees Fahrenheit
126 degrees Fahrenheit to 130 degrees Fahrenheit
All of the following are functions of the liver except: - Carbohydrate metabolism - Detoxification of blood - Protein synthesis - Detoxification of urine - Bile production
Detoxification of urine
What must the athletic trainer establish with the athlete prior to and during the rehabilitation in order for the rehabilitation of an injured athlete to be successful? - A good rapport - A position of dominance - A deadline by which the athlete must return to full-time participation in his or her sport - The understanding that the coach has the final decision in his or her rehabilitation sessions - B and C
A good rapport
All of the following are items used to prevent internal ear damage from excessive noise except: - Ear plugs - Ear muffs - Semi-aural devices - A headband - B and C
A headband
What is the most commonly used frequency in short-wave diathermy? - 10 MHz - 27.33 MHz - 4068 Hz - 2450 MHz - None of the above
27.33 MHz
What is the maximum number of degrees of freedom a joint can possess? - 2 - 5 - 4 - 6 - 3
3
What is the normal dosage for one tablet of aspirin? - 200 mg - 400 mg - 500 mg - 375 mg - 325 mg
325 mg
What is the compression-to-breath ratio during one-person adult CPR? - 5:1 - 30:2 - 15:1 - 5:2 - 2:15
30:2
When performing 2-person adult CPR, what is the correct compression-to-breath ratio? - 5:2 - 30:2 - 15:1 - 5:1 - 2:5
30:2
Which of the following joints is an example of a hinge joint? - Acromioclavicular - Atlantoaxial - Talocrural - Shoulder - Elbow
Elbow
When a patient has a seizure, it is important to restrain his or her movements so he or she does not hurt himself or herself and gently awaken the patient after the convulsions have stopped
False
Which of the following is a priority when developing a sports medicine center for the local community? - An area for massage therapy - A mission statement - An open house - An educational seminar for coaches - All of the above
A mission statement
Trendelenburg's test is a method used to evaluate the competence of what structures? - Hip flexors - Peroneal muscles - Hip abductors - Erector spinae - Abdominals
Hip abductors
Adverse effect of insulin use include all of the following except: - Hypoglycemia - Weight gain - Immune-based responses - Lipohypertrophy - Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia
When resolving a conflict, there are many approaches that an athletic trainer can take to successfully manage a difficult situation. Of the following conflict resolution methods, which one is least likely to successfully resolve a problem? - Compromise - Collaboration - Negotiation - Avoidance - A and B
Avoidance
When a patient reports to the athletic trainer complaining of lateral hip pain, all of the following conditions might be the source of pain except: - Trochanteric bursitis - Strain of the gluteus medius - Lumbar discogenic disease - Avulsion of the ischial tuberosity - Strain of the tensor fasciae latae
Avulsion of the ischial tuberosity
Which artery is closely involved with the brachial plexus and becomes the brachial artery at the lower border of the tendon of the teres major muscle? - Subclavian - Radial - Axillary - Subscapular - None of the above
Axillary
An athlete reports to you that another member of the women's gymnastics team has a recognizable problem with eating. She reports that the athlete binge eats, followed by self-induced vomiting. What is this athlete suffering from? - Anorexia nervosa - Amenorrhea - Bulimia nervosa - B and C - None of the above
Bulimia nervosa
When there is a luxation of a tooth, the athletic trainer should make every effort to reimplant the tooth into its normal place or get the tooth to a dentist as soon as possible for reimplantation
False
Which of the following is not a type of insurance policy that is offered to organizations seeking to purchase insurance for athletic teams? - Accident insurance - Indemnity policy - Basic medical coverage - Group insurance - Capitation
Capitation
Which of the following is not an indication for diathermy? - To increase local circulation - Reduction of spasms - Pain relief - Cardiac abnormalities - Osteoarthritis
Cardiac abnormalities
Which of the following organisms is one of the most common causes of vaginitis in women? - AIDS - Genital herpes - Chlamydia trachomatis - Candida - Gonorrhea
Candida
Fixed payments made on a monthly basis to a managed care provider are known as what type of reimbursement? - Point-of-service plan - Fee for service - Third-party reimbursement - Capitation - Managed care option
Capitation
Signs and symptoms of addiction for a physically active individual may include all of the following except: - Attendance problems - Deterioration of athletic performance - Escalating issues with school, job, and team - Belligerent behavior - Desire to stay close to the team and coach when away from the performance venue
Desire to stay close to the team and coach when away from the performance venue
The patellar tendon reflex correlates to what spinal level? - L1 - L2-4 - L5 - L5-S1 - S1
L2-4
Smooth muscle tissue is found in all of the following structures except: - Lungs - Arterial walls - Colon - Intestines - Scalenes
Scalenes
Hallmark signs of endometriosis are severe abdominal cramping and heavy menstrual bleeding
True
Lomotil is what type of medication? - Antibiotic - Antidiarrheal - Antifungal agent - Antiemetic - Antipyretic
Antidiarrheal
Isotonic external rotation of the glenohumeral joint during shoulder rehabilitation focuses on what muscles? - Infraspinatus - Teres minor - Posterior deltoid - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
How far from the skin surface should the ultrasound transducer head be kept when utilizing the underwater technique? - Between 1 and 3 inches - 3 inches - 5 inches - 0.5 to 1 inch from the skin surface - 3 to 5 inches
0.5 to 1 inch from the skin surface
Which of the following intensities is considered medium intensity when treating an area with ultrasound? - 0.8 to 1.5 watts per square cm - 1.5 to 2.0 watts per square cm - 1.0 to 3.0 total watts - 5.0 to 8.0 total watts - < 0.8 watts per square cm
0.8 to 1.5 watts per square cm
All of the following are contraindications for the use of aquatic therapy except: - An excessive fear of the water - An open wound - An athlete who is unable to tread water - Urinary tract infection - A skin infection
An athlete who is unable to tread water
What is a major side effect of the NSAID group? - Vertigo - Tinnitus - Drowsiness - Blurred vision - Gastrointestinal upset
Gastrointestinal upset
Body fat percentage should not go below ___________ in females because the internal organs lose a protective layer of fat. - 20% - 25% - 17% - 12% - 8%
12%
Bracing for scoliosis of the spine may be effective with all ages except: - 5 year olds - 10 year olds - 18 year olds - 14 year olds - Bracing is not effective at any age
18 year olds
When was the NATA officially formed? - 1948 - 1953 - 1955 - 1962 - 1950
1950
Which muscle grade denotes active muscle movement in a gravity-eliminated position? - -3/5 - +3/5 - 5/5 - 1/5 - 2/5
2/5
How quickly may the adaptations in skeletal muscle reverse if strength training is discontinued or interrupted during rehabilitation? - 24 hours - 36 hours - 48 hours - 1 week - 4 weeks
48 hours
Conventional TENS uses a frequency in the ___________ pulses per second range with a phase duration of __________ useconds. - 50 to 100, 250 - 50 to 100, 2 to 50 - 2 to 4, > 150 - > 100, 20 to 30 - < 10, 50
50 to 100, 2 to 50
During the acute phase of an ankle injury, the water temperature of a whirlpool should be set at what temperature? - 37 degrees Celsius to 37.7 degrees Fahrenheit - 55 degrees Fahrenheit to 65 degrees Fahrenheit - 30 degrees Fahrenheit to 35 degrees Fahrenheit - 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit - 40 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius
55 degrees Fahrenheit to 65 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for a child between 6 to 10 years of age? - 60 to 105 mm Hg - 80 to 122 mm Hg - 90 to 140 mm Hg - 90 to 110 mm Hg - 80 to 110 mm Hg
80 to 122 mm Hg
In order to be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, a patient must be underweight by __________ or below what is considered normal weight for him or her. - 70% - 50% - 25% - 85% - 65%
85%
Portable radios and landline telephones are preferred over personal cell phones when communicating in an emergency primarily because of which of the following? - Cell phones are easy to misplace - Personal equipment should not be used in an emergency - Cell phones do not have a secured frequency - The use of cell phones violates HIPAA laws - A cell phone may be unreliable in some areas due to weak cellular signals
A cell phone may be unreliable in some areas due to weak cellular signals
The athletic trainer performs a cervical distraction test on a patient. A positive finding is observed. This is indicative of which of the following? - Tumor - Soft tissue inflammation - Traction injury to the brachial plexus - Cervical disc herniation - A nerve root compression or facet dysfunction
A nerve root compression or facet dysfunction
Which of the following health care providers would be known as a primary care provider? - A physical therapist - An orthopedic technician - A nurse - An athletic trainer - A physician
A physician
You have been given the opportunity to assist in hiring a new team physician. What type of agreement should be drawn up between the school and the physician? - School emergency systems agreement - A noncompete agreement - A medical consent agreement - A physician's letter of agreement - Liability contract agreement
A physician's letter of agreement
One of your patients is having significant pain as a result of a hallux valgus deformity. Which of the following individuals should the athletic trainer consult with in the care of this patient? - A hand surgeon - A physical therapist - A podiatrist - A dentist - A neurologist
A podiatrist
There are 2 types of heel cups that are designed to help prevent heel bruises. Of these 2 heel cups, which has an elevated heel that can compress downward so that the heel never actually makes contact with the interior of the shoe? - A rubberized padded cup - A rigid plastic cup - A jelly-filled cushion cup - An air-filled cushion cup - All of the above
A rubberized padded cup
What is negligence? - A situation in which an athletic trainer fails to act as a reasonably prudent athletic trainer would act under the same circumstances - A legal wrong, other than breach of contract, for which a remedy will be provided, usually in the form of monetary damage - An unexcused failure to perform the duties specified in a contract - Liability generating conduct associated with the adverse outcome of a patient treatment - None of the above
A situation in which an athletic trainer fails to act as a reasonably prudent athletic trainer would act under the same circumstances
Which of the following describes an insurance "rider?" - A supplementary clause to an insurance contract that covers the cost of conditions that extend beyond those associated with the standard policy - The usual fee charged by a health care provider for a particular service - A policy that pays for medical expenses only after all of the athlete's other medical insurance policies have reached their limit - A universally accepted insurance claim form used by hospitals - None of the above
A supplementary clause to an insurance contract that covers the cost of conditions that extend beyond those associated with the standard policy
Which of the following is an example of a papule? - A freckle - A wart - A hive - A friction blister - A fungus
A wart
Which of the following drugs is used to treat the herpes simplex virus? - Penicillin G (Bicillin LA) - Doxycycline (Vibramycin) - Azithromycin (Zithromax) - Acyclovir (Zovirax) - Permethrin (Elimite)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Fat is a nutrient that is utilized as an energy source in the form of triglycerides. Triglycerides are stored in what type of cell? - Striated - Lipoma - Beta - White blood cells - Adipose
Adipose
All of the following are ways athletic trainers can help keep insurance premiums to a minimum except: - Insist that the athletes purchase their own personal insurance - Adopt and communicate policies that increase the institution's financial obligations to those injuries that are covered by the school's insurance policy - Spread the risk among all concerned parties - Pass the cost or some fraction of the cost to the athlete - Have the team physician see athletes in the athletic training facility
Adopt and communicate policies that increase the institution's financial obligations to those injuries that are covered by the school's insurance policy
Which of the following carries impulses toward the central nervous system? - Synaptic connections - Afferent pathways - Efferent pathways - Dendrites - Efferent axons
Afferent pathways
Under what condition(s) is a patient likely to experience a stress fracture of a bone? - After a few high loads or many small loads are applied to the bone - After a large traumatic insult to the bone - After a traumatic incident that is quickly followed by a few small loads to the bone - After 1 or 2 small loads are applied to the bone - None of the above
After a few high loads or many small loads are applied to the bone
A patient becomes hysterical after learning she has suffered a severe shoulder injury and cannot compete in her sport anymore. She is crying, screaming, and generally appears out of control. The appropriate response from the athletic trainer would be which of the following? - Find her coach and have him deal with her - Call her parents and have one of them calm her down - Give the patient "space" - Allow the patient to express her fears but remain calm and demonstrate understanding. Assist the patient in seeing the problem in proportion to the situation - Tell the patient she is acting like a 3 year old
Allow the patient to express her fears but remain calm and demonstrate understanding. Assist the patient in seeing the problem in proportion to the situation
All of the following are important steps in avoiding legal problems when administering care to the patient except: - Keeping accurate records - Staying familiar with the health history of the patient - Following orders of the team physician - Allowing the coach to decide when the patient should return to play after injury - B and C
Allowing the coach to decide when the patient should return to play after injury
What type of waveform is produced when the current flow direction reverses on regular intervals? - Galvanic current - Pulsed current - Alternating current - Faradic current - None of the above
Alternating current
The strength of a current flow is known as what? - Rheobase - Resistance - Amperage - Voltage - None of the above
Amperage
Of the following statements, which is true about anatomic pulleys? - Anatomic pulleys change the direction of the muscle force but not the magnitude of the force - Anatomic pulleys always deflect the line of pull of a muscle away from the joint axis - Anatomic pulleys change the direction and magnitude of the force - Anatomic pulleys improve leverage and, therefore, increase the magnitude of the force - None of the above
Anatomic pulleys change the direction of the muscle force but not the magnitude of the force
All of the following are indications of ice massage application except: - Subacute injuries - Contusions - Anesthetized skin - Muscle spasm - Overuse injuries
Anesthetized skin
Which of the following is not a stage of the general adaptation syndrome (response phases of stress)? - Exhaustion - Anger - Resistance - Alarm - All of the above
Anger
The condition intertrigo is treated by which of the following? - Application of a topical astringent - Application of a topical antibiotic - There is no known treatment for intertrigo - Application of a warm compress - Application of a cold compress, cleaning the area with mild soap and water, followed by the application of a soothing ointment
Application of a cold compress, cleaning the area with mild soap and water, followed by the application of a soothing ointment
Interval training would be appropriate for all of the following sports except: - Football - Soccer - Volleyball - Basketball - Archery
Archery
An object immersed in water experiences an upward force that is equal to the weight of the water displaced by the object. What law of physics is this? - Archimedes' principle - Wolff's law - Pascal's law - Bernoulli's law - Newton's third law
Archimedes' principle
Why is the repair response so limited in the articular cartilage of a joint after an injury in the adult athlete? - Articular cartilage cells do not undergo mitosis in the mature athlete - Articular cartilage has a poor venous supply - Articular cartilage has a low water content - There are fewer mitochondria present in articular cartilage than in hyaline cartilage - All of the above
Articular cartilage cells do not undergo mitosis in the mature athlete
When a football player has a possible cervical injury, which of the following should you do first? - Remove the shoulder pads (only) - Remove the helmet (only) - Remove the shoulder pads then the helmet - Place the athlete on a spine board - Assess level of consciousness
Assess level of consciousness
Which of the following is a legal defense that attempts to claim that an injured plaintiff understood the risk of an activity and freely chose to undertake the activity regardless of the hazards associated with it? - Sovereign immunity - Comparative negligence - Assumption of risk - Statutes of limitations - None of the above
Assumption of risk
All athletes should be required to participate in a pre-participation physical examination prior to any athletic-related activity. During this exam, an athlete should also be required to fill out pertinent paperwork. What is one of the most important forms the athlete must complete? - Previous athletic experience form - Assumption of risk form - Statutes of limitations form - Personal information form - Health insurance form
Assumption of risk form
A patient who had been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis has just been cleared by the team doctor to return to full activity. How long should the patient remain out of contact participation from the time of onset to the time of full recovery? - 2 weeks - At least 3 weeks - 6 months - A maximum of 6 weeks - A minimum of 2 months
At least 3 weeks
How often should an ultrasound unit be calibrated to ensure the safe application of ultrasound? - Every 3 months - Every month - Every other year - Every 5 years - At least once per year
At least once per year
The only individuals who should have access to databases containing an athlete's medical records should be the __________ and ___________. - Athletic trainer, team physician - Athletic trainer, school nurse - Team physician, athletic director - Parents, school nurse - Athletic trainer, coach
Athletic trainer, team physician
One of your basketball players often complains about localized lumbar "backaches." After performing your evaluation on this patient, it appears his primary problem is postural. All of the following are actions that the patient can take to prevent low back pain except: - When standing for long periods of time, rest one foot on a stool if it is available - Avoid sleeping in side-lying position with the knees slightly bent - Carry objects at waist level when possible - Sit on chairs with a firm seat and straight back - Keep his abdominals strong
Avoid sleeping in side-lying position with the knees slightly bent
What type of stretching is not recommended because of the potential for causing muscle soreness and possible injury when done over a period of time? - Ballistic - PNF - Static - Concentric - None of the above
Ballistic
When stretching during a warm-up routine, which type of stretching should not be encouraged because it may lead to an injury? - Ballistic - Active - Static - Plyometric - PNF
Ballistic
When trying to decrease the chance of injury during activity, one should stretch thoroughly. Which one of these stretches represents bouncing type movement to achieve a stretch? - Ballistic - Dynamic - Static - Active - PNF-slow-reverse hold
Ballistic
When an athletic trainer is performing CPR, certain steps should be taken to minimize the risk of disease transmission via bloodborne pathogen. Which of the following should be used according to OSHA guidelines to protect the athletic trainer? - Gloves - An eye shield - Barrier mask - New AED pads - Striker bag
Barrier mask
What is the most important thing an athletic trainer should do when taking a history from an athlete after an injury has occurred or when a problem arises? - Be an active listener - Make sure the athlete "gets to the point" - Find out when the injury occurred - Be sure to ask plenty of leading questions - Ask what type of insurance policy he or she has
Be an active listener
Speed's test is an evaluative test for which of the following problems? - Thoracic outlet syndrome - Supraspinatus tendinitis - Bicipital tendinitis - Ruptured biceps tendon - Rupture of the brachialis muscle
Bicipital tendinitis
According to the NATA's position statement on anabolic-androgenic steroids, an athletic trainer can offer specific support to an athlete suspected of abusing anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) through all of the following means except: - Building trust with athletes, coaches, and clients through consistent, year-round, evidence-based educational meetings and inservice sessions - Avoiding unfounded scare tactics and hype concerning the negative consequences of AAS - Being alert for excessive discussion about and focus on supplements and nutrition practices or self-education about AAS (ie, types, stacks, and cycles) - Remaining attentive because AAS abusers are typically secretive and good at not getting caught; a passed drug screen does not prove AAS nonuse - By supporting the athlete's self-esteem; it is important to compliment his or her physical appearance and strength gains as changes become evident
By supporting the athlete's self-esteem; it is important to compliment his or her physical appearance and strength gains as changes become evident
A positive Phalen's sign is suspect of what problem? - Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Long thoracic nerve injury - Thoracic outlet syndrome - Suprascapular entrapment syndrome - Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
When the athletic trainer places his or her thumb over the patient's distal bicep tendon and strikes the thumb with the reflex hammer, which nerve level is being evaluated? - C8 - C7 - C6 - C5 - C4
C5
Articular cartilage has limited ability to heal because of which of the following reasons? - Constant movement of the joint does not allow for healing - Cartilage has limited or no direct blood supply - The high incidence of aseptic necrosis - Poor results with NSAID treatment - None of the above
Cartilage has limited or no direct blood supply
When evaluating an unconscious athlete, what should the athletic trainer do first? - Check for sources of bleeding - Take vital signs - Check for normal extremity movement - Take the athlete's pulse rate - Check that the athlete's airway is open and he or she is breathing normally
Check that the athlete's airway is open and he or she is breathing normally
A patient presents to you with a suspected shoulder dislocation. What should you do? - Evaluate the injury then reduce the dislocation as soon as possible - Evaluate the shoulder motion and send the patient to the hospital - Tell the patient to sit and wait until you have time to deal with it - Check the neurovascular status of the upper extremity, including dermatomes and myotomes - Immediately immobilize the joint and refer the patient to the team physician
Check the neurovascular status of the upper extremity, including dermatomes and myotomes
When educating an injured patient about the rehabilitative process, all of the following steps taken by the athletic trainer are appropriate except: - Clearly explain to the patient what is covered or not covered by insurance - Educate the patient about the injury, using charts or visual aids - Explain how the healing process occurs with estimated time frames - Explain the consequences of not following the recommended protocol - Explain the overall rehabilitation plan
Clearly explain to the patient what is covered or not covered by insurance
An involuntary muscle contraction characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation in rapid succession is known as which of the following? - Tonic contraction - Alternating contraction - Eccentric contraction - Clonic contraction - Phasic contraction
Clonic contraction
How is pediculosis spread between individuals? - Coughing and sneezing - Poor hand washing/hygiene - Close sexual contact - Contact with open sores - Sharing eating utensils
Close sexual contact
All of the following forms are critical parts of the patient's permanent medical record and should be completed before the patient is permitted to participate in the first team practice except: - Permission-to-treat form - Preparticipation physical examination form - Release form for patients subjected to high risk - Coach's injury report form - Medical history form
Coach's injury report form
One of your patients begins to complain of intense itching of the skin under the cold pack that you applied to his shoulder 5 minutes ago. When you remove the pack you notice that hives have developed on the area that has been cooled. What is the patient experiencing? - Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria - Hypothermia - Cold urticaria - Raynaud's disease - Frostbite
Cold urticaria
What are the 4 sensations an athlete will experience with the application of cryotherapy? - Cold, burning, cramping, numbness - Pain, aching, stinging, cold - Aching, burning, pain, numbness - Cold, burning, aching, numbness - Cold, burning, stinging, aching
Cold, burning, aching, numbness
Which of the following is a type of organizational culture characterized by consensus, teamwork, and participatory decision making? - Transformational - Personalistic - Formulistic - Organizational - Collegial
Collegial
__________ and __________ are 2 major components of "professionalism." - Commitment, open-mindedness - Status, narcissism - Procrastination, decisiveness - Job titles, upward mobility - Dedication, upward mobility
Commitment, open-mindedness
Which of the following qualities is needed in order to be an effective educator in an athletic training program? - Competence in classroom teaching methods - Competence in speech writing and communication skills - A background in sociology - Competence in computer language and audiovisual technology - All of the above
Competence in classroom teaching methods
All of the following are signs of an injury except: - Change in skin color or texture - Change in body temperature - Change in blood pressure - Complaint of headaches - Change in respiratory rate
Complaint of headaches
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of an opioid analgesic? - Constipation - Headache - Stomach upset - Diarrhea - Anxiety
Constipation
All of the following are methods of enhancing a budget plan except: - Keep an accurate inventory on all disposable and nondisposable supplies - Figure out how much of your disposable supplies have been used and estimate how much more will be needed to finish out the fiscal year - Consult with a certified public accountant or professional financial advisor and follow his or her direction regarding the development of a budget plan - Consult with several vendors to get an estimate of how much prices will rise in the upcoming year - Determine how many athletes will be receiving care
Consult with a certified public accountant or professional financial advisor and follow his or her direction regarding the development of a budget plan
Lysosomes function to do which of the following during the inflammatory process? - Increase vascular permeability - Cease the inflammatory process - Cause platelets to adhere to the collagen matrix - Act as a catalyst in the formation of bradykinins - Contain enzymes that digest material brought into the cytoplasm of the cells during phagocytosis
Contain enzymes that digest material brought into the cytoplasm of the cells during phagocytosis
In order to improve a patient's flexibility, PNF techniques may be incorporated into a training program. Which of the following techniques involves an isotonic contraction during the "push" phase? - Hold-relax - Contract-relax - Slow-reversal-hold-relax - First-reversal-hold-relax - Slow-hold-relax
Contract-relax
Which of the following is one of the most common eye injuries sustained in athletics? - Detached iris - Detached retina - Zygomatic fracture - Corneal abrasion - Hypertrophic retina
Corneal abrasion
Which of the following physiological adaptions does not occur in skeletal muscle during endurance training? - Increased aerobic enzyme activity - Increased myoglobin levels - Increased mitochondrial density - Decreased mitochondrial density - A and B
Decreased mitochondrial density
Frequently abused drugs include stimulants such as amphetamines (speed), cocaine (coke or crack), and depressants (alcohol or downers). An athlete who has overdosed on a stimulant would manifest all of the following signs except: - Agitation - Decreased reaction time - Rapid pulse and respirations - Convulsions - Arrhythmias
Decreased reaction time
Which one of the following would be an example on a component of evidence-based practice? - Defining a clinically relevant question - Determine appropriate cost of supplies - Decreasing the opportunity for third-party reimbursement - Improve patient compliance - None of the above
Defining a clinically relevant question
Which of the following is not a classification of regulation utilized when allowing an athletic trainer the right to practice within a specific state? - Certification - Licensing - Delegation - No Regulation - Registration
Delegation
Which muscle does the axillary nerve innervate? - Deltoid - Latissimus dorsi - Pectoralis minor - Trapezius - Scalenes
Deltoid
You notice that a gymnast you have been treating becomes sarcastic, loses her appetite, and appears unusually fatigued all the time after a severe wrist injury. These are all symptoms of what? - Denial - Anxiety - Bulimia - Anorexia - Depression
Depression
Which of the following would help an athletic trainer determine space needs when planning to build a sports medicine center? - Enlisting the help of a doctor who is in private practice - Developing a traffic pattern chart - Buying the equipment first and then determining space needs - Performing site visits at various gyms to get ideas - All of the above
Developing a traffic pattern chart
Which of the following is not among the best means by which an athletic trainer may educate the general public and other health care workers regarding the profession of athletic training? - Organizing professional seminars and conferences - Providing high-quality care to the physically active individual - Publishing articles in professional journals and participating in research - Developing television advertisements - A and C
Developing television advertisements
Which of the following models of supervision for a head athletic trainer could be described as a "mentoring" approach? - Developmental supervision - Inspection supervision - On-field supervision - Clinical supervision - None of the above
Developmental supervision
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the athletic trainer? - Counsel and advise the athlete about health care - Diagnose and treat illnesses - Administer first aid as necessary - Supervise proper equipment fitting - Organize and set up preparticipation physical exams
Diagnose and treat illnesses
All of the following are symptoms of caffeine withdrawal except: - Diaphoresis - Fatigue - Headache - Irritability - Runny nose
Diaphoresis
All of the following statements regarding fluid replacement during performance are appropriate except: - The athlete should drink cold fluids to decrease body core temperature - It is best for the athlete to consume small amounts of fluids frequently rather than large amounts of fluids infrequently - Water is the ideal fluid replacement - Do not force fluids on the athlete; he or she will seek out fluid replacement when thirsty - A and B
Do not force fluids on the athlete; he or she will seek out fluid replacement when thirsty
All of the following questions are significant when screening a young patient for an underlying cardiac abnormality except: - Does the patient have chest pain with activity? - Does the patient have a family history of sudden cardiac death in a family member under age 50 years? - Does the patient have numbness or tingling in either or both hands in cold weather? - Does the patient have a history of a "racing heart"? - Does the patient have a history of heart problems?
Does the patient have numbness or tingling in either or both hands in cold weather?
The NATA's position statement on safe weight loss and maintenance practices in sport and exercise recommends the individual assessing body composition use a valid and reliable body composition assessment technique. These include all of the following except: - Hydrodensitometry - Air displacement plethysmography - Skin-fold measurements - Bioelectric impedance - Doppler measurements
Doppler measurements
Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include all of the following except: - Fatigue - Headache - Irritability - Yawning - Drowsiness
Drowsiness
Descending hills during running requires what type of muscular contraction by the quadriceps to decelerate the body? - Positive - Concentric - Isokinetic - Isometric - Eccentric
Eccentric
A patient has been diagnosed with bulimia and has a known history of laxative abuse. Complications of chronic laxative use include which of the following? - Electrolyte imbalance and dehydration - Hyperactivity - Hematemesis - Chronic nasal congestion - All of the above
Electrolyte imbalance and dehydration
An athlete sustains a neck injury during an ice hockey game and is complaining of numbness and tingling along the ulnar border of his forearm and fourth and fifth fingers. Which of the following roentgenograms would be most appropriate in detecting nerve root compression? - Electromyography or nerve root conduction velocity test - CT scan or MRI - Myelography - Sonography - Plain film radiograph
Electromyography or nerve root conduction velocity test
Which of the following structures is not innervated? - Periosteum of bone - Peritoneum of the abdomen - Epithelium of the skin - Enamel of a tooth - All of the above are innervated
Enamel of a tooth
After an acute musculoskeletal injury, such as a shoulder dislocation, the body releases a natural opiate-like substance that provides temporary pain relief. What is this substance called? - Prostaglandins - Substance P - Endorphins - Insulin - Histamines
Endorphins
A soccer player has fractured his right lower leg, been placed in a cast, and given crutches. The addition of crutches does what to his center of gravity? - Moves it to the left - Moves it to the midabdominal area - Moves it to the right - There is no effect on the center of gravity - Enlarges the base of support
Enlarges the base of support
One of your patients has just been stung by a bee. He appears to be showing signs of anaphylaxis. Which of the following medications would be appropriate to administer to stop the reaction? - Epinephrine - Heparin - An antitussive - A histamine-2 blocker - None of the above
Epinephrine
Which of the following muscles is a strong extensor of the trunk? - Gluteus maximus - Erector spinae - Quadratus lumborum - Iliacus - None of the above
Erector spinae
All of the following are symptoms of an over trained patient except: - Emotional liability - Loss of appetite - Reduced concentration - Excessive motivation - Fatigue
Excessive motivation
Polydipsia is also known as which of the following? - Excessive urination - Excessive hunger - Excessive blood glucose - Low urine pH - Excessive thirst
Excessive thirst
Treatment of "snapping hip" syndrome includes all of the following except: - Ice and NSAIDs - Biomechanical correction - Flexibility exercises - Excision of the greater tuberosity in severe cases - Instruction in proper training techniques
Excision of the greater tuberosity in severe cases
The athletic trainer should be aware of which of the following when setting up an exercise regime for an individual who is taking beta-blockers for hypertension? - Extreme drowsiness - Exercise fatigue - Sudden onset of vertigo - Inattentiveness - Diaphoresis during aerobic exercise
Exercise fatigue
Changes in blood pressure may occur as a result of many factors. Two of these factors may include __________ and __________. - Exercise, change in posture - Change in posture, respiratory rate - Level of consciousness, body size - Respiratory rate, pH levels of the blood - Change in mood, respiratory rate
Exercise, change in posture
EIA stands for what clinical entity? - Exercise-induced arrhythmia - Exercise-induced asthma - Exercise-induced allergy - Exercise-induced aneurysm - Exercise-induced angina
Exercise-induced asthma
___________ and ___________ are 2 signs of occupational "burnout." - Exhaustion, anger - Excitement, creativeness - Confusion, anxiety - Paranoia, skepticism - Anger, forgetfulness
Exhaustion, anger
__________ supplies include such items as adhesive tape, gauze pads, and bandages. - Permanent - Capital - Nonexpendable - Nonfixed - Expendable
Expendable
A swimmer reports to the athletic training facility complaining of symptoms related to Scheuermann's disease. Which type of exercises are beneficial in trying to diminish the symptoms during the early stages of the disease? - Cervical range of motion exercises - Extension and postural exercises - Williams' flexion exercises - Hughston exercises - Deep breathing exercises
Extension and postural exercises
Which muscle is usually affected with tennis elbow? - Extensor carpi radialis brevis - Flexor carpi radialis - Extensor carpi ulnaris - Extensor pollicis brevis - Coracobrachialis
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Following multiple ankle sprains over the course of the year, the athletic trainer detects some weakness of the invertors and evertors of a patient's ankle. Which of the following muscles does not invert the ankle? - Tibialis posterior - Extensor digitorum longus - Flexor digitorum longus - Flexor hallucis longus - C and D
Extensor digitorum longus
Which of the following is a D2 pattern of an extremity? - External rotation with flexion and abduction to internal rotation with extension and adduction - External rotation with flexion and adduction to internal rotation with flexion and abduction - External rotation with adduction and flexion to internal rotation with abduction and flexion - External rotation with abduction and extension to internal rotation with adduction and flexion - None of the above
External rotation with flexion and abduction to internal rotation with extension and adduction
As the athletic trainer closely reviews the insurance policy that has been selected for his or her respective institution, he or she must pay special attention to the exemptions and exclusions within the policy. With most accident policies, only acute, short-term injuries are considered "exclusions"
False
Cerebral palsy is diagnosed by skeletal muscle biopsy
False
Decorticate posturing is caused by the lack of dopamine in the brain
False
Emphysema is a result of the deterioration of the bronchioles and bronchi
False
Fibroids of the uterus always develop into cancer
False
Ground fault interrupters are no longer necessary to use with modalities and whirlpools as long as there are high-voltage electrical plugs available
False
In a health maintenance organization, policyholders are allowed to see any physician or utilize any medical service as long as the services are provided in the state in which the policyholder lives
False
The rectus femoris muscle ____________ and ___________ when it contracts. - Flexes the hip, externally rotates the hip - Extends the hip, flexes the knee - Flexes the knee, plantar flexes the ankle - Flexes the hip, extends the knee - Extends the hip, extends the knee
Flexes the hip, extends the knee
The athlete may have difficulty performing what actions if the medial and lateral pectoral nerves are injured? - Flexion, adduction, and internal rotation of the upper arm - Shoulder shrugs - Abduction and external rotation of the upper arm - Extension, internal rotation, and adduction of the upper arm - Flexion, abduction, and external rotation of the upper arm
Flexion, adduction, and internal rotation of the upper arm
During a lower extremity D1 flexion PNF pattern, what movements are taking place at the hip? - Extension, abduction, internal rotation - Flexion, abduction, internal rotation - Extension, adduction, external rotation - Flexion, adduction, external rotation - Flexion, abduction, external rotation
Flexion, adduction, external rotation
__________ is a form of record keeping that allows the athletic trainer to list the athlete's injury information, the actions taken by the athletic trainer, and the response of the athlete to the athletic trainer's treatment in column form. - SOAP notes - Focus charting - Charting by exception - Computerized documentation - WOTS UP
Focus charting
How soon after a patient sustains a concussion should he or she be allowed to return to competition or practice? - Immediately - Following evaluations and clearance by a physician or designee specifically trained and experienced in concussion evaluation and management - When the patient feels he or she is ready - 12 hours later - 7 days
Following evaluations and clearance by a physician or designee specifically trained and experienced in concussion evaluation and management
Muscular tension may be increased by increasing the __________ or __________. - Frequency of motor units firing, the number of motor units that are stimulated - External force, inert muscle force - Contractile tension, viscoelastic tension - Number of repetitions while weight lifting, the poundage of weight - Angle of applied force, frequency of motor units firing
Frequency of motor units firing, the number of motor units that are stimulated
High-voltage pulsed stimulation may be used as an adjunct treatment in controlling acute and chronic pain through which 2 mechanisms? - Gate control and opiate release mechanisms - Gate control and histamine release mechanisms - Analgesia production and counterirritation - Edema control and spasm reduction - Stimulation of both motor and sensory nerves
Gate control and opiate release mechanisms
A TENS unit is based on the __________ of pain control. - Counter irritant theory - Gate control theory - Beta-endorphin theory - Opiate theory - Distraction theory
Gate control theory
Sensory receptors located at the musculotendinous junction, which monitor active tension generated by the muscle during a contraction, are called: - Pacinian corpuscles - Ruffini receptors - Golgi tendon organs - Muscle spindles - Contractile sensory receptors
Golgi tendon organs
A ____________ is a device used to measure joint range of motion. - Goniometer - Dynamometer - Caliper - Flexometer - Sphygmomanometer
Goniometer
One of your male patients notices a tingling sensation in his urethra followed by a discharge of greenish-yellow pus from his penis. He is also complaining of pain during urination. You suspect which sexually transmitted disease and recommend which of the following actions? - Syphilis; have the patient take Zovirax for 7 to 10 days - Trichomoniasis; have the patient drink acidic fluids, call his family physician, and have the patient refrain from all sexual contact - Genital candidiasis; have the patient apply a fungicide to his penis - Gonorrhea; refer the patient to a physician and have him refrain from all sexual contact - Genital herpes; have the patient take Diflucan
Gonorrhea; refer the patient to a physician and have him refrain from all sexual contact
The most common form of hyperthyroidism identified by tremors, weakness, difficulty in swallowing/speaking, and facial/eye tics is known as: - Graves' disease - Legg-Calve-Perthes disease - Paget's disease - Reye's syndrome - Sarcoidosis
Graves' disease
The adrenal glands release all of the following hormones except: - Aldosterone - Cortisol - Epinephrine - Norepinephrine - Growth hormone
Growth hormone
Profuse sweating, dizziness, and nausea are signs and symptoms of which of the following? - Heat stroke - Heat exhaustion - Hypothermia - Frostbite - Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
The rectus femoris muscle performs what 2 actions? - Hip flexion and knee extension - Hip extension and knee flexion - Hip flexion and hip internal rotation - Knee extension and hip internal rotation - None of the above
Hip flexion and knee extension
What type of gait deviation might the athletic trainer see with a patient who has sustained an ankle injury and has decreased range of motion in dorsiflexion? - Lateral trunk bending - Trendelenburg gait - Hip hiking - Wide walking base - Extension lag
Hip hiking
Anabolic steroids are often abused by athletes. Which of the following results may occur in the female athlete after ingesting testosterone? - Decreased libido - Gynecomastia - Hirsutism - Increased body fat - All of the above
Hirsutism
Which of the following muscles are the primary muscles involved when performing a resisted wrist curl (palms up)? I. Flexor digitorum longus II. Flexor digiti minimi III. Adductor pollicis IV. Flexor carpi radialis V. Flexor carpi ulnaris VI. Brachialis - I, II, IV - I, IV,V, VI - II, III, IV, VI - IV, V - III, IV, V
IV, V
During CPR, it is most convenient and efficient to monitor the athlete's circulation by palpating the carotid artery. Where is the pulse located? - In the groove between the larynx and the sternocleidomastoid muscle - Between the mastoid process and pharynx - At the base of the neck superior to the manubrium - 2 inches below the base of the earlobe on the side of the neck - Antecubital fossa of the elbow
In the groove between the larynx and the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Opioid analgesics do all of the following except: - Causes drowsiness - Reduces anxiety and distress - Causes constipation - Increases heart rate - Suppresses coughing
Increases heart rate
It is important to set specific short- and long-term goals when developing a treatment program. Goals serve all of the following purposes except: - Insure full reimbursement from a third-party payer - Identify outcomes - Measure the effectiveness of the treatment protocol - Establish timelines of the treatment program - Allows the athlete to be a part of the treatment
Insure full reimbursement from a third-party payer
The amount of power generated by an ultrasound unit is defined as what? - Frequency - Duty cycle - Duration - Intensity - An ohm
Intensity
Which of the following positions must be avoided when rehabilitating an athlete who has posterior instability of the glenohumeral joint? - Abduction with external rotation - Full forward flexion - Internal rotation with horizontal adduction and flexion - Internal rotation with shoulder extension - A and B
Internal rotation with horizontal adduction and flexion
What is the series of codes used by insurance agencies and providers alike to identify a patient's diagnosis for reimbursement purposes called? - International Classification of Diseases or ICD-10 codes - Interclinician Codes of Diagnoses or ICD-5 codes - Third-party payer codes - International Procedure and Diagnoses or IPD-10 codes - None of the above
International Classification of Diseases or ICD-10 codes
A patient informs the athletic trainer that he is taking tetracycline for a respiratory infection. Tetracycline will bind with which of the following 2 minerals to form a nonabsorbable complex (and therefore should not be taken before meals)? - Potassium and zinc - Sodium and magnesium - Iron and calcium - Iron and phosphorus - Folic acid and niacin
Iron and calcium
One of your male cross-country runners is a committed lactovegetarian. Which of the following minerals may be deficient with this type of diet? - Calcium, fluoride - Iron, zinc - Folic acid - Copper, iron - None of the above
Iron, zinc
The abbreviation IBS stands for which of the following? - Irregular bowel syndrome - Inflammatory bowel disease - Internal bowel syndrome - Irritable bowel syndrome - None of the above
Irritable bowel syndrome
Which of the following is a type of exercise that involves a muscle contraction in which the length of the muscle is changing while the contraction is performed at a constant velocity? - Isokinetic - Isotonic - Isometric - Progressive resistance - PNF
Isokinetic
Which of the following pieces of equipment is not considered closed kinetic chain? - Treadmill - Leg-press machine - Upper body ergometer - Isokinetic knee extension machine - BAPS board
Isokinetic knee extension machine
During rehabilitation, closed-chain exercises are recommended because they do all of the following except: - Stimulate proprioceptors - Increase joint stability - Isolate a specific muscle group for strengthening - Reduce shear forces - Increase muscle co-contraction
Isolate a specific muscle group for strengthening
A lever is considered in rotational equilibrium when any muscle acting on that lever is neither shortening nor lengthening. This results in what kind of contraction? - Isometric - Isotonic - Passive - Concentric - Eccentric
Isometric
Which of the following types of exercise can produce a spike in systolic blood pressure that can result in a potentially life-threatening cardiovascular accident? - Isometric - Plyometric - Isotonic - Eccentric - Isokinetic
Isometric
The progression for strengthening exercises is usually in what order? - Isometric, isokinetic, isotonic, plyometric - Isokinetic, isometric, plyometric, isotonic - Isotonic, plyometric, isokinetic, isometric - Isometric, isotonic, isokinetic, plyometric - Plyometric, isometric, isotonic, isokinetic
Isometric, isotonic, isokinetic, plyometric
When choosing a prophylactic knee brace, the brace should meet all of the following criteria except: - It should always be custom molded to avoid a poorly fitting brace - It should not interfere with normal knee function - It should not increase injuries to the lower extremity - It should be cost effective and durable - B and D
It should always be custom molded to avoid a poorly fitting brace
One of the hormones that the pancreas produces is glucagon. What is the function of this hormone? - It stimulates the increase of glucose transport out of the blood and into cells - It facilitates a build-up of glucose in the liver - It stimulates an increase in metabolism - It facilitates the breakdown of fat in the pancreas - It stimulates the release of glucose from the liver into the blood
It stimulates the release of glucose from the liver into the blood
What effect does aerobic exercise have on a patient's diastolic blood pressure? - Diastolic blood pressure will increase at the same pace as systolic - Diastolic blood pressure will significantly decrease at higher workloads - It will remain closely the same level as at rest - Diastolic blood pressure will significantly increase with increasing workloads - None of the above
It will remain closely the same level as at rest
All of the following symptoms should alert the athletic trainer to serious pathology that requires immediate referral to a physician except: - Itchy skin, especially when it involves areas on the feet and toes - Painful urination - Unexpected weight loss - Night pain - Palpable lump in the breast or axilla
Itchy skin, especially when it involves areas on the feet and toes
Where is the scaphoid bone of the wrist palpated? - Proximal to the radial head - Lateral to the cuboid bone - Just distal to the styloid process of the radius - Just distal to the styloid process of the ulna - Just proximal to the styloid process of the ulna
Just distal to the styloid process of the radius
The athletic trainer notices an athlete is prone to abnormal bruising. After discussing the problem with the team doctor, he recommends which of the following vitamins? - E - D - C - Niacin - K
K
A sprinter who is in the "ready" position at the start of a race has a lot of potential energy. What is his potential energy converted into as he takes off when the gun is heard? - Lactic acid - Thermal energy - Work energy - Kinetic energy - Aerobic energy
Kinetic energy
Which of the following drugs are anticonvulsants? - Xanax, Valium - Benadryl, Phenegran - Klonopin, Tegretol - Thorazine, Clozaril - Dilaudid, Demerol
Klonopin, Tegretol
What problem might the athletic trainer see if the L4 nerve root was compressed? - Hip flexor weakness - Plantar flexion weakness - Knee extension weakness - Dorsiflexion weakness - Drop foot
Knee extension weakness
During your examination of a football player who has sustained a low back injury during a tackle, you find that he is reporting dulled sensation along the dorsum of his right foot, he has difficulty walking on his heels, and his patellar tendon reflex is diminished. You suspect which of the following nerve root(s) is affected? - L3 - L4 - L2 - S1 to S3 - L5
L5
What 3 different lipoproteins make up total cholesterol? - Triglycerides, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) - LDL, HDL, and very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) - LDL, VLDL, and triglycerides - Alpha lipoprotein, LDL, and triglycerides - Triglycerides, omega-3 fatty acids, HDL
LDL, HDL, and very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)
Which type of budget allocates a fixed amount of money for specific program functions and activities? - Lump-sum budgeting - Fixed budgeting - Need-based budgeting - Variable budgeting - Line-item budget
Line-item budget
Which of the following types of electrical stimulators is considered "subsensory"? - Interferential stimulator - Low-intensity stimulator - TENS - Diathermy - High-intensity stimulator
Low-intensity stimulator
Athletic training equipment can be either leased or bought. Which of the following is an advantage to leasing equipment? - Higher overall cost - No ownership - Lower initial cost - Higher effective interest rate than traditional financing - None of the above
Lower initial cost
Where would the athlete complain of pain with acute appendicitis? - Lower right quadrant of the abdomen - Right lateral hip area - Inner right thigh - Anterior right thigh area - Lower back
Lower right quadrant of the abdomen
Which of the following is a method that allocates a fixed amount of money for an entire program without specifying how the money will be spent? - Lump-sum budgeting - Request for quotation - Lump-sum bidding - Line-item budgeting - Need-based budgeting
Lump-sum budgeting
What is the proper method to manually muscle test the biceps femoris muscle? - Sitting, resisting knee extension - Lying prone, resisting knee flexion with the tibia in external rotation - Sitting, resisting hip flexion - Lying prone, resisting knee flexion with the tibia in internal rotation - Sitting, resisting elbow flexion
Lying prone, resisting knee flexion with the tibia in external rotation
Which of the following could present a problem for the athletic trainer when using a computer to store medical records? - Maintaining security - Retrieving specific information - Loading files - Using email - All of the above
Maintaining security
What is one of the most important steps an athletic trainer needs to take when starting a new high school athletic training program? - Make an emergency plan - Make sure there is enough tape and first-aid kits - Have uniforms made for the athletic training staff so they may be identified by the coaches - Meet with the school's booster clubs to begin fundraising - Network with local physical therapists
Make an emergency plan
According to the NATA's position statement on lightning safety for athletics and recreation, aspects of an emergency action plan specific to lightning safety include all of the except: - Promote lightning safety slogans - Establish a chain of command - Use a reliable means of monitoring the weather - Identify locations safe from the lightning hazard - Make sure all emergency vehicles are grounded during inclement weather
Make sure all emergency vehicles are grounded during inclement weather
During a preparticipation physical, the team physician comes across a basketball player with the following profile: The athlete is tall with an arm span greater than his height, pectus carinatum or excavatum, high-arched palate, and myopia. What is the probable diagnosis? - Paget's disease - Milch disease - Addison's disease - Gigantism - Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome
Which of the following cells release histamine and serotonin during the cellular response phase of tissue healing? - Macrophages - Erythrocytes - Granulocytes - Leukocytes - Mast cells and platelets
Mast cells and platelets
What happens when a patient consumes a simple sugar prior to an event? - May cause a sudden decrease in blood glucose because of a sudden increase in insulin production - May lead to a sudden increase in blood glucose because of a decrease in insulin production - May lead to increased blood levels of electrolytes - May lead to hyperlipidemia - May cause a sudden increase in bilirubin levels
May cause a sudden decrease in blood glucose because of a sudden increase in insulin production
What nerve passes through the carpal tunnel? - Musculocutaneous - Radial - Median - Ulnar - Cubital
Median
Which of the following is a contract between a policyholder and an insurance company to reimburse a percentage of the cost of the policyholder's medical bills? - An insurance claim - Point-of-service insurance - A promissory note - Medical insurance - Treatment agreement
Medical insurance
Achieving a deep state of relaxation by disciplining the mind against encroaching thoughts is known as: - Dissociation - Autogenic training - Desensitization - Meditation - Reframing
Meditation
Cranial nerve dysfunction and altered breathing patterns are signs of pathology of what part of the brain? - Frontal lobe - Midbrain and medulla - Cerebellum - Spinal cord - Occipital lobe
Midbrain and medulla
An athlete is evaluated by the athletic trainer and it is determined that he has acute supraspinatus tendinitis. Which of the following modalities is not appropriate to decrease pain and inflammation of the tendon? - Phonophoresis - Iontophoresis - Ice packs - Ice massage - Moist heat packs
Moist heat packs
Which of the following modalities should be used sparingly, if at all, with a patient who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? - Cold whirlpool - Interferential current - TENS - Ice packs - Moist heat packs
Moist heat packs
Which of the following actions may help to decrease skin-electrode resistance when performing an electrotherapy treatment? - Moisten the electrodes with water - Cool the skin first with an ice pack - Place the electrodes on skin that has excessive hair - Use a plastic-meshed cloth electrode - Apply body lotion on the skin
Moisten the electrodes with water
Which of the following is a condition that is associated with the enlargement of the spleen? - Graves' disease - Constipation - Appendicitis - Hepatitis - Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis
High-voltage pulsed monophasic generators deliver current to deep tissues without damaging superficial tissues and are used for pain modulation. What type of waveform is used with this type of stimulator? - Asymmetrical biphasic spiked pulse - Monophasic squared pulse - Symmetrical biphasic pulses - Monophasic spike delivered in pairs - None of the above
Monophasic spike delivered in pairs
Upper extremity closed kinetic chain exercises are used primarily for strengthening and improving proprioception of which of the following structures? - Muscles that stabilize the shoulder girdle - Ligaments that stabilize the glenohumeral joint - Tendons that support the joints of the cervical spine, shoulder, and elbow - The articular surfaces of the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints - The articular surfaces of the acetabulum and femoral head
Muscles that stabilize the shoulder girdle
A football player desires to increase his body weight and wants to know how he should go about it in a safe manner. To increase his muscle mass without causing negative results, both his __________ and __________ should increase appropriately. - Fat intake, carbohydrate intake - Muscular exercise, dietary intake - Dietary intake, caloric expenditure - Caloric expenditure, water intake - None of the above
Muscular exercise, dietary intake
A stretch injury to a nerve resulting in transient symptoms of paresthesia and weakness is known as what? - Neurotmesis - Neurapraxia - Neurofibromatosis - Nerve gliding - Myopraxia
Neurapraxia
An athletic trainer can release a patient's medical records to which of the following? - Professional athletic team organizations - Insurance companies - The media - No organization or individual without the consent of the patient or legal guardian - B and C
No organization or individual without the consent of the patient or legal guardian
An avulsion fracture of a bone is caused by which type of tissue stress? - Compression - Bending - Shearing - All of the above - None of the above
None of the above
The inflammatory process includes all of the following signs and symptoms except: - Redness - Pain - Warmth - Swelling - Numbness
Numbness
Treatment for cystic fibrosis includes which of the following? - Nutritional counseling/modification, pulmonary therapies to clear secretions, antibiotics - Regular exercise, nutritional counseling/modifications, expectorants - Bed rest, daily suction to clear secretions, antihistamines - Bed rest, daily suction to clear secretions, antibiotics and expectorants - Bronchodilators, antihistamines and expectorants
Nutritional counseling/modification, pulmonary therapies to clear secretions, antibiotics
What guidelines does the athletic trainer have to follow regarding maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation in the athletic training facility? - JCAHO - AMA - CARF - OSHA - CAATE
OSHA
A basketball player reports to the athletic training facility complaining of a "burning" pain along the lateral aspect of his right knee during and after running. No edema or ecchymosis is found during the exam, but he is tender to palpation of the affected area. Which of the following special tests might be positive? - Lachman's test - Patellar apprehension test - Ober's test - Sag sign - Faber's test
Ober's test
In the application of electrotherapy, the strength of an electrical current in a circuit is directly proportional to the applied electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the current. What law does this describe? - Cosine's - Cowling's - Joule's - Wolff's - Ohm's
Ohm's
What does it mean when one fails to act when there is a legal duty to do so? - Negligence - Malpractice - Commission - Misdemeanor - Omission
Omission
During the foreign body airway obstruction maneuver, the athletic trainer should grasp one fist with the other hand and place the thumb side of the fist where? - On the abdomen between the xyphoid process and the umbilicus - On the manubrium - On the abdomen between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis - Between the scapula - On the left side of the sternum
On the abdomen between the xyphoid process and the umbilicus
What is the possible consequence of a poorly managed shin contusion? - Anterior tibialis tendinitis - A fasciotomy - Osteochondritis dissecans - Osteomyelitis - Extensor digitorum contracture
Osteomyelitis
Where should the bell of the stethoscope be placed when taking blood pressure? - Over the brachial artery - Over the brachial vein - Over the popliteal fossa - Over the radial artery - Over the ulnar artery
Over the brachial artery
An athlete collides with a teammate during an ice hockey game and sustains a blow to the jaw with a hockey stick. He is holding his lower face with his hands and is in intense pain. All of the following procedures will assist the athletic trainer in determining if there is a fracture of the jaw except: - Have the athlete bite and observe for a malocclusion - Palpate the jaw for a hematoma - Ask the athlete to open and close his mouth, noting asymmetry with movement - Palpate for jaw deformity when it is at rest, open, and closed - See if the athlete can retract his jaw and observe for difficulty with movement
Palpate the jaw for a hematoma
Two exercises that are designed to stabilize the lumbar spine during low back rehabilitation include __________ and __________. - Single knee-to-chest exercise, double knee to chest - Hamstring stretching, bridging exercises - Partial sit-ups, active trunk extension in prone - Resisted hip abduction exercise, iliotibial band stretching - Hamstring stretching, piriformis strengthening
Partial sit-ups, active trunk extension in prone
When the length of a muscle prevents full range of motion at the joint or joints over which the muscle crosses, it is known as what? - Adhesive capsulitis - Passive insufficiency - Hypomobility - Muscle contracture - None of the above
Passive insufficiency
The coach confers with the athletic trainer concerning a difficult athlete on his team. During his description of the athlete's behavior, he complains of the athlete's lack of assertiveness, procrastination, constant criticism of others, and evasiveness. What type of behavior does this profile? - Obsessive-compulsive - Passive-aggressive - Anxiety disorder - Depression - Post-traumatic stress disorder
Passive-aggressive
If a patient whom an athletic trainer is working with has a history of asthma, what daily test should he or she use to monitor the patient's condition? - Metered-dose inhaler - Peak flow meter - Ventilator - Breatholizer - Volume spirometer
Peak flow meter
All of the following substances have stimulated properties except: - Nicotine - Theophylline - Pseudoephedrine - Caffeine - Pepcid
Pepcid
All of the following structures pass through the popliteal fossa except: - Tibial nerve - Popliteal artery - Popliteal vein - Common peroneal nerve - Peroneal artery
Peroneal artery
Which structures are located in the lateral compartment of the lower leg? - Extensor digitorum longus, peroneus longus, and peroneus brevis muscles - Peroneus longus and brevis muscles, the superficial branch of the peroneal nerve, and the peroneal artery - Posterior tibialis muscle, posterior tibial artery, and the deep peroneal artery - Extensor digitorum longus, peroneal brevis, and peroneal tertius muscles - Anterior tibialis, peroneal brevis, and Achilles tendon
Peroneus longus and brevis muscles, the superficial branch of the peroneal nerve, and the peroneal artery
What is a type of organizational culture characterized by autonomy is decision making and problem solving? - Organizational culture - Collegial culture - Personalistic culture - Informal culture - Independent culture
Personalistic culture
___________ is a method of massage that involves the lifting and kneading of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle with the fingers or hand. - Friction - Tapotement - Effleurage - Rolfing - Petrissage
Petrissage
When using an ice pack at home to decrease pain and swelling on an injured limb, what should the athletic trainer recommend to the athlete to prevent a cryotherapy injury? - Add acetone to the ice at a 3:1 ratio - Keep the injured limb elevated while using ice - Place a damp towel between the athlete's skin and ice pack - Leave the ice pack on the body part between 20 to 40 minutes at a time - All of the above
Place a damp towel between the athlete's skin and ice pack
Which of the following is not part of a SOAP note? - Subjective information - Objective information - Assessment - Participation level - Plan
Plan
Which of the following actions taken by the athletic trainer can help make the patient more compliant with rehabilitation of an injury? - Have the coach threaten to kick him or her off the team is he or she does not cooperate - Have the patient bring a friend to the rehabilitation session - Plan the rehabilitation sessions around the patient's daily routine - Make the rehabilitation sessions "fun" - All of the above
Plan the rehabilitation sessions around the patient's daily routine
According to program management theory, which of the following is defined as a decision-making process in which a course of action is determined in order to bring about a future state of affairs? - Vision statement - Mission statement - Planning - Program evaluation - Implementation evaluation
Planning
What is the polarity of an anode in an electrical stimulator? - Disperse - Negative - Positive - Neutral - The anode has no polarity
Positive
Year-round sports conditioning is developed through the concept of periodization. Periodization is an approach that allows the athlete to train in stages so peak performance may be attained at the appropriate time and injuries are avoided. Which of the following describe the different phases in periodization? - Fall season, winter season, spring season, off-season - Postseason, off-season, preseason, in-season - First, second, third, and fourth quarters - Preparation phase, active phase, maintenance phase - Active phase, prepatory phase, competition phase
Postseason, off-season, preseason, in-season
A drug that is used to increase the effect of another, such as aspirin when used in combination with codeine, is known as what? - Synergistic - Cumulative - Paradoxical - Potentiating - Titrating
Potentiating
What is the definition of power? - Power = work x force - Power = speed x distance - Power = force x distance - Power = work x velocity - Power = work x distance
Power = force x distance
According to Joule's law, heat produced by high-frequency electrical currents is directly proportional to all of the following except: - Power output - Square of the current strength - Resistance of the conductor - Time during which the current flows - C and D
Power output
How may a urinary tract infection be avoided in a female athlete? - Drinking fluids that are acidic, such as orange juice - Practicing sanitary bowel and bladder habits - Avoiding food high in magnesium - Avoid wearing colored underwear - None of the above
Practicing sanitary bowel and bladder habits
One of your athletes has been diagnosed with impetigo. What should the athletic trainer recommend to the athlete to prevent spread of the infection to other individuals? - Clean his clothing daily with bleach - Wear gloves - Practice safe sex - Prevent others from borrowing his clothing or using his towels - Cover his mouth when coughing and avoid socializing in large crowds
Prevent others from borrowing his clothing or using his towels
If a patient who is covered by an HMO insurance policy needs to see a specialist, who must make the referral in most cases? - Athletic trainer - Specialist - Primary care physician - Patient - None of the above
Primary care physician
Which type of insurance should the athletic trainer carry in a case of a criminal complaint involving negligence? - General secondary insurance - Catastrophic insurance - Accident insurance - Professional liability insurance - Primary insurance
Professional liability insurance
A patient comes to the athletic trainer just prior to his first soccer game complaining of nausea and informs the athletic trainer that he is really nervous. Which of the following is an appropriate method to relax a nervous patient? - Yoga - Progressive muscle relaxation - Have the coach calm the patient - Resting in a warm sauna for 10 minutes - Pilates
Progressive muscle relaxation
When treating an athlete who presents with undifferentiated somatoform disorder, the athletic trainer should do all of the following except: - Provide care for a bona fide injury - Develop a sound relationship with the athlete to gain his or her trust - Avoid doing more harm by dismissing the athlete as a "symptom magnifier" - Provide the athlete with psychological counseling focused on having the athlete recognize and acknowledge the source of his or her anger - All of the above
Provide the athlete with psychological counseling focused on having the athlete recognize and acknowledge the source of his or her anger
Which of the following is the appropriate treatment of a Bennett's fracture? - RICE and analgesics followed by immobilization of the metatarsophalangeal joint for 3 weeks - RICE and analgesics followed by immobilization of the carpometacarpal joint; it is structurally unstable and the athlete should be immediately referred to an orthopedic surgeon - RICE and analgesics followed by immobilization of the wrist in slight flexion for 6 weeks - RICE and analgesics followed by a protective splint of the proximal interphalangeal joint for 6 to 8 weeks - None of the above
RICE and analgesics followed by immobilization of the carpometacarpal joint; it is structurally unstable and the athlete should be immediately referred to an orthopedic surgeon
The supinator muscle is innervated by which of the following nerves? - Musculocutaneous nerve - Axillary nerve - Radial nerve - Median nerve - A and D
Radial nerve
A young gymnast sustains a fracture/dislocation of the right talus and is immobilized in nonweightbearing for 6 weeks. After the cast is removed, she begins to complain of skin hypersensitivity, pain that is disproportional to the injury, and a significant resistance to move her ankle or toes. The athletic trainer recognizes this to be the initial symptoms of which of the following disorders? - Cauda equina - Post fracture syndrome - Myasthenia gravis - Reflex sympathetic dystrophy - Muscular dystrophy
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Which type of drink would not be appropriate prior to a long-distance run? - Water - Regular soda - Gatorade - Water with lemon juice added - Any drink containing sodium
Regular soda
A dynamic program of prescribed exercise for preventing or reversing the destructive effects of inactivity while returning an individual to his or her former level of competition is known as what? - Pilates - Rehabilitation - A DAPRE program - Cardiovascular program - Yoga
Rehabilitation
Athletic training scope of practice parameters set by legislation fall into all of the following areas except: - Restrictions regarding site of practice - Modality use restrictions - Restrictions regarding classroom teaching - The definition of athletic training or athletic trainer - Supervision of athletic trainers
Restrictions regarding classroom teaching
During exercise, the body's oxygen stores are greatly diminished . The recovery 02 is used for all of the following except: - Replacing O2 dissolved in tissue fluids - Returning muscle myoglobin to resting values - Increasing venous oxyhemoglobin to pre-exercise levels - Returning the catecholamine level in the blood to normal - A and B
Returning the catecholamine level in the blood to normal
During a preparticipation physical examination, what should the team physician and athletic trainer do jointly? - Perform blood tests - Perform Sentinel's test - Review each examination for the final approval to participate - Perform an orthopedic screening - Perform psychological fitness assessments
Review each examination for the final approval to participate
When rehabilitating an athlete, goal setting influences performance by increasing confidence levels and reducing anxiety. Which of the following is not a specific type of goal that is found in the goal-setting literature? - Subjective goals - General objective outcome goals - Specific objective/performance goals - Process goals - Reward-based goals
Reward-based goals
Strengthening of which muscle is vital in the throwing athlete? - Lower trapezius - Pectineus - Serratus posterior - Obliques - Rhomboids
Rhomboids
A soccer player sustains a strain to the quadriceps muscle group. You are trying to prevent atrophy during rehabilitation. What method of treatment would you use? - Ultrasound and TENS - Interferential current - Stretching - High-volt galvanic stimulation - Russian stimuation
Russian stimulation
Which test, if positive, is indicative of a torn posterior cruciate ligament? - Sag sign - Anterior drawer sign - McMurray's sign - Ober's sign - Lachman's sign
Sag sign
Flexion and extension of the knee joint occurs in the ___________ plane around a __________ axis. - Sagittal, transverse - Sagittal, coronal - Frontal, anterior-posterior - Transverse, longitudinal - Sagittal, longitudinal
Sagittal, coronal
Which of the following is not a contraindication or precaution for the use of ultrasound? - Scarring - Acute hemorrhage - Anesthesia - Treating over the endocrine gland - Open wounds
Scarring
Athletic trainers are which type of decision maker? - Primary - Secondary - Tertiary - Supplemental - Definers
Secondary
What is a type of athletic insurance that pays for covered medical expenses only after all other insurance policies have reached their limits? - Self - Primary coverage - Secondary coverage - Catastrophic - Liability coverage
Secondary coverage
A football player sustained a large laceration to his lower leg 4 weeks ago. Which type of repair has taken place by this time? - Callus formation - Primary healing - Margination - Secondary healing - Erythrocyte migration
Secondary healing
Which of the following stages of disease prevention focuses on early detection and appropriate referral? - Primary stage - Secondary stage - Initial stage - Tertiary stage - None of the above
Secondary stage
__________, __________, and __________ must be taken into consideration when developing a risk management plan. - Security, liability, competence - Security, fire safety, management of emergency injuries - Insurance procedures, policies/procedures, materials - Licensing, certifications, administrative policy - Employees, liability, security
Security, fire safety, management of emergency injuries
All of the following are signs and symptoms of dehydration except: - Sunken, soft eyes - High specific gravity of urine - Weight loss - Thirst - Seizures
Seizures
All of the following muscles form the pes anserinus muscle group except: - Semimembranosus - Semitendinosus - Gracilis - Sartorius - B and D
Semimembranosus
During your evaluation of a patient's shoulder, you notice his left scapula is "winging." What does this indicate? - Rhomboid weakness - Deltoid weakness - Serratus anterior weakness - Upper trapezius weakness - Long thoracic nerve entrapment
Serratus anterior weakness
A basketball player who has sprained her ankle for the second time in 3 months reports to the athletic training facility for her third treatment session. The athletic trainer notices she is demanding and wants to know why the athletic trainer "did not fix her ankle the right way the first time." She becomes somewhat threatening, stating that she will find someone else to help her if she is not successfully helped this time. What would be the best response to an attention-seeking athlete? - Give up and let her seek help elsewhere - Work with the athlete as long as necessary to satisfy her need for attention - Set specific but reasonable time limits with the athlete per treatment session so the athletic trainer is not overtaxed - Encourage the athlete to take a more positive position on her rehabilitation and use humor to divert her attention away from the injury - None of the above
Set specific but reasonable time limits with the athlete per treatment session so the athletic trainer is not overtaxed
A patient who will be experiencing a long rehabilitation process and may have his or her position filled by another player may be at risk for which problem? - Schizophrenia - Mania - Severe depression - Bipolar disorder - Personality disorder
Severe depression
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) may be prevented by all of the following except: - Dusting the feet daily with powder - Completely drying feet after getting them wet, including between toes - Wearing sandals when showering in a public facility - Washing the feet on a regular basis - Sharing shoes with teammates
Sharing shoes with teammates
All of the following arrhythmias require limitation of activity (in asymptomatic patients without structural heart disease) except: - Atrial flutter - Atrial fibrillation - Ventricular tachycardia - Short QT syndrome - Long QT syndrome
Short QT syndrome
All of the following are factors in lower extremity overuse syndromes in runners except: - Poor footwear - Poor posture - Change in surface - Short strides - A and B
Short strides
All of the following are possible side effects of oral contraceptives except: - Nausea and vomiting - Shortness of breath - Fluid retention - Amenorrhea - Feeling sluggish
Shortness of breath
All of the following are true when fitting shoulder pads except: - Axillary straps should no be very tight but just enough to be snug around the chest to keep the shoulder pads in place - Shoulder pads should stop at the midsternum - Acromioclavicular joint should have a channel of foam padding - Lateral flaps should cover down to the deltoid tuberosity - The neck opening must allow the athlete to raise the arm overhead, but not allow the pad to shift
Shoulder pads should stop at the midsternum
All of the following are signs of anorexia nervosa except: - Dramatic weight loss - Obsession with weight gain - Social isolation - Reaching competitive weight and continuing to lose weight in off-season - Significant weight gain during the off-season
Significant weight gain during the off-season
What would be a functional skill for a patient in an ankle rehabilitation program? - Gastrocnemius flexibility - Single-leg hopping - Lifting tolerance - Anterior tibialis strengthening - All of the above
Single-leg hopping
Frostbite includes which of the following signs? - Skin appears blotchy white to yellow-gray - Skin is purple - Skin is pale - Skin is warm - All of the above
Skin appears blotchy white to yellow-gray
When using iontophoresis, the athletic trainer should be aware of possible __________ and __________ as a result of ion flux during treatment. - Vertigo, light-headedness - Sensation changes, increased swelling - Skin irritation, chemical burns - Vasodilatation, skin mottling - Allergic reaction, increased swelling
Skin irritation, chemical burns
A patient is brought to the athletic training facility after sustaining a hard kick to the abdominal area. Which of the following symptoms is not a sign of a significant abdominal injury? - Slow, deep respirations - Increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure - Ashen-colored skin - Rapid, shallow respirations - Rebound tenderness
Slow, deep respirations
Which of the following PNF techniques is not a strengthening technique? - Slow reversal - Rhythmic stabilization - Slow-reversal-hold-relax - Rhythmic initiation - All of the above
Slow-reversal-hold-relax
All of the following are predisposing conditions to heat illness except: - Medications - Age - Conditioning level - Hydration status - Small body mass
Small body mass
Which of the following is not an approach to ethical decision making? - Egoism - Utilitarianism - Formalism - Socialism - A and C
Socialism
Diuretics increase the excretion of: - Sodium (Na+) and Potassium (K+) ions - Sodium (Na+) and Chloride (Cl-) ions - Potassium (K+) and Chloride (Cl-) ions - Magnesium (Mg) and Potassium (K+) ions - None of the above
Sodium (Na+) and Chloride (Cl-) ions
The loss of __________ and __________ account for the greatest percentage of electrolytes lost through sweat. - Potassium, chloride - Magnesium, potassium - Sodium, potassium - Potassium, zinc - Sodium, chloride
Sodium, chloride
Which of the following acoustical interfaces is most reflective of ultrasound energy? - Water-soft tissue - Soft tissue-fat - Soft tissue-bone - Soft tissue-air - None of the above
Soft tissue-air
The plantar fascia or plantar aponeurosis is located where in the body? - Base of the neck - Lumbar region - Lateral side of the thigh - Sole of the foot - Cervical spine
Sole of the foot
A male patient gets kicked in the groin area and sustains an injury to the testicles. The major function of the testes is to produce __________ and __________. - Semen, urine - Spermatozoa, testosterone - Testosterone, estrogen - Semen, spermatozoa - Testosterone, progesterone
Spermatozoa, testosterone
The athletic trainer asks a patient to shrug his shoulders after a neck and shoulder injury. He has difficulty performing this movement, even though it is not painful. What nerve is injured? - Spinal accessory - Dorsal scapular - Long thoracic - Suprascapular - Thoracoscapular
Spinal accessory
When a muscle is stretched to a point where a mild discomfort is felt and the limb is held in on position, it is known as what type of stretch? - Ballistic - PNF - Static - Dynamic - None of the above
Static
What is the state law that gives an individual the length of time (in years) to file a claim? - Foreseeable harm - Liability negligence - Statute of limitations - Tort - Statute of suitability
Statute of limitations
Which of the following is the least occurring type of shoulder subluxation/dislocation? - Superior - Inferior - Anterior - Posterior - C and D
Superior
What is the structure that carries deoxygenated blood from the head and upper body to the heart? - Descending aorta - Superior vena cava - Ascending aorta - Jugular vein - None of the above
Superior vena cava
The foot becomes a "rigid lever" for push-off when it is in what position? - Supination - Pronation - Dorsiflexion - Adduction - Plantar flexion
Supination
All of the following may be settings on a TENS unit except: - Modulating - Burst - Continuous - Ramp - Surge
Surge
Which of the following categories of drugs does not have a synergistic effect to cryotherapy? - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics - Skeletal muscle relaxants - Systemic antibiotics - Anti-inflammatory steroids (glucocorticoids) - A and B
Systemic antibiotics
Which of the following categories of drugs has an antagonistic effect to superficial and deep heat therapy? - Peripheral vasodilators - Skeletal muscle relaxants - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics - Systemic vasoconstrictors - All of the above
Systemic vasoconstrictors
According to the hypertension guidelines set in 2014 by the Joint National Committee (JNC8) panel, the blood pressure threshold for initiating drug therapy for an individual younger then 60 years old is: - Systolic BP > 140 mm Hg, diastolic > 90 mm Hg - Systolic BP > 130 mm Hg, diastolic > 90 mm Hg - Systolic BP = 120 mm Hg, diastolic = 80 mm Hg - Systolic BP = 150 mm Hg, diastolic < 80 mm Hg - Systolic BP > 130 mm Hg, diastolic > 70 mm Hg
Systolic BP > 140 mm Hg, diastolic > 90 mm Hg
When a bronchodilator is used more often than recommended, it can cause which of the following? - Hypertension - A sudden drop in forced expiratory volume - An increased ejection fraction - Tachycardia - Bradycardia
Tachycardia
__________ and __________ are both examples of histamine-2 blockers. - Xanax, Tegretol - Benadryl, Seldane - Proventil, Ventolin - Tagamet, Zantac - Benadryl, Tagamet
Tagamet, Zantac
If the calcaneofibular ligament of the ankle is torn, which of the following would be positive? - Talar tilt test - Anterior drawer sign - Distraction test - Clunk test - Hawkins-Kennedy test
Talar tilt test
Which of the following is not part of the management of turf toe? - Ice - NSAIDs - Rest - Taping to limit motion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint - Taping to limit motion of the distal interphalangeal joint
Taping to limit motion of the distal interphalangeal joint
According to the NATA position statement, Pre-participation Physical Examinations and Disqualifying Conditions, who should make the final decision regarding an athlete's participation in a sport? - Athletic trainer - School nurse - Team physician and institution - Parents - Athletic director
Team physician and institution
When treating an athlete with trochanteric bursitis, flexibility should be increased in which of the following muscles? - Gluteus maximus - Tensor fasciae latae - Iliacus - Piriformis - Lumbar
Tensor fasciae latae
Which of the following factors has a significant impact on the amount of stress a patient will experience during his or her recovery from an injury? - Whether or not soothing music is played in the athletic training facility - Whether or not the coach is present during treatment - Whether or not the same athletic trainer renders care - The degree to which the patient perceives he or she has control over his or her care - The amount of pressure the patient's family places on him or her to play
The degree to which the patient perceives he or she has control over his or her care
All of the following are reasons why an insurance claim might be denied except: - Lack of patient progress - The duration of care is considered excessive - Improper coding - The goals are based on functional outcomes - Treating beyond the approved number of visits
The goals are based on functional outcomes
Allen's test is used to test what? - The integrity of the vertebral arteries - The integrity of the radial and ulnar arteries of the hand - For carpal tunnel syndrome - For tarsal tunnel nerve entrapment - Integrity of the ulnar nerve
The integrity of the radial and ulnar arteries of the hand
When testing for paresthesia of the C5 nerve root, where should the athletic trainer perform pinprick testing? - Base of the neck - At the nipple line - The medial aspect of the arm - The lateral aspect of the forearm - The lateral aspect of the upper arm over the middle deltoid
The lateral aspect of the upper arm over the middle deltoid
An athlete has a suspected fracture involving the knee. Which of the following areas should be splinted? - The ankle and lower leg areas - The knee and thigh - The ankle, knee, and thigh - The lower limb joints and one side of the trunk - The hip and ankle
The lower limb joints and one side of the trunk
When evaluating the inert structures of a joint, passive range of motion is used to determine all of the following except: - The patient's willingness to move - Limitations of joint motion - Joint stability - Muscle elasticity - Soft tissue elasticity
The patient's willingness to move
What occurs at the knee joint during the screw-home mechanism? - The tibia externally rotates on the femur during knee extension - The femur externally rotates on the tibia during knee flexion - The femur internally rotates on the tibia during knee extension - The tibia internally rotates on the femur during knee extension - The tibia externally rotates on the femur during knee flexion
The tibia externally rotates on the femur during knee extension
The "half-life" of a drug refers to which of the following? - The amount of time it takes for a drug to lose half its potency while it is in storage - Half the amount of time it takes for a drug to reach its therapeutic level in the bloodstream - The time required for the amount of the drug in the blood to be increased by one-half - The time required for half the therapeutic drug level to be excreted in the urine - The time required for the amount of drug in the blood to be reduced by one-half
The time required for the amount of drug in the blood to be reduced by one-half
Which of the following is not characteristic of a managed care organization? - They require provider accountability - They pronounce the use of a physician as a gatekeeper - They are based on a fee-for-service model - They utilize various strategies - They utilize specific providers
They are based on a fee-for-service model
What is the process in which health care practitioners are reimbursed by a policyholder's insurance? - Primary-party reimbursement - Secondary-party reimbursement - Third-party reimbursement - Tertiary-party reimbursement - Direct reimbursement
Third-party reimbursement
After a wrestler is injured, you notice he has developed a very negative attitude and is generally depressed. Two methods of redirecting this patient's negative and angry ideas are __________ and __________. - Thought stopping, refuting irrational thoughts - Meditation, progressive relaxation - Therapeutic imagery, attention diversion - Thought stopping, mediation - None of the above
Thought stopping, refuting irrational thoughts
What is the primary reason an athletic trainer would perform pulmonary auscultation? - To check for a systolic bruit - To identify potential abnormal breath sounds - To diagnose cardiothoracic pathology - To diagnose pulmonary pathology - All of the above
To identify potential abnormal breath sounds
A certified athletic trainer can be sued for negligence if he or she decides to suture an athlete with a laceration during a game
True
You have a lacrosse player who has been injured and displays anxiety and worry regarding her rehabilitation, often stating she "cannot do this" and "this is a waste of time." This type of thinking can be reframed into positive thoughts by the use of a technique known as thought stopping
True
Which of the following must the patient feel if he or she is to have a good rapport with the athletic trainer? - Neglect - Empathy - Pity - Love - Trust
Trust
Where is the olecranon process located? - Ulna - Tibia - Vertebrae - Sternum - Clavicle
Ulna
Which of the following medications is not an antihistamine drug? - Dimetapp - Ultram - Benadryl - Claritin - Allegra
Ultram
The therapeutic conversion of electrical energy into high-frequency sound energy above the audible range to create heat in the tissues is the definition of what modality? - Diathermy - Ultrasound - Electric stimulation - TENS - Interferential current
Ultrasound
When using ultrasound under water, a rubber-type basin should be used. Which of the following is the reason this technique should not be performed in a metal basin or whirlpool? - Cavitation may occur - The ultrasound transmission is significantly increased - Minerals in the water block the transmission of the ultrasound energy - Ultrasound energy is reflected off metal and may damage the transducer head - Ultrasound energy is reflected off metal, increasing the intensity in various areas near the metal
Ultrasound energy is reflected off metal, increasing the intensity in various areas near the metal
In what abdominal quadrant is the spleen located? - Central - Lower right - Lower left - Upper right - Upper left
Upper left
One of your cross-country runners has an ongoing problem with tinea pedis. Which of the following actions should you take to assist this athlete in minimizing the problem? - Use talcum powder daily and keep his or her feet dry after showering - Use Kwell shampoo twice a day or as directed by a physician - Remove the infected toenail to prevent the infection from spreading - Make sure the athlete uses sunblock with an SPF of 15 or higher - None of the above
Use talcum powder daily and keep his or her feet dry after showering
All of the following are measures for preventing infectious diseases except: - Appropriate diet, recovery time between workouts, and sleep - Use individual water bottles, towels, uniforms, and personal equipment - Frequent laundering of uniforms - Use water to clean contaminated surfaces or equipment - B and C
Use water to clean contaminated surfaces or equipment
An athlete receives a head injury during a soccer game. While performing the on-field evaluation, the athletic trainer notices that the athlete has a hearing defect after testing for air and bone conduction using a tuning fork. Which cranial nerve is injured? - IX (glossopharyngeal) - VI (abducens) - XII (hypoglossal) - IV (trochlear) - VIII (vestibulocochlear)
VIII (vestibulocochlear)
Which of the following is the trade or brand name of the drug hydrocodone? - Darvocet-N 100 - Percocet - Demerol - Codeine - Vicodin
Vicodin
An injured athlete is led through a therapeutic mental process in which he pictures himself being evaluated by the athletic trainer and assured the injury is not serious. He then pictures himself moving through rehabilitation, recovering nicely, and, finally, returning to his sport fully healed. What is this therapeutic approach to the recovery process called? - Regression - Thought stopping - Biofeedback - Meditation - Visualization
Visualization
A patient's pulmonary function is tested via spirometry. Several measurements are taken during this test. What is the maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration called? - Maximum expiratory flow rate - Forced expiratory volume - Vital capacity - Tidal volume - Residual volume
Vital capacity
In what position will the movement arm of a force be the greatest? - When the movement arm is at a 45-degrees angle to the applied force - When the force of gravity is 90 degrees to the applied force - When the lever being moved is parallel to the applied force - When the angle of application of the force is at 90 degrees to the lever being moved - None of the above
When the angle of application of the force is at 90 degrees to the lever being moved
Under which of the following conditions is the tension created in a muscle the greatest during exercise? - When the interaction between the cross-bridges of the actin and myosin myofilaments are at a maximum - When the muscle position is at its shortest - When a muscle is at its most lengthened point - When the muscle insertion is at a 90-degree angle to the shaft of a bone - None of the above
When the interaction between the cross-bridges of the actin and myosin myofilaments are at a maximum
All of the following are exceptions to the rule of confidentiality except: - When the media desires information regarding the athlete's health status - When there is clear and imminent danger to the athlete - When there is clear and imminent danger to other persons - When legal requirements demand that confidential information be relEased - C and D
When the media desires information regarding the athlete's health status
When counseling a patient about the proper way to self-administer a medication, it is important that the athletic trainer make the patient aware of what 2 factors? - Any side effects and, in detail, how the drug works on the body - If the drug may be addictive and how long the effects will last - If the drug may cause depression and, in detail, how the drug works on the body - When to take the medication and what foods/drugs not to mix with it - B and C
When to take the medication and what foods/drugs not to mix with it
Continuing education units may be obtained through all of the following methods except: - Attending a BOC-approved seminar - Completing a NATA journal quiz - Completing postgraduate course work - Writing a medical column in a local newspaper or popular magazine - Home study courses
Writing a medical column in a local newspaper or popular magazine
What medication is often used for anxiety or panic attacks? - Zantac - Xanax - Thorazine - Prozac - Lyrica
Xanax
Type I diabetes can be prevented from developing with a proper diet and exercise
False
When using fluidotherapy, the treatment temperature range is normally set at which of the following temperatures? - 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit - 85 degrees Fahrenheit to 100 degrees Fahrenheit - 100 degrees Fahrenheit to 113 degrees Fahrenheit - 75 degrees Fahrenheit to 96 degrees Fahrenheit - 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 60 degrees Fahrenheit
100 degrees Fahrenheit to 113 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the average respiratory rate for a healthy adult (18 years of age or older)? - 30 to 80 breaths/min - 20 to 30 breaths/min - 12 to 15 breaths/min - 5 to 10 breaths/min - 40 to 50 breaths/min
12 to 15 breaths/min
An athlete's diet should consist of approximately __________ protein, __________ fat, and __________ carbohydrate. - 12% to 15%, 40% to 50%, 55% to 70% - 10% to 20%, 30% to 40%, 50% to 70% - 5% to 10%, 30% to 45%, 60% to 80% - 25% to 35%, 55% to 65%, 70% to 90% - 45% to 55%, 10% to 20%, 45% to 55%
12% to 15%, 40% to 50%, 55% to 70%
If it was determined that a 25-year-old patient should work at 80% of his maximal heart rate, what would be his target heart rate? - 170 BPM - 156 BPM - 145 BPM - 140 BPM - 130 BPM
156 BPM
If a 20-year-old patient is exercising at 80% of his or her maximal heart rate, his or her target heart rate could be calculated to equal what? - 150 BPM - 140 BPM - 170 BPM - 200 BPM - 160 BPM
160 BPM
At low workloads, muscle cells use ___________ for fuel, while __________ is used for periods of intense exercise of short duration. - Fat, protein - Carbohydrate, fat - Fat, phosphocreatine - Protein, carbohydrate - Glycogen, protein
Fat, phosphocreatine
In what year were certified athletic trainers recognized by the AMA as "allied health care professionals"? - 1988 - 1997 - 1994 - 2000 - 1990
1990
On the average, a college athlete expends between __________ to __________ calories per day. - 4000 to 5000 - 2000 to 3000 - 2500 to 3000 - 2200 to 4400 - 1000 to 1800
2200 to 4400
What is the recommended dosage for the NSAID Naprosyn? - 250 to 500 mg twice a day - 500 to 750 mg twice a day - 50 to 100 mg twice a day - 200 mg once a day - None of the above
250 to 500 mg twice a day
The sternocleidomastoid muscle originates on the __________ and inserts into the __________. - Clavicle, mastoid process - Clavicle and sternum, mastoid process - Manubrium, occipital protuberance - Manubrium, clavicle - Third cervical vertebra, clavicle
Clavicle, mastoid process
It is critical that CPR be administered as soon as possible during a life-threatening situation. In what amount of time is brain damage likely to occur if the brain is deprived of oxygen? - 2 to 4 minutes - 10 to 12 minutes - 4 to 6 minutes - 10 minutes - After 15 minutes
4 to 6 minutes
The maximal rate at which oxygen is consumed and utilized while exercising is known as the maximal oxygen consumption, or VO2 max. What is the normal range of VO2 max for an average college athlete? - 80 to 100 mL/kg/min - 45 to 60 mL/kg/min - 70 to 80 mL/kg/min - 45 to 60 mL/kg/min - 25 to 40 mL/kg/min
45 to 60 mL/kg/min
Patients with Down syndrome are restricted from participating in sports such as gymnastics, diving, soccer, and the high jump without documented medical clearance because of the possible presence of which of the following conditions? - Atlantoaxial instability - Strabismus - Slipped capital epiphysis - Aortic aneurysm - Talar subluxation
Atlantoaxial instability
If an athlete needs to lose weight for health reasons, how many calories must his or her daily diet be reduced by in order to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week? - 250 to 500 calories/day - 1000 to 2500 calories/week - 1000 to 2000 calories/day - 500 to 1000 calories/day - None of the above
500 to 1000 calories/day
Which type of food should the athletic trainer recommend the patient avoid if gallbladder pathology is suspected? - Foods low in carbohydrates - Foods high in protein - Fatty foods - Foods high in vitamin K - All of the above
Fatty foods
Pulse oximetry is used to measure oxygen saturation. Which of the following is a normal reading? - 95% to 100% - 91% to 94% - 86% to 90% - 81% to 85% - 75% to 80%
95% to 100%
You are covering a football game when 2 players collide. You notice that one player grabs his neck and shakes his arm. When you examine him, he complains of lateral neck discomfort and a feeling of "numbness" or "burning" down his arm. His arm is hanging limp by his side. In a few minutes, the symptoms subside. What do you suspect? - Carpal tunnel syndrome - Long thoracic nerve injury - A "burner" or pinched nerve syndrome - Dorsal scapular nerve injury - Thoracic outlet syndrome
A "burner" or pinched nerve syndrome
All of the following functions contribute to the athlete's ability to maintain a steady state during periods of increased metabolic needs while exercising except: - Pulmonary diffusion - Vascular adaptation - Physical condition of the involved muscles - A high-protein pre-event meal - A and C
A high-protein pre-event meal
Under which of the following environmental conditions would an undiagnosed patient with sickle-cell trait be at most risk? - Hot, humid environment - Cold, dry environment - High-altitude environment - Cold, humid environment - A and C
A and C
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 - An athletic trainer
A biomechanist
How would you define a policy? - A specific plan for members of an organization to follow - A broad statement of an intended action - An organizational plan that provides program direction for 1 to 2 years - A mission statement of an organization - A vision statement of an organization
A broad statement of an intended action
Primary coverage is defined as which of the following? - "Self-pay" insurance - A coverage that begins to pay for covered expenses after the deductible has been met - Protection for an individual against future loss of earnings because of injury - The invoiced cost of an insurance policy - Third-party payment
A coverage that begins to pay for covered expenses after the deductible has been met
A patient who ignores his or her diagnosis of cardiac hypertrophy and continues to exercise at an intense level risks which of the following? - Commotio cordis - Pulmonary hypertension - A fatal cardiac event - Aortic rupture - Stroke
A fatal cardiac event
Which of the following tools has the Inter-Association Task Force recommended not be used as the primary tool for loop-strap removal on a football helmet after an injury? - FM Extractor - The Trainer's Angel - A flathead screwdriver - The anvil pruner - B and D
A flathead screwdriver
Which of the following describes an impacted fracture? - A fracture that telescopes one part of the bone on the other - The bone splits along its length - The fracture is at a right angle to the shaft - A fracture consisting of 3 or more fragments at the fracture site - None of the above
A fracture that telescopes one part of the bone on the other
It is well known that many athletes will utilize nutritional supplements in an effort to enhance performance. An athlete asks you to explain the action of an antioxidant. Which of the following best describes the role of an antioxidant? - A nutrient that protects the cell from the detrimental effects of substances that may cause health problems, such as premature aging - A mineral that is known to protect the body from cancer - A vitamin that is known to protect the body from heart disease - A substance that is found in vegetables and dairy products and prevents certain types of cancer and osteoporosis - None of the above
A nutrient that protects the cell from the detrimental effects of substances that may cause health problems, such as premature aging
For which of the following injuries would the use of a hard-shell pad be appropriate? - Cover a large skin infection - A toe injury - A painful contusion - Plantar fasciitis - None of the above
A painful contusion
Pediculosis is most effectively treated with which of the following? - Mouthwash - An antibiotic - Time - An antifungal - A parasiticide
A parasiticide
The NATA Code of Ethics is defined as which of the following? - Moral legal privileges inherent in being a member of a community - Violation of commitment to privacy and protection of information or communications - A set of rules by which an athletic trainer should conduct him- or herself - The basis or explanation for an action taken by an athletic trainer - None of the above
A set of rules by which an athletic trainer should conduct him- or herself
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is characterized by which of the following? - A depressed QT interval - A short PR interval and prolonged QRS complex - A long PR interval and shortened QRS complex - An elevated QT interval - Very late depolarization of the heart
A short PR interval and prolonged QRS complex
Which of the following muscles is not involved in internal rotation of the hip? - Adductor magnus - Gluteus maximus - Gracilis - Tensor fasciae latae - Gluteus minimus
Gluteus maximus
What is the conversion of glucose to lactic acid called? - Photosynthesis - Glycolysis - Lactolysis - The Krebs cycle - Glycogenosis
Glycolysis
Which of the following is the most effective motivator for compliance to rehabilitation of an athletic injury? - Coercion - Bribery - Fear - Collaboration - Goal setting
Goal setting
When performing a urinalysis with a dipstick (such as Clinistix or a similar product) for abnormal glucose and protein levels, which of the following are considered abnormal findings is the adolescent? - +2 - +3 - +4 - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
Loading of a joint that is unstable due to a ligament rupture produces which of the following stresses on the joint cartilage? - No change at all - Rolling/pivoting stress - Tension forces - Abnormally low stress - Abnormally high stress
Abnormally high stress
Which of the following is considered a medical emergency? - Acute compartment syndrome - Navicular fracture - Bulimia - Mitral valve prolapse - Cellulitis
Acute compartment syndrome
Indications for ultrasound include all of the following except: - Bursitis - Fasciitis - Acute hemorrhage - Plantar warts - Tendinitis
Acute hemorrhage
All of the following are medication routes of administration except: - Oral - Rectal - Parenteral - Aerosol - Buccal
Aerosol
What medium does not transmit ultrasound waves? - Water - Gel - Body lotion - Steroid creams - Air
Air
At the time of injury, the patient experiences a great deal of stress. The patient responds to this stressor by passing through 3 psychophysiological phases. During which of the following phases is the adrenal gland most active? - Exhaustive - Resistance - Anger - Alarm - Frustration
Alarm
A patient who has a seizure should be referred to a physician under which of the following conditions? - After a seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes - There is no history of previous seizures - If the seizure does not fit into the patient's pattern of previous seizures - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
A patient who is "burned out" may display which of the following symptoms? - Negative self-concept - Chronic fatigue - Negative attitude toward his or her teammates - Headaches - All of the above
All of the above
All of the following are considered support personnel that work along with the athletic trainer to ensure the health and safety of the athlete except: - Nurse - Sport psychologist - Social worker - All of the above - B and C
All of the above
An athlete with a skull fracture will have which of the following? - Battle's sign - Raccoon eyes - Tenderness in the hard palate - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
Athletes can prevent lower leg injuries by all of the following except: - Stretching - Proper footwear - Proprioceptive training - Strength training - All of the above
All of the above
Substance abuse, as defined by the DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), is manifested by which of the following criteria (occurring within a 12-month work period)? - Recurrent substance abuse resulting in a failure to fulfill a major role obligation at school, work, or home - Recurrent substance abuse is situations where it is physically hazardous (ie, driving a car while impaired) - Recurrent substance abuse-related legal problems (ie, arrests for substance-related disorderly conduct) - Continued substance abuse despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused by the effects of the substance (ie, arguments or fighting) - All of the above
All of the above
The NATA's position statement on exertional heat illness recommends which of the following? - Ensure that the appropriate medical care is available and the rescue personnel are familiar with exertional heat illness prevention, recognition, and treatment - Plan rest breaks to match environmental conditions and the intensity of the activity - Weigh high-risk athletes (in high-risk conditions, weigh all athletes) before and after practice to estimate the amount of body water lost during practice and to ensure a return to prepractice weight before next practice - All athletes to practice in shaded areas or use electric or cooling fans to circulate air when feasible - All of the above
All of the above
The athletic administrator's role includes which of the following? - Establishes the chain of command for the sports medicine team - Makes certain that each member has appropriate credentials - Is responsible for having appropriate personnel for the appropriate positions - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
The equal employment operating chief works with employees who have filed what type(s) of complaint? - Discrimination - Sexual harassment - Racism - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
The pre-event meal should be planned by whom? - The coach - The athlete - The athletic trainer - A and B - All of the above
All of the above
What general topics should be addressed in an athletic training program policies and procedures manual? - Who the athletic training program will serve - Facility use and maintenance - Risk management plans - Chains of command and supervision - All of the above
All of the above
When exercising in cold temperatures, what should be done by the athlete to prevent hypothermia? - Keep his or her clothes dry - Warm-up exercises and remain active - Wear warm clothing - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
When selecting and fitting protective gear and sports equipment, the athletic trainer should do which of the following to minimize liability? - Buy protective gear or equipment from a reputable manufacturer - Ensure that the individual who assembles the equipment in competent to do so - If the athlete is wearing a cast, brace, or other type of immobilization device, ensure that it does not violate the rules of the sport - Ensure the equipment is not defective - All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following are factors that influence space requirements when designing a sports medicine facility? - Number of clients to be served - Types of clients to be served - Amount and type of equipment needed - Projected growth of the program - All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is a possible employment setting for an athletic trainer? - Industrial setting - High school setting - Hospital setting - College or university - All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is not a way for a throwing athlete to prevent injuries while training? - Minimizing the effects of microtrauma during training - Maintaining cardiovascular and lower extremity conditioning - Good communication between the athlete, athletic trainer, coach, and physician during training - All of the above - B and C
All of the above
Which of the following massage techniques is a method of tapotement? - Cupping - Hacking - Pinching - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
Which of the following materials can the athletic trainer use to construct a custom protective or supportive device? - Felt - Gauze padding - Cotton - Foam - All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following pieces of information are important for the athletic trainer to keep on record in the athletic training facility? - Injury reports - Injury evaluations and progress notes - Daily treatment logs - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
Which of the following signs/symptoms are present in a depressed patient? - Decreased appetite - Insomnia - Fatigue - Feeling of hopelessness - All of the above
All of the above
Who should be involved in making the decisions about transporting an injured athlete? - Athletic trainer - Team physician - Paramedics - Emergency medical technicians - All of the above
All of the above
Why is it important for an active individual to follow a varied diet that reflects the Dietary Guidelines for America? - The individual will be making smart choices from every food group - The individual will get the most nutrition out of calories - The individual will stay within daily calorie needs - All of the above - None of the above
All of the above
A dry, nonproductive cough is most often caused by which of the following? - Lung infection - Bronchitis - Allergies - Pneumothorax - Cancer
Allergies
You notice one of your basketball players is showing signs of overtraining. Which of the following would not be an appropriate response to an overtrained athlete by the athletic trainer? - Listening to the athlete's fears - A tapered decrease in training over a period of 1 week - An abrupt cessation of training - Counseling the athlete in relaxation techniques - All of the above
An abrupt cessation of training
Which of the following conditions is not indicated for mechanical traction? - An acute interspinous sprain - Degenerative joint disease - Herniated discs or protrusions - Degenerative disc disease - Muscle spasm
An acute interspinous sprain
What is the sensation that a patient might experience just prior to an epileptic seizure called? - An aura - A hallucination - A delusion - Pre-epileptic vertigo - A premonition
An aura
Which of the following methods for funding public sector sports medicine facilities utilizes an institution's assets in cash and investments not normally used for operational purposes? - Capital campaign - Tax-exempt bonds - An endowment - Commercial loans - Unrestricted loans
An endowment
Which of the following devices is more effective in decreasing skin temperature during a cryotherapy treatment? - A microwaveable pack - A chemical spray - A cold towel - An ice pack - A fan
An ice pack
What does a sunscreen SPF of 5 represent? - An individual can be exposed to ultraviolet light 5 times longer than he or she could without having the sunscreen on before his or her skin turns red - An individual will be protected from the sun 105% - Nothing - The sunscreen contains 5% of SPF - The number of applications it takes for 100% protection
An individual can be exposed to ultraviolet light 5 times longer than he or she could without having the sunscreen on before his or her skin turns red
What are cost-based providers contracted by the federal government and charged with reviewing Medicare claims made by hospitals called? - An intermediary - An insurance "carrier" - A joint review board - An insurance network - Business manager
An insurance "carrier"
To be a successful athletic trainer, an individual must possess all of the following personal qualities except: - The ability to adapt to a changing environment - A good sense of humor - An interest in making money - Empathy - B and D
An interest in making money
The athletic trainer should look for all of the following features when purchasing a stationary bicycle except: - A comfortable seat - An easily modified workload - Good construction - An on-board computer for easy programming - Adjustable to fit all athletes
An on-board computer for easy programming
What is a deductible? - An out-of-pocket expense before the insurance policy begins paying - The amount of coverage provided by an insurance company - The monthly premium for insurance coverage - The amount of money you will pay for each medical visit - The maximum amount of money the insurance company will pay minus your co-pay
An out-of-pocket expense before the insurance policy begins paying
A baseball player has been stung by a bee. This player has a history of a severe allergy to bee stings. A couple of minutes after being stung, the area becomes red and raised and begins to itch. The athlete begins to complain that his tongue feels thick, and he starts to have difficulty breathing. What type of shock is he beginning to develop? - Neurogenic - Metabolic - Hypovolemic - Respiratory - Anaphylactic
Anaphylactic
Which of the following joints is a "mortise" joint? - First metatarsophalangeal - Elbow - Sacroiliac - Knee - Ankle
Ankle
Which 2 structures are injured with a Bankart lesion? - Anterior capsule of the shoulder and the glenoid labrum - The inferior capsule of the shoulder and glenoid fossa - The articular surface of the humeral head and glenoid labrum - The surgical neck of the humerus and the coracoacromial ligament - The acromioclavicular joint and glenoid fossa
Anterior capsule of the shoulder and the glenoid labrum
The frontal plane divides the body into __________ and __________ parts. - Top, anterior - Right, left - Top, bottom - Anterior, posterior - Superior, lateral
Anterior, posterior
If a palpable "clunk" or shift at approximately 20 to 30 degrees of knee flexion is found during a pivot-shift test, this may be indicative of what? - Anterolateral rotary instability of the knee - Anteromedial rotary instability of the knee - Posterolateral rotary instability of the knee - Posteromedial rotary instability of the knee - Posterior instability of the knee
Anterolateral rotary instability of the knee
Hemorrhoids may be treated by all of the following except: - Corticosteroids - Local anesthetics - Astringents - Vasoconstrictors - Antihistamines
Antihistamines
Which of the following best describes the function of the school nurse in the sports medicine program of a high school? - As a liaison between the athletic director and the athletic trainer - The direct supervisor of the "health" services - As the "first assistant" to the team physician - As a liaison between the athletic trainer and the school health services - All of the above
As a liaison between the athletic trainer and the school health services
If there is inflammation at the site of the medial epicondyle of the elbow, which of the following would be positive? - Tennis elbow test - Golfer's elbow test - Tinel's sign - Finkelstein's test - Allen's test
Golfer's elbow test
An athlete falls on an outstretched hand and injures his wrist. After evaluating the injury, the athletic trainer suspects a scaphoid fracture. Because this area has a poor blood supply, which of the following conditions may occur if the injury is mistreated? - de Quervain's syndrome - Aseptic necrosis - Carpal tunnel syndrome - Swan neck deformity - Bennett's deformity
Aseptic necrosis
A patient presents with insidious pain along the posterior aspect of the thigh. Which of the following steps should be performed first by the athletic trainer? - Palpate the muscle bellies of the posterior thigh - Ask how and when the pain started - Manual muscle test the hamstring muscles - Perform a functional test - Assess sensation of the hip
Ask how and when the pain started
Bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol) should not be taken by a patient for whom use of __________ is a precaution or contraindicated. - Penicillin - Albuterol - Prednisone - Aspirin - Claritin
Aspirin
Which of the following drugs must the athletic trainer determine the athlete is not allergic to prior to administering a NSAID? - Famotidine - Acetaminophen - Sulfa - Sudafed - Aspirin
Aspirin
Which of the following may be linked to Reye's syndrome in children and teenagers when treating a viral infection? - Aspirin - Acetaminophen - Penicillin - Amoxicillin - Lotrimin
Aspirin
Massage can be used as an effective modality to control pain because it activates which of the following? - Central nervous system and chemosensitive receptors - Parasympathetic nervous system and mechanosensitive receptors - Parasympathetic nervous system and the pacinian receptors - Autonomic nervous system and the pacinian receptors - Autonomic nervous system and chemosensitive receptors
Autonomic nervous system and the pacinian receptors
All of the following are methods of measuring body composition except: - Measuring muscle and fat girths - Hydrostatic weighing - Electrical impedance - Measuring skin-fold thickness - C and D
Measuring muscle and fat girths
You have been asked to initiate an athletic training program in the high school in which you work. One of the areas you are covering is sexually transmitted diseases. The following topics relating to AIDS should include all of the following except: - Blood-borne pathogens - HIV testing - Universal precautions - Bacterial infections - OSHA guidelines
Bacterial infections
All of the following are possible factors regarding why a patient might be injury prone except: - Bad luck - Problems at home - Joint hypermobility - Poor endurance - Poor coordination
Bad luck
Large purchases for an educational institution are usually done through a process known as what? - Direct purchase - Indirect purchase - Soliciting - Bid process - None of the above
Bid process
Which of the following techniques allows the patient to assess his or her own efforts at controlling a specific physiological response, such as muscular tension? - Moist heat pack - Biofeedback - Massage - PNF - Imagery
Biofeedback
Repeated rubbing over the epidermis may cause which of the following conditions? - Avulsion - Blisters - Contusions - Bursitis - Impetigo
Blisters
A sphygmomanometer is a device that measures which of the following? - Grip strength - Body fat percentage - Intra-abdominal pressure - Blood pressure - None of the above
Blood pressure
Where do primitive stem cells mature into red and white blood cells and platelets? - Liver - Spleen - Gallbladder - Bone marrow - Epididymis
Bone marrow
What would be the most appropriate type of roentgenogram for a possible tibial stress fracture? - X-ray - PET scan - MRI - CT scan - Bone scan
Bone scan
Ultrasound waves are reflected by __________ and absorbed by ___________. - Bone, skin - Skin, connective tissue - Skin, blood - Bone, muscle - Nerve, muscle
Bone, muscle
What can be defined as the training effect on the cardiac system? - Cardiac output (CO) = increased stroke volume (SV) + decreased heart rate (HR) - CO = SV / HR - CO = decreased SV - increased HR - SV = CO x HR - None of the above
Cardiac output (CO) = increased stroke volume (SV) + decreased heart rate (HR)
What should the athletic trainer do when teaching a patient how to properly use crutches? - Make sure the patient's weight is fully supported on his or her hands and armpits - Caution the patient not to lean on the crutches so that his or her weight is on the crutches' axillary pads - Teach him or her how to use a cane first - Teach the patient a 4-point gait - Teach the patient a 5-point gait
Caution the patient not to lean on the crutches so that his or her weight is on the crutches' axillary pads
Which of the following is the correct sequence of tissue healing? - Cellular response, regeneration, remodeling - Remodeling, regeneration, cellular response - Rejection, regeneration, resolution - Regeneration, resolution, remodeling - None of the above
Cellular response, regeneration, remodeling
A soccer player sustains a mild head injury during a game. The athletic trainer administers a Romberg's test on the sideline, assessing which of the following? - Disorder of the medulla - Function of the cerebral cortex - Function of the temporal lobe of the brain - Cerebellum of basal ganglia dysfunction - Disorder of the parietal lobe of the brain
Cerebellum of basal ganglia dysfunction
Changes in cognition and behavior and disorientation after a traumatic head injury are indicative of dysfunction of which part of the brain? - Basal ganglia - Pons - Cerebellum - Occipital lobe - Cerebrum
Cerebrum
All of the following are controlled by the cranial nerves except: - Vision - Smell - Tongue movement - Cervical flexion - Hearing
Cervical flexion
If necessary, the removal of the helmet and shoulder pads from an athlete with a suspected spinal cord injury should be coordinated to avoid which of the following? - Cervical hyperextension - Airway obstruction - Cervical hyperflexion - Thoracic rotation - Thoracic compression
Cervical hyperextension
What is the most common and devastating mechanism of injury seen in neck injuries sustained during football? - Cervical hyperextension - Forceful cervical lateral flexion - Cervical hyperflexion and rotation - Cervical hyperflexion and axial compression - Cervical hyperextension and lateral compression
Cervical hyperflexion and axial compression
A properly organized athletic training facility should have separate, designated areas for all of the following except: - Modality area - Hydrotherapy area - Storage facilities - Changing room for the athletes - Physician treatment
Changing room for the athletes
Which of the following is not a component of a primary survey? - Check for sensations of numbness, tingling, or burning - Check surroundings and environment - Check athlete for ABC - Check for severe bleeding - B and D
Check for sensations of numbness, tingling, or burning
General maintenance and cleaning tasks of the athletic training facility and activities areas of an athletic facility should include all of the following except: - Wood flooring should be kept free of splinters, holes, protruding nails, uneven boards, and screws - All areas should be swept, vacuumed, and mopped according to designated cleaning schedules - Check to make sure that athletic uniforms/equipment are properly stored and inventoried on a regular basis - Lightning apparatuses should be checked and changed on a regular basis - Check to see that ground fault interrupters are working and appropriately located
Check to make sure that athletic uniforms/equipment are properly stored and inventoried on a regular basis
During the inflammatory response, leukocytes are drawn to the site of injury by chemical mediators. This process is known as which of the following? - Margination - Coaxing - Chemotaxis - Emigration - Integration
Chemotaxis
Which type of training program is most beneficial if the coach or athletic trainer is trying to improve muscular strength and flexibility? - Plyometric training - Anaerobic training - Circuit training - Power lifting - All of the above
Circuit training
Which of the following can cause an indirect sports fatality? - Contact sports - A blow to the head - Blunt chest trauma - Rodeo riding - Heat stroke
Heat stroke
Which of the following describes a neurapraxia? - Demyelination of the axon sheath that leads to a conduction block. Usually heals in approximately 1 to 2 weeks - Loss or disruption of the axon and myelin sheath. The epineurium is still intact - An injury to the endoneurium, perineurium, and epineurium with a permanent neurological deficit - A crush injury to a nerve causing damage to the epineurium. The perineurium is intact - None of the above
Demyelination of the axon sheath that leads to a conduction block. Usually heals in approximately 1 to 2 weeks
Which of the following is the underlying cause of multiple sclerosis? - Hyperactivity of the synapses within the brain - Inflammation of the middle cerebral artery - A genetic disorder - Low levels of dopamine production - Demyelination of the neurons of the central nervous system
Demyelination of the neurons of the central nervous system
An athlete is injured during an ice hockey game and, after being examined by the team physician, is diagnosed with a complete anterior cruciate ligament tear. You have been told by the doctor that this athlete cannot compete the rest of the season. When you see the athlete the next day he states, "The doctor doesn't know what he is talking about. I'll be fine." This athlete is demonstrating what behavior? - Hysteria - Depression - Anger - Bargaining - Denial
Denial
When sodium ions move into a cell and the transmembrane potential is reduced (approaches zero), and when potassium ions rush out of the cell and the transmembrane potential is gradually re-established, an action potential is created. The 2 phases described above are known as what? - Depolarization and repolarization - Repolarization and depolarization - Stimulation and propagation - Propagation and repolarization - Permeability and repolarization
Depolarization and repolarization
A predisposing condition such as spinal stenosis may mean an athlete is more likely to: - Experience vertigo after an injury to the head - Demonstrate nystagmus after an injury to the head - Develop "glove and stocking" symptoms after a neck injury - Develop paralysis after a fracture-dislocation - Develop lower extremity neuropathies
Develop paralysis after a fracture-dislocation
Which of the following is not a domain of athletic training? - Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis - Diagnosis of Athletic Injuries - Immediate and Emergency Care - Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection - Organizational and Professional Health and Well-Being
Diagnosis of Athletic Injuries
"Rehabilitation" includes all of the following components except: - Assessment of level of function/dysfunction - Organization and interpretation of results of the initial evaluation - Formulation of patient problems - Establishment of long- and short-term goals - Diagnosis of the patient's condition
Diagnosis of the patient's condition
What type of joint is the hip joint? - Fibrous - Amphiarthrotic - Synarthrotic - Diarthrotic - Semiarthrotic
Diarthrotic
__________ pupils indicate possible shock, hemorrhage, or cardiac arrest. - Unequal - Constricted - Dilated - Discolored - Closed
Dilated
Contraindications to cervical traction include all of the following except: - A positive vertebral artery test - A positive alar ligament test - Disc herniation - Increased radicular symptoms with treatment - Nystagmus
Disc herniation
If an athlete is unconscious from a blow to the head, he or she should be assumed to have a neck injury in addition to a possible head injury. If the airway appears to be impaired, all of the following would be appropriate steps in management except: - Cut the facemask with an appropriate tool and move it out of the way - Leave the helmet on - Stabilize the head and neck - Do a finger sweep of the mouth to remove any debris and clear the airway - Activate EMS
Do a finger sweep of the mouth to remove any debris and clear the airway
What should the athletic trainer advise his or her athletes to do to minimize the negative effects of jet lag? - Drink an adequate amount of fluids, especially water, to avoid dehydration - Keep watches set to their "home" time zone - Get up and go to bed 2 to 3 hours earlier for each time zone crossed - Wear warm clothing to avoid getting cold while on the plane - Get at least 8 hours of sleep at night the week before the flight
Drink an adequate amount of fluids, especially water, to avoid dehydration
__________ and __________ are 2 signs of diabetic coma. - Drowsiness, acetone-smelling breath - Seizures, pale/clammy skin - Seizures, a bounding pulse - Flushed skin, giddiness - Pale skin, weak pulse
Drowsiness, acetone-smelling breath
What is the best way to prevent otitis externa? - Avoid contact activities for 7 to 10 days - Use ear plugs during activity - Dry the external auditory canal after swimming - Wear adequate protective devices for the ear - All of the above
Dry the external auditory canal after swimming
When monitoring a carbohydrate-loading program for an endurance athlete, what should the athlete do the day prior to competition? - Eat a high-carbohydrate meal and perform little or no exercise - Eat a low-carbohydrate meal and participate in a regular amount of exercise - Eat a high-carbohydrate meal and participate in a regular amount of exercise - Hyperhydrate and rest the day before competition - Eat a low-protein diet and participate in a regular amount of exercise
Eat a high-carbohydrate meal and perform little or no exercise
You are aware of a diabetic patient who has just self-administered his morning dose of insulin and has basketball practice within the following hour. Which of the following would be a prudent action to suggest to this patient before he begins exercising? - Hyperhydrate prior to practice - Eat a candy bar before practice - Eat a slice of bread with peanut butter or cheese prior to practice - Drink a soft drink before exercising - None of the above
Eat a slice of bread with peanut butter or cheese prior to practice
Which is not a thermal effect of ultrasound? - Increased blood flow - Secretion of chemotactics - Reduction of muscle spasm - Edema reduction - Muscular heating
Edema reduction
At the secondary school level, the athletic training student should be involved in the educational efforts involving bloodborne pathogens. These educational items should include all of the following except: - Education on the availability of herpes testing - Education/training in the use of universal precautions and wound care - Education on access to hepatitis B virus vaccinations and testing - Education of parents and guardians regarding the students' risk of infection - Education on the modes of infection and risk of infection from the athletes they care for
Education on the availability of herpes testing
The area of the applicator that emits ultrasound and is expressed in square centimeters is known as what? - The transducer head surface area - Effective emitting area - Effective radiating area - Direct-contact area - The sound head
Effective radiating area
When massage is utilized to induce a sedative effect, which type of massage technique is indicated? - Tapotement - Vibration - Petrissage - Danish - Effleurage
Effleurage
All of the following muscles are innervated by the ulnar nerve except: - Flexor carpi ulnaris - Adductor pollicis - All the hypothenar muscles - Extensor carpi ulnaris - None of the above
Extensor carpi ulnaris
An athlete sustains a blow to the head with a temporary loss of consciousness. He appears to have a lucid period in which he seems to be normal for a period of a couple of hours and then becomes significantly lethargic. What type of medical emergency would the athletic trainer suspect? - Ruptured intervertebral disc at level C3, 4 - Extradural hemorrhage - Basilar fracture - Subdural hemorrhage - Contrecoup fracture
Extradural hemorrhage
All of the following are guidelines and position statements released by the NATA except: - Exertional heat illness - Fluid replacements for patients - Eye safety in sports - Lightning safety for athletics and recreation - Asthma in athletics
Eye safety in sports
What precautionary measures should be taken prior to transferring and securing an athlete with protective equipment (as in football or ice hockey) to a rigid immobilization device such as a spine board? - Facemask removal and preparation of shoulder pads - Make sure a cervical collar is applied and the athlete is rolled to the side to prevent aspiration of vomit - The helmet and shoulder pads are removed - The facemask is removed and the arms are secured to the chest - Secure the arms across the chest with a strap and remove the helmet
Facemask removal and preparation of shoulder pads
Hemophilia occurs when which of the following blood factors is missing? - Granulocytes - Hemoglobin - Factor IV - Rh factor - Factor VIII
Factor VIII
A zero-based budget allows the athletic trainer to spend money freely within his or her budget without having to justify spending
False
According to the DSM V, an individual who is observed to have episodes of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable moods lasting a week or more would be characterized as having bipolar disorder
False
All certified athletic trainers are expected to uphold Principle 1 of the NATA Code of Ethics, which states, "Members shall practice with compassion, respecting the rights, welfare and dignity of others"
False
All of the following are human resources issues; job description, hiring practices, vacation policies, benefits, and release of medical records
False
Although the best way for an athletic trainer to avoid litigation is to exactly follow the manufacturer's instruction for the use and maintenance of a piece of equipment, if an athletic trainer modifies a piece of equipment to make it fit better for the athlete and he or she is still injured during an event, the manufacturer will then be solely liable for the injury
False
An MCO is a maintenance car organization. This type of insurance plan is used only for long-term illnesses and injuries (ie, "maintenance care")
False
An athletic trainer should be aware that all insurance plans have an out-of-network benefit. These benefits cover services by providers not contracted with their insurance company
False
Anterior compartment syndrome may be addressed without consequence up to 72 hours after the initial insult
False
Any individuals, including athletic trainers, doctors, coaches, and administrators, who are supportive of both a program and a particular plan relative to the specific program are considered to be adversaries
False
As long as an athletic trainer is BOC certified, he or she can practice for up to 1 year in any state without a license
False
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is identified by an individual being overly jovial at inappropriate times. SAD usually occurs in men and can be treated by rest and relaxation
False
The athletic trainer can automatically release a medical information of a collegiate athlete to professional organizations, the media, and anyone else who requests the information upon the athlete's completion of a school conducted physical examination
False
The correct order of the Kubler-Ross classic model of reactions to death and dying is depression, anger, bargaining, denial, and acceptance
False
Which of the following standards are performance evaluation standards intended to help foster practicality in the employee appraisal process? - Accuracy standards - Feasibility standards - Utility standards - Proprietary standards - Quality standards
Feasibility standards
You are in the position to hire an assistant athletic trainer. You have a specific person in mind, but your athletic director implies he is not comfortable with this person's gender. Which level of the law mandates the hiring and firing of employees? - State - Local - City - District - Federal
Federal
An associated complex of pathologies affecting active women that includes disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis is known as which of the following? - Premenstrual syndrome - Female athlete triad - Female athlete trifecta - Athletic perimenstrual syndrome - None of the above
Female athlete triad
One of your female cheerleaders has been diagnosed by your team physician with a combination of anorexia, osteoporosis, and amenorrhea. You recognize this combination as signs of what? - Marfan syndrome - The unhappy triad - Female triad syndrome - Paget's disease - Bone cancer
Female triad syndrome
What nerves innervate the hip adductor musculature? - Femoral, superior gluteal - Femoral, tibial - Femoral, obturator - Femoral, obturator, inferior gluteal - Tibial, obturator
Femoral, obturator
Which cells are active after an injury to begin building collagen? - Osteocytes - Osteoblasts - Granulocytes - Osteoclasts - Fibroblasts
Fibroblasts
To avoid gastric upset, NSAIDS should be taken with which of the following? - Food or milk - A glass of wine - Gatorade - An energy drink - Cranberry juice
Food or milk
One of your athletes presents with diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping 1 to 6 hours after eating at a local restaurant. What do you suspect is the problem? - Kidney stone - Bowel obstruction - Viral gastroenteritis - Dysentery - Food poisoning
Food poisoning
The contact phase of the running gait is divided into which components? - Forward swing and foot strike - Foot strike, midsupport, and take-off - Follow-through, forward swing, and foot descent - Midsupport, take-off, and foot descent - Foot strike, follow-through, and foot descent
Foot strike, midsupport, and take-off
One of your basketball players comes into the athletic training facility insisting that his ankle need to be taped even though he has no known injury. The athlete should be advised of which of the following? - To let the athletic trainer know if he starts developing any knee problems - An elastic or neoprene ankle brace is more effective than taping in preventing an injury - For ankle taping to be effective, the athlete should rely on ankle-strengthening exercises rather than prophylactic taping if there is no injury present - Advise the athlete to contact his family physician to evaluate his ankles - None of the above
For ankle taping to be effective, the athlete should rely on ankle-strengthening exercises rather than prophylactic taping if there is no injury present
Each lever has a __________, which is perpendicular distance from the line of force to the axis, and a __________, which is the perpendicular distance from the resistance to the axis. - Force arm, rotary arm - Short arm, long arm - Force arm, resistance arm - Rotary arm, translatory arm - Force arm, translatory arm
Force arm, resistance arm
The Inter-Association Task Force recommends that no fewer than __________ persons lift athletes suspected of having a spinal cord injury. - Four plus - Two plus - Three plus - Ten plus - Eight plus
Four plus
All of the following free-weight exercises require one or more spotters except: - Free-weight exercise in which the bar passes over the face - Free-weight exercise in which a bar moves over the head - Free-weight exercise in which a bar curls up in front of the chest - Free-weight exercise in which the bar is positioned on the back - Free-weight exercise in which the bar moves over the chest
Free-weight exercise in which a bar curls up in front of the chest
Deep stroking during massage is known as what? - Tapotement - Vibration - Petrissage - Effleurage - Friction massage
Friction massage
Shoulder abduction occurs in the __________ plane and moves around a __________ axis. - Frontal, sagittal - Horizontal, vertical - Frontal, anterior-posterior - Sagittal, medial-lateral - Frontal, superior-inferior
Frontal, anterior-posterior
Which of the following exercises should be avoided in the early stages (phase 1) of anterior cruciate reconstruction rehabilitation? - Full knee extension exercises - Resisted hip abduction - Toe raises - Hamstring curls - Isometric contraction of the quadriceps
Full knee extension exercises
Which of the following are braces used after rehabilitation? - Functional - Prophylactic - Patellofemoral - Rehabilitative - Postoperative
Functional
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 oneself 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 - Prescribing medication
Functioning as a clinical athletic trainer in a sports medicine clinic within the confines of the individual state's practice act
A wrestler comes to the athletic training facility inquiring about a "drug that will make him lose weight quickly." He mentions a diuretic. Which of the following drugs has been banned by the International Olympic Committee and causes diuresis? - Furosemide - Salbutamol - Caffeine (< 12 mcg/mL) - Salicylates - None of the above
Furosemide
Muscular fiber arrangements may be known as __________ or ___________. - Fusiform, pennate - Oblique, striated - Striated, smooth - Multinuclear, uninuclear - Transverse, longitudinal
Fusiform, pennate
What is one of the most serious adverse reactions during iontophoresis treatment? - Galvanic burns - Anaphylactic shock - Dermatitis - Histamine reaction - None of the above
Galvanic burns
Which of the following is defined as an uninterrupted direct current? - Interferential current - Microcurrent - Galvanic current - Pulsed current - None of the above
Galvanic current
Which of the following statements accurately describes isokinetic training? - Generation of a muscular force with no visible joint movement - Generation of a muscular force with visible joint movement that occurs at a constant speed but with variable external resistance - Generation of a muscular force with visible joint movement at a variable speed but with a fixed external resistance - Generation of a muscle force during muscular lengthening - None of the above
Generation of a muscular force with visible joint movement that occurs at a constant speed but with variable external resistance
The term dexamethasone is the ___________ name of this medication. - Secondary - Brand - Generic - FDA approved - Trade
Generic
Before returning an athlete to full activity, all of the following criteria should equal those taken from the uninvolved side at the end of the rehabilitation program except: - Strength of each muscle group - Girth measurements at 6 inches above and below the joint line - Proprioception of both extremities - Flexibility of the involved muscle groups - C and D
Girth measurements at 6 inches above and below the joint line
Which of the following things would you not want to do for someone who has gone into shock? - Maintain the airway - Keep the athlete calm - Provide care for specific injury - Give food or drink to the athlete - Monitor his or her vital signs
Give food or drink to the athlete
Which of the following conditions often contributes to shoulder impingement? - Acute bicipital tendinitis - Suprascapular nerve entrapment - Adhesive capsulitis - Glenohumeral instability - Serratus anterior weakness
Glenohumeral instability
A positive clunk test is indicative of what pathology? - Unstable ankle - Olecranon fracture - Meniscus tear of the knee - Glenoid labrum tear - Anterior cruciate ligament tear
Glenoid labrum tear
Which of the following drugs is used to treat Type 2 diabetes? - Dilantin - Prozac - Zocor - Glucophage - Coumadin
Glucophage
A tennis player comes to the athletic trainer complaining of medial thigh pain. He is limping and has pain with resisted hip adduction and hip flexion. There is diffuse tenderness and ecchymosis along the proximal aspect of the medial thigh. What is the probable cause of the pain? - Hip flexor rupture - Groin strain - Medial hamstring strain - Popliteal strain - Patellar tendon rupture
Groin strain
The NATA's position statement on the management of the athlete with type I diabetes recommends that each athlete with diabetes have a diabetes care plan. The plan should include all of the following except: - Blood glucose monitoring guidelines - Guidelines for dietary management - Insulin therapy guidelines - Guidelines for hypoglycemia recognition and treatment - Guidelines for hyperglycemia recognition and treatment
Guidelines for dietary management
A patient reports having had a recent upper respiratory infection 2 weeks ago and is now having rapidly evolving bilateral muscle weakness of unknown origin. He is afebrile. What should the athletic trainer suspect? - Systemic lupus erythematosus - Autonomic dysreflexia - Guillain-Barre syndrome - Acute myelogenous lymphoma - Lyme disease
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Of the following pieces of equipment, which is not an NCAA-mandated piece of equipment? - Wrestling - ear guards - Men's lacrosse - protective gloves - Baseball - double ear flap helmet for batting - Gymnastics - palm protectors for the uneven parallel bars - Women's lacrosse - protective eyewear
Gymnastics - palm protectors for the uneven parallel bars
Which of the following forms should the athletic trainer fill out to gain the quickest reimbursement from an insurance company? - HCFA-1500 form - CPT 1-A form - UCR form - An incident report form - None of the above
HCFA-1500 form
The rate at which a drug disappears from the body through metabolism, excretion, or both is known as which of the following? - Biotransformation - Half-life - Efficacy - Bioavailability - Expiration rate
Half-life
When rehabilitating a patient who has undergone an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, which of the following muscle groups must be strengthened to support the graft? - Triceps surae - Hip adductors - Quadriceps - Gluteals - Hamstrings
Hamstrings
A cross-country runner comes to you because he would like to begin a strength-training program for general body development. He informs you that he "has never really lifted weights before." How would you instruct him regarding his breathing pattern during a lift? - Have the athlete inhale deeply at the beginning of the lift and then forcefully exhale at the end of the lift - Have the athlete hold his breath during the lift - Have the athlete inhale during the lift and hold his breath at the end of the lift - Have the athlete breathe in, blow out, and breathe in again at the end of the lift - Breathe normally
Have the athlete inhale deeply at the beginning of the lift and then forcefully exhale at the end of the lift
A baseball player complains of recurrent ingrown toenails. What might the athletic trainer suggest to prevent this problem? - Have the athlete put a small amount of cotton under his nails - Have the athlete wear shoes with a large toe-box - Have the athlete trim his toenails in a rounded shape parallel to the border of the cuticle - Have the athlete trim his toenails weekly and cut them straight across - Have the athlete purchase larger shoes
Have the athlete trim his toenails weekly and cut them straight across
What quick test can be performed to check if nerve root L5 is intact? - Have the patient flex his or her hip while standing - Have the patient walk on his or her toes - Have the patient extend his or her great toe - Have the patient extend his or her hip - Have the patient flex his or her knee
Have the patient extend his or her great toe
A male patient sustains a direct blow to the genital area. How can the athletic trainer immediately decrease the pain? - Use an ice pack to the area with the patient in supine, knees in extension - Use direct pressure on the testes - Have the patient lie supine with his knees bent to his chest to decrease the strain on the scrotum and apply ice to the affected area - Have the patient lie on his side with his knees extended - Place a moist heat pack over the area
Have the patient lie supine with his knees bent to his chest to decrease the strain on the scrotum and apply ice to the affected area
What is a quick method of testing the motor ability of the sacroiliac nerve root? - Have the patient walk on his or her toes - Manually resist ankle inversion - Manually resist great to extension - Assess the patient's ability to squat - Resisted ankle eversion
Have the patient walk on his or her toes
How is cranial nerve IX tested? - Having the patient identify an odor - Using a Snellen chart - Having the patient stick out his or her tongue - Having the patient swallow - By touching the patient's cheek lightly with a finger
Having the patient swallow
__________ and __________ determine the amount of blood that is pumped through the heart in a given period of time. - Cardiac output, heart rate - Respiratory rate, ventricular filling rate - Stroke volume, cardiac output - Heart rate, stroke volume - Respiratory rate, cardiac output
Heart rate, stroke volume
During a track meet, you notice one of the runners appears somewhat disoriented. During your assessment of this athlete, you find he is complaining of being lightheaded, his skin is cool and clammy, he is sweating profusely, and his radial pulse is rapid. You take a rectal temperature and find it is mildly elevated (102 degrees Fahrenheit). You suspect the athlete is suffering from which of the following problems? - Heat cramps - Prickly heat - Heat stroke - Heat exhaustion - Hematuria
Heat exhaustion
Which of the following is a condition of rapidly rising internal body temperature that occurs when the body's mechanisms for the release of heat are overwhelmed? - Hyperthermia - Heat exhaustion - Heat stroke - Hypothermia - Raynaud's phenomenon
Heat stroke
Which type of heat injury is considered a medical emergency? - Dehydration - Heat cramps - Heat stroke - Heat exhaustion - All of the above except A
Heat stroke
The purpose of a proper cool-down period after exercising is to __________ and __________. - Decrease the heart rate, decrease cardiac output - Increase ventilation, prevent dizziness - Help the blood return to the heart to be reoxygenated, decrease muscular lactic acid build-up - Improve flexibility, decrease body temperature - Decrease heart rate, restore thermoregulation
Help the blood return to the heart to be reoxygenated, decrease muscular lactic acid build-up
How might an athletic trainer assist the patient in helping him- or herself heal after an injury? - Provide the patient access to painkillers - Help the patient "visualize" the healing process through imagery - Give the patient articles to read about his or her injury - Make sure therapeutic modalities are applied in the correct sequence - Move the patient through rehabilitation as rapidly as possible
Help the patient "visualize" the healing process through imagery
A soccer player gets kicked in the low back and is brought to the athletic training facility. During his examination, he goes to the bathroom and reports that there is blood in his urine. Which of the following terms describes this sign of an internal injury? - Hyperpnea - Hematoma - Hypernatremia - Hemarthrosis - Hematuria
Hematuria
Footstrike anemia can be controlled by having the athlete wear well-cushioned shoes, limiting running to very soft surfaces, and teaching the athlete to land lightly on his or her feet while exercising. What is this condition called? - Hemolysis - Hyperkalemia - Rubefacients - Hemarthrosis - Hemoptysis
Hemolysis
Shock after a severe injury can result from __________ or __________. - Pain, increased blood pressure - Decreased heart rate, infection - Hemorrhage, hypothermia - Hemorrhage, stagnation of blood - Increased heart rate, pain
Hemorrhage, stagnation of blood
Immunization against the hepatitis B virus will also prevent the manifestation of which of the following viruses? - Hepatitis A - Hepatitis C - Hepatitis D - HIV - Human papillomavirus
Hepatitis D
If a joint capsule is stretched beyond its physiological limitations causing a reflexive muscle contraction, which of the following laws is being demonstrated? - Ohm's - Harrod's - Wolff's - Newton's - Hilton's
Hilton's
When rehabilitating a patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome, which muscle groups should be strengthened? - Quadriceps, hamstrings - Hip abductors, hamstrings - Hip adductors, quadriceps - Hip flexors, hip external rotators - Iliotibial band, hip external rotators
Hip adductors, quadriceps
What are the primary actions of the psoas major? - Abduction of the hip - Extension and internal rotation of the hip - Hip flexion and internal rotation - Trunk flexion - Lateral flexion of the trunk
Hip flexion and internal rotation
After an acute injury, chemical mediators are given off by various cells. Which of the following chemicals is the first to appear? - Serotonin - Heparin - Prostaglandins - Histamine - Thrombin
Histamine
What is the first thing you should do if you suspect a spinal injury? - Place the athlete on a spine board with assistance - Hold in-line stabilization - Help the athlete to sit up - Have the athlete move his or her head - Have the athlete move his or her legs
Hold in-line stabilization
Which of the following signs is tested for when a deep vein thrombosis is suspected after a traumatic incident occurs involving the lower leg? - Babinski's sign - Thompson's sign - Homan's sign - Battle's sign - Ballotment sign
Homan's sign
___________ and __________ are important qualities that an athletic trainer must possess when counseling a patient during a time of distress. - Honesty, respect - Sympathy, pity - Confidence, logic - Objectivity, decisiveness - Logic, detachment
Honesty, respect
A patient has a wrist injury that is limiting his ability to supinate his forearm. In what plane of motion does supination and pronation of the forearm take place (in the anatomical plane)? - Frontal - Horizontal - Sagittal - Vertical - A and C
Horizontal
Hip internal/external rotation occurs in the __________ plane around a __________ axis. - Sagittal, medial-lateral - Horizontal, anterior-posterior - Frontal, anterior-posterior - Horizontal, vertical - Sagittal, anterior-posterior
Horizontal, vertical
Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke? - Pale, cold, clammy - Unequal pupils - Hot and relatively dry skin - Slow pulse - Diaphoresis
Hot and relatively dry skin
"Counting the number of seconds from lightning flash until the sound of thunder divided by 5" describes the "flash-to-bang" method utilized by athletic trainers to roughly calculate which of the following? - How far away thunder is occurring - The amount of time before play is resumed - How far away lightning is occurring - The intensity of the thunder - None of the above
How far away lightning is occurring
Which of the following is not a factor in designing an appropriate treatment program? - The stage of tissue healing - Pain with joint motion - The severity of the injury - How soon the coach feels the athlete should return to play - A and B
How soon the coach feels the athlete should return to play
Genital warts are caused by which of the following? - HIV - Herpes I virus - Herpes II virus - Chlamydia - Human papillomavirus
Human papillomavirus
All of the following symptoms are considered "red flags," requiring urgent referral to a physician, except: - Persistent headaches - Constant pain - Insomnia - Malaise, fatigue - Hunger
Hunger
The optimum time an ice pack should be applied to a body part is 10 minutes. This is to avoid the __________ response. - Vasomotor - Blocking - Moro - Belle - Hunting
Hunting
In order to prevent medial epicondylitis, all of the following actions should be avoided via technique modification except: - Too much wrist flexion at follow-through during a golf swing - Excessive elbow valgus when throwing a javelin - Hyperextension of the wrist when performing a backhand shot in tennis - Excessive wrist flexion during a racquetball forehand shot - A and B
Hyperextension of the wrist when performing a backhand shot in tennis
Adverse reactions related to skeletal muscle relaxants include all of the following except: - Drowsiness - Dizziness - Hyperventilation - Decreased liver and kidney function - Physical dependence
Hyperventilation
A patient comes to the athletic training facility after being kicked in the lower leg by an opponent during a football game. He is complaining of decreased sensation in the L4 dermatome. What is this change in sensation called? - Paresthesia - Hypoesthesia - Hyperesthesia - Referred pain - Anesthesia
Hypoesthesia
If an athlete is not well hydrated, is in poor physical condition in the beginning of a sport season, and is exercising in a very hot, humid environment, he or she may be susceptible to heat injuries. What is the area of the body that is responsible for thermoregulation? - Barioceptors - Thymus - Hypothalamus - Pituitary gland - Adrenal gland
Hypothalamus
According to Maitland's 5 grades of joint motion, which grade would be most appropriate when joint movement is limited by pain and spasm? - I - II - III - IV - V
I
Which cranial nerve is injured if the athlete complains of a decrease in the sense of smell after a high velocity head injury? - II - IV - III - V - I
I
During which of the circumstances below should an athlete be immediately referred to a dentist? I. The tooth is knocked out II. When a tooth is displaced 2 mm or more III. When a crown is fractured and the tooth is still alive IV. When a filling is knocked out or fractured and the athlete is sensitive to hot or cold food V. When an artificial plate is broken during competition - I, II, III - I, II, III, V - I, V - II, III, IV - I, III, IV
I, II, III
Which of the following principles must be adhered to when designing a training program for an athlete in order to obtain optimal training effects? I. Overload II. Specificity III. Progression IV. Consistency V. Environmental factors VI. Psychological well-being - I, III, IV, V - II, IV, V, VI - I, II, III, IV - II, III, V, VI - I, II, IV, VI
I, II, III, IV
Which of the following should be included in a pre-participation physical examination? I. Height and weight II. Orthopedic screening III. Vital signs IV. Ear/nose/throat exam V. Blood work - I, II, V - II, IV, V - I, II, III, IV - I, III, V - All of the above
I, II, III, IV
Which of the joints below compose the shoulder girdle? I. Sternoclavicular II. Acromioclavicular III. Glenohumeral IV. Scapulothoracic V. Costoclavicular VI. Scapulohumeral - I, II, VI - I, II, III, IV - III, IV, V, VI - III, V, VI - I, II, V
I, II, III, IV
Which of the measures below area appropriate steps in the management of an athlete who is experiencing a seizure? I. Keep spectators out of the way II. Protect the athlete's head and body from injury III. Turn the athlete on his or her side IV. If the athlete is in status epilepticus or it is a first seizure, immediately seek further medical support V. Try to keep the athlete's mouth open by any means to prevent airway obstruction VI. Call the athlete's next of kin to inform him or her of the problem and of the care given - II, IV, V, VI - I, II, III, IV - II, III, IV, VI - I, II, IV, V - III, IV, V, VI
I, II, III, IV
Which of the following muscle groups are involved during a full squat with weights? I. Quadriceps II. Hamstrings III. Erector spinae IV. Middle deltoid V. Gluteus maximus VI. Serratus anterior - I, II, IV, V - II, III, IV, V - I, II, III, V - II, III, V, VI - All of the above
I, II, III, V
Which of the following signs and symptoms are characteristic of a tension pneumothorax? I. Tracheal deviation II. Distended neck veins III. Unilateral absence of breath sounds IV. Dizziness V. Cyanosis - II, III, IV - I, IV, V - I, III, IV, V - I, II, III, V - I, III, IV
I, II, III, V
Ibuprofen is available in which of the below dosages? I. 400 mg II. 200 mg III. 600 mg IV. 50 mg V. 100 mg VI. 800 mg - II, IV, V - II, III, V - III, V, VI - I, II, III, VI - III, IV, V
I, II, III, VI
Which of the behaviors below are seen with abuse of anabolic steroids? I. Mania II. Depression III. Anxiety IV. Psychosis V. Hyperactivity VI. Insomnia - III, V, VI - I, II - V, VI - I, II, III, VI - II, III, IV, V
I, II, III, VI
When advising an athlete about the proper construction of a running shoe, which of the following criteria will help prevent foot and ankle injuries? I. The midsole should be somewhat soft, but should not easily flatten out with pressure II. The shoe should have good forefoot flexibility III. The heel counter should be shallow and firm IV. The heel counter should be strong and fit well around the foot V. The upper should be constructed of quality leather or rubber - I, II, IV - I, III, IV, V - II, III, IV - II, IV, V - I, II, III
I, II, IV
Which of the following are types of state regulation statuses for athletic trainers? I. Certification II. Licensing III. Active IV. Registration V. Inactive - I, II, V - II, III, IV - I, II, IV - II, IV, V - I, II, III
I, II, IV
You are aware of the general use of smokeless tobacco among your high school baseball players. You decide to develop a seminar for the coaches and players to discourage its use. Which of the following are effects of the chronic use of chewing tobacco? I. Leukoplakia II. Mouth and throat cancer III. Increased aggression IV. Bad breath V. Mood swings VI. Gynecomastia - I, II, IV - III, V, VI - I, II, III - II, III, IV - II, III, IV, V
I, II, IV
The adrenal glands secrete which of the following substances? I. Cortisol II. Epinephrine III. Serotonin IV. Aldosterone V. Estrogen VI. Human growth hormone - I, II, III, VI - I, II, IV, V - II, III, V, VI - III, IV, V, VI - I, II, III, IV
I, II, IV, V
Which of the steps below are correct when fitting a football helmet? I. Place the helmet over the head, tilt it backward, and rotate it forward into position II. Try to turn the helmet side-to-side with the head in a stationary position III. Check to make sure the helmet sits 3 finger-breadths above the eyebrows IV. Press straight down on the crown of the helmet to see if the pressure is at the crown of the head V. Check to see if the jaw pads fit snugly against the jaw VI. Check the chin strap adjustment for a tight fit - I, II, IV, V, VI - I, II, III, VI - I, III, IV, V - I, III, IV, VI - I, III, IV, V, VI
I, II, IV, V, VI
Over the past 6 months, you notice one of the athletic trainers on your staff exhibiting some behaviors that are out of character for that individual. You recognize these behaviors as signs of "burnout." Which of the following are signs of job burnout? I. Insomnia II. Angry behavior III. Manic behavior IV. Self-preoccupation V. Attentiveness VI. Daily feelings of exhaustion - I, II, IV, VI - I, III, IV, V - II, III, V, VI - II, III, IV, VI - All of the above
I, II, IV, VI
Which of the muscles are innervated by the tibial nerve? I. Gatrocnemius II. Flexor hallucis longus III. Extensor hallucis longus IV. Tibialis anterior V. Biceps femoris - I, II, III, IV - II, III, V - I, II, V - I, III, IV, V - I, II, III
I, II, V
What physiological effects to occur under the cathode of an electrical stimulator? I. Vasodilatation II. Vasoconstriction III. Tissue softening IV. Irritation - I, III, IV - II, III, IV - I, II, III - I, II, IV - None of the above
I, III, IV
Which of the following are contraindications to massage? I. Inflammation II. Pregnancy III. Hemorrhage IV. Infection V. Phlebitis - I, II, III, IV - I, III, IV, V - II, III, IV - II, III, IV, V - All of the above
I, III, IV, V
Which of the following muscles are involved in a seated row exercise? I. Latissimus dorsi II. Teres minor III. Teres major IV. Middle trapezius V. Rhomboids VI. Pectoralis major - I, III, IV, VI - II, III, IV, V - I, IV, V, VI - I, III, IV, V - I, II, III, IV
I, III, IV, V
Which of the muscle groups listed below are involved during a bench press? I. Anterior deltoid II. Rhomboids III. Triceps IV. Pectoralis major V. Latissimus dorsi VI. Upper trapezius - I, II, III, IV - III, IV, V, VI - I, III, IV, V - II, III, IV, VI - I, II, III, V
I, III, IV, V
Which of the symptoms below are seen with acute mountain sickness? I. Insomnia II. Vomiting III. Shortness of breath with exertion IV. Headache V. Fatigue - II, III, IV - I, III, IV, V - I, II, IV, V - I, II, III, V - II, III, IV
I, III, IV, V
Which of the following muscles are involved in a seated military press? I. Trapezius II. Latissimus dorsi III. Pectoralis major IV. Serratus anterior V. Posterior deltoid VI. Triceps - II, III, VI - I, III, IV, V - I, IV, V, VI - I, III, IV, VI - All of the above
I, III, IV, VI
Which of the following are the 3 most common sites for avulsion fractures and apophysitis in the pelvic region? I. Ischial tuberosity and hamstring attachment II. Pubic symphysis and the adductor magnus anterior III. Anterior inferior iliac spine and the rectus femoris attachment IV. Iliac crest and quadratus lumborum attachment V. Anterior superior iliac spine where the sartorius attaches - I, III, V - III, IV, V - I, II, IV - I, III, IV - I, II, III
I, III, V
Maintaining accurate medical records is the responsibility of which of the following individuals in the high school setting? I. Athletic trainer II. Athletic director III. Principal IV. School nurse V. Team physician - I, II, III - II, IV, V - III, IV, V - I, IV, V - All of the above
I, IV, V
A certified athletic trainer refuses to treat an athlete based on the athlete's ethnicity. This is in violation of which principle of the NATA Code of Ethics? - I: "Members Shall Practice With Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Welfare and Dignity of Others" - II: "Members Shall Comply With the Laws and Regulations Governing the Practice of Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Memberships Standards and the NATA Code of Ethics" - III: "Members Shall Maintain and Promote High Standards in Their Provision of Services" - IV: "Members Shall Not Engage in Conduct That Could be Construed as a Conflict of Interest, Reflects Negatively on the Athletic Training Profession or Jeopardizes a Patient's Health and Well-Being" - None of the above
I: "Members Shall Practice With Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Welfare and Dignity of Others"
An athlete and his coach from your wrestling program have been trying to convince you that the athlete, who has been diagnosed with impetigo, can return early to wrestle. Your response should be based upon which NATA Code of Ethics principle? - I: "Members Shall Practice With Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Welfare and Dignity of Others" - II: "Members Shall Comply With the Laws and Regulations Governing the Practice of Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Memberships Standards and the NATA Code of Ethics" - III: "Members Shall Maintain and Promote High Standards in Their Provision of Services" - IV: "Members Shall Not Engage in Conduct That Could be Constructed as a Conflict of Interest, Reflects Negatively on the Athletic Training Profession or Jeopardizes a Patient's Health and Well-Being" - None of the above
I: "Members Shall Practice With Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Welfare and Dignity of Others"
An athletic trainer shares a patient's electronic medical record (EMR) via email with a local podiatrist for his medical opinion without the patient's consent. This podiatrist has never met the patient. This violates which of the 4 principles of the NATA Code of Ethics? - I: "Members Shall Practice With Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Welfare and Dignity of Others" - II: "Members Shall Comply With the Laws and Regulations Governing the Practice of Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Memberships Standards and the NATA Code of Ethics" - III: "Members Shall Maintain and Promote High Standards in Their Provision of Services" - IV: "Members Shall Not Engage in Conduct That Could be Construed as a Conflict of Interest, Reflects Negatively of the Athletic Training Profession or Jeopardizes a Patient's Health and Well-Being" - A and B
I: "Members Shall Practice With Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Welfare and Dignity of Others"
You were just given permission to hire a new staff athletic trainer. What order should these components follow when conducting staff selection activities? I. Retention II. Hiring III. Promotion IV. Performance evaluation V. Demotion - III, V, IV, II, I - II, III, I, IV, V - I, II, III, IV, V - IV, I, V, III, II - I, II, IV, V, III
II, III, I, IV, V
Which of the following cervical nerve roots represent the sensory dermatomes of the hand? I. C5 II. C6 III. C7 IV. C8 V. T1 - I, II, III - II, III, IV - III, IV, V - I, III, IV - I, III, V
II, III, IV
Which of the following muscle tendons form the borders of the anatomical snuff-box? I. Extensor hallucis longus II. Extensor pollicis brevis III. Flexor pollicis longus IV. Abductor pollicis longus V. Extensor pollicis longus - I, III, V - I, II, IV - III, IV, V - II, IV, V - I, II, III
II, IV, V
A certified athletic trainer is observed to be intoxicated while at work at a major university. This is in violation of which principle of the NATA Code of Ethics? - I: "Members Shall Practice With Compassion, Respecting the Rights, Welfare and Dignity of Others" - II: "Members Shall Comply With the Laws and Regulations Governing the Practice of Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Memberships Standards and the NATA Code of Ethics" - III: "Members Shall Maintain and Promote High Standards in Their Provision of Services" - IV: "Members Shall Not Engage in Conduct That Could be Construed as a Conflict of Interest, Reflects Negatively on the Athletic Training Profession or Jeopardizes a Patient's Health and Well-Being" - None of the above
II: "Members Shall Comply With the Laws and Regulations Governing the Practice of Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Memberships Standards and the NATA Code of Ethics"
Asking the patient to move his or her eyes from side to side and up and down tests the integrity of which cranial nerve? - II - V - I - III - VIII
III
Which of the categories below are not considered one of the 6 classes of nutrients? I. Carbohydrates II. Proteins III. Antioxidants IV. Water V. Fats VI. Vitamins - I, IV - II, V - V, VI - III - I, II
III
All of the following treatments would be inappropriate for an acute quadriceps contusion except: - Light massage - Pulsed ultrasound - Ice massage followed by gentle stretch - Ice pack with compression wrap with the knee in flexion - Heat pack and massage
Ice pack with compression wrap with the knee in flexion
Which modality would be best utilized if the desired therapeutic effect is decreased pain, edema, and inflammation? - Moist heat packs - Ultrasound - Diathermy - Fluidotherapy - Ice packs
Ice packs
What should a postseason conditioning program specifically focus on? - Endurance activities - Strengthening and flexibility exercises - Sport-specific activities - Identifying and improving the areas of conditioning in which the athlete is deficient - All of the above
Identifying and improving the areas of conditioning in which the athlete is deficient
Transport to a medical facility for a concussion may be necessary for all of the following reasons except: - If the patient is unconscious for a prolonged period of time (> 1 min) - Shows declining mental status during evaluation - Shows declining mental status after evaluation - Demonstrates signs and symptoms of an injury more than a concussion - If the athlete complains of a headache
If the athlete complains of a headache
Under which of the following conditions should an athletic helmet be removed after an injury? - If the athlete requests it be removed - If, after a reasonable period of time, the facemask cannot be removed to gain access to the airway - The chief EMT requests that it be removed - If the helmet causes immobilization of the head or jaw - The helmet should never be removed
If, after a reasonable period of time, the facemask cannot be removed to gain access to the airway
Which of the following structures is not part of the pelvis? - Coccyx - Pubic symphysis - Ileum - Innominate bones - Sacrum
Ileum
All of the following injuries might be associated with a "popping" sensation of the knee joint except: - Anterior cruciate ligament injury - Torn meniscus - Subluxed patella - Iliotibial band friction syndrome - B and C
Iliotibial band friction syndrome
A second-degree medial collateral ligament sprain is characterized by all of the following except: - Pain along the medial joint line - No gross knee instability, but mild ligamentous laxity is noted in full knee extension during valgus stress testing - Difficulty in actively flexing and extending the knee - Immediate, severe pain following the feeling of a "pop" in the knee; the pain quickly subsides and the athlete is left feeling a dull ache in the knee joint - A and B
Immediate, severe pain following the feeling of a "pop" in the knee; the pain quickly subsides and the athlete is left feeling a dull ache in the knee joint
When is the best time to begin a rehabilitation program after an injury? - Immediately - After the injured part is "healed" - After the inflammation is under control - Once the pain subsides - All of the above
Immediately
Which of the following should be done for an unconscious patient suffering from insulin shock? - Immediately give the patient and injection of epinephrine so his or her airway will open - Immediately give the patient a glass of orange juice or other high-sugar drink - Immediately transport the patient to an emergency care facility - Immediately give the patient some sugar-free candy in order to counteract the high levels of sugar in his or her body - All of the above
Immediately transport the patient to an emergency care facility
Which of the following is not included in a rehabilitation program after an injury? - Plyometrics - PNF - Agility drills - Immobilization - Joint mobilizations
Immobilization
A patient reports to the athletic trainer with the presence of lesions on his upper lip and mouth area that look like blisters with a crusted yellow appearance and a red, weeping base. What is the probable cause of these lesions? - Impetigo - HIV - Shingles - A fungal infection - Hives
Impetigo
When a minor is injured and it is a life-threatening situation, the athletic trainer must try to contact the parents of the child. If the parents of the child cannot be contacted and they did not give consent in writing before the child began participation, the athletic trainer still has the right to give the child emergency care. Which type of consent is this? - Informed - Implied - Complied - Restrictive - None of the above
Implied
All of the following effects are true regarding changes that take place as a result of resistive exercise except: - Increased ligament strength - Improved elasticity of skeletal muscle - Increased mineral content of bone - Improved maximal oxygen uptake - Increased tendon strength
Improved elasticity of skeletal muscle
When rehabilitating an athlete following a ligamentous wrist injury, once the ligament has healed enough where active motion can be initiated, it is important to educate the athlete to exercise only: - Isometrically - In water - While using a prophylactic brace - First thing in the morning - In a pain-free range
In a pain-free range
With ice application during the initial care of an acute injury, all of the following occur except: - Increased metabolism in the area - Inhibition of the hypoxic response - Disruption of the pain/spasm cycle - Reduction of edema - Decreased nerve conduction
Increased metabolism in the area
Which of the following is not a neural effect of resistance training? - Increased motor unit activation and recruitment - Increased discharge frequency of motoneurons - Increased muscle capillary density - Decreased neural inhibitions - Increased neuromuscular efficiency
Increased muscle capillary density
A moist heat pack causes all of the following effects except: - Higher superficial tissue temperatures - Increases in muscle tissue temperatures - Sedation - Reduction of muscle spasms - Vasodilatation
Increases in muscle tissue temperatures
In hot, wet environments, the patient's ability to adjust to a significantly increased cardiovascular workload is limited by which factor? - Hypoxia - Hypervolemia - Dehydration - Hypernatremia - Inability to dissipate heat by evaporation
Inability to dissipate heat by evaporation
What does "extension lag" mean? - Ability to only flex the knee - Inability to fully backward bend (lumbar movement) - One leg drags behind the other during gait - Inability to fully extend the knee - Inability to fully extend the hip
Inability to fully extend the knee
During prolonged, intense training and conditioning of a patient, what cardiac change may occur over a period of time? - Development of heart murmurs - Development of premature ventricular contractions - Increase in heart size - Decrease in heart size - Mitral valve prolapse
Increase in heart size
The function of the pituitary gland is to do all of the following except: - Increase the levels of calcium in the blood - Increase thyroid function - Increase estrogen release (in females) - Increase testosterone release (in males) - Increase water absorption in the kidneys
Increase the levels of calcium in the blood
When counseling an athlete about the adverse effects of anabolic steroids on females, all of the following effects should be included except: - Severe acne - Increased libido - Increased body fat - Development of a deep voice - Change in menstrual cycle
Increased body fat
If hyperventilation does not adequately increase the oxygen supply in the blood during aerobic exercise, what must occur to meet the gas exchange demands? - Increased cardiac output - Decreased cardiac output - Supplemental iron pills must be provided - The activity must be discontinued - None of the above
Increased cardiac output
The effects of treating a subacute musculoskeletal injury with a warm whirlpool include all of the following except: - Analgesia - Stimulation of local circulation - Decreased muscle spasm - Increased deep tissue temperature - Decreased joint stiffness
Increased deep tissue temperature
A patient is seen by the athletic trainer 4 weeks post-operatively after shoulder arthroscopy. During the athletic trainer's assessment, it is found that the patient has limited abduction secondary to capsular stiffness. Which of the following joint glides would be appropriate to improve this motion? - Inferior humeral glide - Anterior humeral glide - Posterior humeral glide - Superior humeral glide - All of the above/combined glides
Inferior humeral glide
All of the following are contraindications for using cryotherapy except: - Raynaud's phenomenon - Inflammation - Vasculitis - Cold urticaria - A and D
Inflammation
Which of the following is the proper protocol for administering Pepcid AC to an adult patient (assuming the patient does not have difficulty swallowing or persistent abdominal pain)? - Initial dose: 2 tablets, 5 mg each with milk up to twice a day. Do not administer more than 4 tablets in a 24-hour period - Initial dose: 1 tablet, 10 mg each with water up to twice a day. Do not administer more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period - Initial dose: 1 tablet, 75 mg with water up to twice a day. Do not administer more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period - Initial dose: 1 tablet, 5 mg with water up to 4 times a day - None of the above
Initial dose: 1 tablet, 10 mg each with water up to twice a day. Do not administer more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period
Which of the following is the proper protocol for administering Advil to an adult patient (assuming he or she is not allergic to ibuprofen or aspirin and does not have renal or gastrointestinal pathology)? - Initial dose: 1 to 2 tablets, 200 mg each, repeat every 6 hours, PRN. Do not exceed 6 tablets in a 24-hour period without consulting with a physician - Initial dose: 4 tablets, 200 mg each, repeat every 6 hours, PRN - Initial dose: 2 tablets, 325 mg each, repeat every 4 to 6 hours, PRN - Initial dose: 1 tablet, 600 mg each, repeat in 4 to 6 hours, PRN. Do not exceed 4 tablets in a 24-hour period without consulting with a physician - None of the above
Initial dose: 1 to 2 tablets, 200 mg each, repeat every 6 hours, PRN. Do not exceed 6 tablets in a 24-hour period without consulting with a physician
Which of the following is the proper protocol for administering Tylenol to an adult patient (assuming the patient is not allergic to acetaminophen)? - Initial dose: 2 tablets, 200 mg each, repeat every 6 to 8 hours, PRN - Initial dose: 2 tablets, 225 mg each, repeat every 4 to 6 hours, PRN - Initial dose: 2 tablets, 325 mg each, repeat every 4 to 6 hours, PRN - Initial dose: 2 tablets, 12.5 mg each, repeat every 6 hours, PRN - Initial dose: 3 tablets, 200 mg each, repeat every 8 to 12 hours, PRN
Initial dose: 2 tablets, 325 mg each, repeat every 4 to 6 hours, PRN
An excessive valgus force to the knee may result in an injury to which ligament? - Lateral collateral ligament - Medial collateral ligament - Anterior cruciate ligament - Posterior cruciate ligament - Arcuate ligament
Medial collateral ligament
To perform iontophoresis, the medication used must be ___________. - Diluted - Neutralized - In powder form - Mixed with a gel - Ionized
Ionized
Which of the following modalities results in the movement of ions into the body through the use of an electrical current? - Iontophoresis - Pulsed diathermy - Phonophoresis - Direct coupling - Ultrasound
Iontophoresis
While discussing general nutrition principles with a female swimmer who is a strict vegetarian, the athletic trainer should be aware that her diet might lack what mineral? - Choline - Iron - Niacin - Folate - Potassium
Iron
All of the following are components of a well-written SOAP note except: - It is legible, clear, and concise - It contains many objective measurements - Progress is expressed in functional terms - It is written with the intent to mislead an insurance company - It describes a clear plan of treatment
It is written with the intent to mislead an insurance company
The use of a reusable cold pack may significantly increase the possibility of frostbite because of which of the following? - The chemicals in the packs are caustic to the skin - Wet toweling significantly drops the skin temperature - Reusable cold packs cause anesthesia after 10 minutes - It decreases the cellular metabolic rate - It may lower the skin temperature below the freezing point
It may lower the skin temperature below the freezing point
Contraindications for joint mobilization include all of the following except: - Acute inflammation - Osteoporosis - Malignancy - Infection - Joint hypomobility
Joint hypomobility
Which of the following is an example of muscle spindle activity? - Nystagmus - Babinski's reflex - Knee-jerk reflex - Moro's reflex - None of the above
Knee-jerk reflex
A baseball player comes to see the athletic trainer and is complaining of diffuse pain, clicking, and a sensation of "slipping" of his right shoulder when throwing. What pathology might the athletic trainer suspect with this type of presentation? - Torn rotator cuff - Thrower's exostosis - Acromioclavicular joint pathology - Labral pathology - Bicipital tendinitis
Labral pathology
Which of the following is the biggest budgetary obstacle that many high school athletic trainers must face? - Lack of a room and special facilities/equipment necessary to operate an adequate athletic training program - Lack of athletic tape and wraps, athletic training kits, and a table - Location of the athletic training facility - Lack of an athletic training student program, which would provide the certified athletic trainer with free help - Lack of a budget plan
Lack of a room and special facilities/equipment necessary to operate an adequate athletic training program
A patient routinely complains of bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea after ingesting milk or ice cream. What might be the cause of this patient's symptoms? - Proteinuria - Rickets - Scurvy - Lactase deficiency - None of the above
Lactase deficiency
Which of the following is not a type of budget? - Fixed budgeting - Variable budgeting - Laissez-faire budgeting - Lump-sum budgeting - Line-item budgeting
Laissez-faire budgeting
Which of the following describes a grade III joint mobilization technique? - Small amplitude movement at the end range - Large amplitude movement throughout the full available range of motion of the joint - Small amplitude movement in the beginning of the range of motion - Thrusting movement done at the anatomical limits of the joint - None of the above
Large amplitude movement throughout the full available range of motion of the joint
An asthmatic patient who lives and trains in an urban area is susceptible to the effects of air pollution. To avoid an asthma attack while training, the athletic trainer should recommend that the patient train at which of the following times of day? - Predawn hours - Mid-day - Late afternoon - On weekends and the evening - None of the above
Late afternoon
When acquiring capital equipment for your athletic training facility, a decision must be made regarding leasing or purchasing the equipment. What might be a possible advantage in leasing the equipment? - Less risk that the equipment will become obsolete - Lower overall cost - Outright ownership of the equipment - Purchased equipment has little resale value - All of the above
Less risk that the equipment will become obsolete
What is the level of desirable total cholesterol? - Less than or equal to 200 mg/100 mL - Greater than 250 mg/100 mL - 55 mg/100 mL - Less than 100 mg/100 mL - None of the above
Less than or equal to 200 mg/100 mL
A patient is poked in the eye with a finger and comes to the athletic trainer for evaluation. The patient is having significant difficulty opening his eye. Which of the following muscles might have sustained an injury? - Levator capitis inferioris - Splenius capitis - Levator palpebrae superioris - Levator palepbrae orbitis - Scalenes
Levator palpebrae superioris
What is the state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person? - Criminal intention - Foreseeable harm - Tort - Negligence - Liability
Liability
Which of the following is a form of state credential, established by statute and intended to protect the public, that regulates the practice by specifying who may practice and what duties they may perform? - Licensure - Exemption - Certification - Registration - None of the above
Licensure
Which of the following is the most restrictive form of regulation for the profession of athletic training? - Exemption - Certification - Registration - Licensure - Reciprocity
Licensure
All of the following are true about state certification and/or licensure with respect to athletic trainers except: - Certification is a less restrictive form 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 - A and C
Licensure does not prohibit anyone from performing the tasks of an athletic trainer under state law
One of your athletes presents with rhinorrhea, rhinitis, a sore throat, nonproductive cough, low grade fever, headache, chills, and malaise. What action(s) should the athletic trainer take? - Do not allow the athlete to work out for 10 to 14 days and refer him or her to a physician - Transport the athlete to the nearest emergency facility - Limit the athlete's activities until the fever resolves and resume full activity as the symptoms resolve - Begin the athlete on a course of antipyretics and analgesics - Call the team physician for advice
Limit the athlete's activities until the fever resolves and resume full activity as the symptoms resolve
Running utilizes __________ motion of the entire body and __________ motion of the arms and legs. - Decelerant, accelerant - Vertical, horizontal - Rotary, translatory - Linear, angular - Vertical rotary
Linear, angular
You have a patient who comes to your office and is very depressed. He is not doing well academically, his parents are in the process of a divorce, and the coach just cut him from the baseball team after tryouts. He tells you he wants to kill himself. What is your appropriate response? - Tell the patient he should see a psychiatrist - Listen to the patient, take him seriously, and consult the team doctor immediately - Tell the patient he is not normal - Ignore the patient and hope he will not do anything - Tell the patient he is just looking for attention
Listen to the patient, take him seriously, and consult the team doctor immediately
A patient sustains a blunt trauma injury to the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. What structure might be injured in this area? - Liver - Gallbladder - Spleen - Pancreas - Kidney
Liver
What internal organ is diseased if the patient presents with jaundice? - Spleen - Pancreas - Gallbladder - Kidney - Liver
Liver
A soccer player has been kicked in the upper right quadrant of his abdomen. Which of the following internal organ(s) could have sustained a significant injury? -Kidney - Ureters - Spleen - Appendix and sigmoid colon - Liver and gallbladder
Liver and gallbladder
When developing an emergency action plan, it is critical that the athletic trainer identify certain aspects of the venue he or she is working in prior to an event. All of the following should be considered except: - Condition of the court or field of play - Location of the emergency exits - Location of emergency equipment - Location of the ambulance or entrance where the ambulance or EMS will arrive - Location of the press box
Location of the press box
Which of the following should a certified athletic trainer be concerned with when treating athletes? - Foreseeable harm - Tort - Malfeasance - The good samaritan act - Malpractice
Malpractice
Which of the following is a growing concept in the insurance industry stressing cost control through coordination of medical services? - A primary care provider - Health maintenance organization - Exclusive provider organization - Preferred provider organization - Managed care
Managed care
Which of the following best describes an athletic trainer in a nontraditional athletic training setting? - Controller - Organizer - Director - Planner - Manager
Manager
A victim of sexual abuse may demonstrate all of the following interpersonal problems except: - Negative self-concept - Low self-esteem - Mania - Anxiety and guilt about sexuality - A distorted body image
Mania
While rehabilitating a patient, you find he is excessively willing to do "whatever it takes" to recover fully and as quickly as possible. In doing so, you often have to remind the patient not to push himself too hard and do too much. Which of the following is not a possible cause of overcompliance? - Obsessive-compulsive-disorder - Slight feelings of denial - Masking an underlying fear - Manic-depressive behavior - B and C
Manic-depressive behavior
Treatment for facet dysfunction consists of all of the following except: - Facet joint mobilization - Passive rotation - Pelvic rock exercises - McKenzie extension exercises - Abdominal strengthening
McKenzie extension exercises
When rehabilitating a patient with a recent herniated lumbar disc, which of the following exercises are most appropriate? - Williams' flexion exercises - McKenzie extension exercises - Lumbar stabilization exercises - Posterior pelvic tilts and knee-to-chest exercises - PNF stretching exercises
McKenzie extension exercises
Which of the following tests is used to detect a possible meniscal tear in the knee? - Faber's test - Allen's test - Jerk test - Lachman's test - McMurray's test
McMurray's test
The MMR vaccine is given in protection against which of the following diseases? - Mononucleosis, meningitis, rubella - Meningitis, mononucleosis, rubeola - Mumps, meningitis, rubeola - Measles, mumps, rubella - Mumps, measles, rhabdomyolysis
Measles, mumps, rubella
How is the correct size of an oropharyngeal airway measured and selected? - Measure the distance between the tip of the ear to the corner of the mouth - Measure the distance between the tip of the nose to the tip of the ear - Measure the distance between the angle of the mandible to the tip of the nose - Measure the distance between the chin to the tip of the ear - Measure the distance between the external auditory meatus and the corner of the mouth
Measure the distance between the tip of the ear to the corner of the mouth
Which of the following is an indirect method of monitoring oxygen consumption? - Measuring respiratory rate - Measuring vital capacity - Drawing blood gases during testing - Measuring tidal volume - Measuring heart rate
Measuring heart rate
When palpating the knee joint after an injury, the athletic trainer should be sure to palpate which of the following structures? - Anterior superior iliac spine - The navicular - Medial condyle of the femur - The tibial crest - Dorsalis pedis
Medial condyle of the femur
What is inflammation of the common flexor origin of the forearm musculature called? - Lateral epicondylitis - Cycler's wrist - Tennis elbow - Pronation overuse syndrome - Medial epicondylitis
Medial epicondylitis
When using a shortwave diathermy, which of the following objects should not be located within the treatment area? - Towels - Wooden treatment tables (metal-free) - A container of ultrasound gel - Swiss balls and Theraband - Metal stools
Metal stools
A patient has just been diagnosed with planter fasciitis. All of the following would be appropriate measures to provide support/relief to the affected area except: - An orthotic for arch support - Low dye taping - Metatarsal pad - A heel cup - Stretching program
Metatarsal pad
Tenderness and pain with induration and swelling of the pretibial musculature following overexertion is indicative of which syndrome? - Chondromalacia - Pes anserine bursitis - Periostitis - Nerve compression syndrome - Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Periostitis
Which modality produces electromagnetic radiation with a frequency above 300 MHz and a wavelength shorter than 1 m? - Infrared diathermy - Short-wave diathermy - Microwave diathermy - Induction field diathermy - None of the above
Microwave diathermy
In which of the following foods would be a high concentration of the mineral phosphorous be found? - Potatoes - Dark green vegetables - Oranges - Table salt - Milk and cheese
Milk and cheese
Which of the following is a term that refers to a group of techniques used for the purpose of relieving soft tissue from the abnormal grip of tight fascia? - Glides - Traction - Myofascial release - Therapeutic massage - Joint mobilization
Myofascial release
Which of the following organizations was established in 1950 and created a code of ethics and standards for the profession of athletic training? - AOSSM - ACSM - APTA - NATA - NASM
NATA
You find out that a certified athletic trainer in your conference is selling a protein shake to his athletes on a regular basis for personal profit. Which of the following codes is the individual violating? - APTA Code of Honor - NASM Code of Ethics - NCAA Code of Honor - ACSM Code of Medicine - NATA Code of Ethics
NATA Code of Ethics
Which of the following organizations certifies football helmets to make sure they are able to withstand repeated blows of high mass and low velocity? - FDA - NSA - NATA - NFL - NOCSAE
NOCSAE
Which of the following medications is not a medication that could predispose an athlete to heat illness? - Decongestants - Antihistamines - Diuretics - NSAIDs - Beta-adrenergic blockers
NSAIDs
The __________ is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that gathers injury data from a number of sources including educational institutions. - NSC - NOCSAE - ACSM - OSHA - ISS
NSC
All of the following are risk factors for osteoporosis except: - Early menopause - High consumption of alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine - Sedentary lifestyle - Obesity - Lack of folic acid in the diet
Obesity
An athletic trainer working in a sports medicine clinic may have to read a SOAP note. In what section would a finding such as a positive Lachman's test be recorded? - Subjective (S) - Objective (O) - Assessment (A) - Plan (P) - Special tests (S)
Objective (O)
A patient is brought to the athletic training facility after being struck in the back of the head with a bat by accident. The patient is complaining of blurred vision. Which lobe of the brain has been affected? - Frontal - Parietal - Temporal - Occipital - Cerebellum
Occipital
Where is the odontoid process located? - Base of the sacrum - Proximal end of the ulna - Off the second cervical vertebra - Base of the skull - Distal to the olecranon process
Off the second cervical vertebra
During what season would it be beneficial for an athlete to participate in a sport (other than his or her primary sport) to maintain an adequate level of fitness? - Off-season - Postseason - In-season - Preseason - Transitional phase of in-season
Off-season
When advising a patient about his year-long strength-training program, the athletic trainer should have the patient limit his heavy lifting workouts to which periods? - In-season and postseason - Preseason and in-season - Postseason and off-season - Off-season and preseason - None of the above
Off-season and preseason
The anorexic female is usually a __________ and an __________. - Hypochondriac, underachiever - Perfectionist, overachiever - Type B individual, underachiever - Neurotic individual, antisocial personality - Type A individual, amusing personality
Perfectionist, overachiever
What is an example of an activity taking place with the upper extremity in a closed-chain position? - Swinging a bat - Performing a push-up - Throwing a ball - Running with closed fists - All of the above
Performing a push-up
Noxious stimuli that are created by musculoskeletal injury result in the release of endorphins and enkephalins during the mediation of pain. These opioids are produced by the stimulation of the __________ of the midbrain and __________ in the pons and medulla. - Periaqueductal gray area, substantia gelatinosa - Periaqueductal gray area, raphe nucleus - Central cortex, substantia gelatinosa - Raphe nucleus, red nucleus - Periaqueductal white area, substantia gelatinosa
Periaqueductal gray area, raphe nucleus
__________ refers to the concept of dividing the annual training plan into smaller segments, phases, or cycles. - Specificity - Frequency - Duration - Segmental division - Periodization
Periodization
__________ and __________ are 2 means that deliver medication via sound waves and electricity. - Ultrasound, iontophoresis - Ultrasound, phonophoresis - Micromassage, phonophoresis - Phonophoresis, iontophoresis - High-volt electric stimulation, iontophoresis
Phonophoresis, iontophoresis
All of the following are considered members of the primary sports medicine team except: - Coach - Athletic trainer - Physical therapist - Team physician - A and D
Physical therapist
An athletic trainer is working in a clinical setting. Which of the following populations is the athletic trainer best suited to treat? - Neurologically impaired - Mentally impaired - Burn patients - Geriatric patients - Physically active
Physically active
One of your soccer players is requesting to play in the conference championship in 2 days. This athlete is 2 days post concussion. Who should make the final decision of an athlete's eligibility for participation in organized athletic activity in this situation? - Coach - Athlete - Parent - School nurse - Physician
Physician
During a preparticipation physical examination that utilizes stations, which of the following personnel is able to perform an examination of adenopathy, abnormalities of the genitalia, and hernias in an athlete? - Athletic training student - Physician or physician assistant - Physical therapist - Certified athletic trainer - School nurse
Physician or physician assistant
When instructing a patient in the proper technique of applying an elastic wrap to control pain and edema of an extremity, the athletic trainer should instruct the patient to remove the wrap if all except the following occurs at the distal end of the extremity: - Numbness - Cooling - Tingling - Cyanosis - Pink hue to the skin
Pink hue to the skin
"Cauliflower ear" is an injury to which structure of the ear? - Tympanic membrane - External auditory canal - Pinna - Eustachian tube - Internal auditory canal
Pinna
One of your female gymnasts has been complaining of feeling generally fatigued on a constant basis. After being examined by the team physician, he orders a complete blood count. The blood test assesses all of the following except: - Red blood cell count - White blood cell count - Plasma volume - Hemoglobin levels - Platelet count
Plasma volume
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can occur with high-intensity exercise. Which of the following types of exercise is most likely to cause DOMS? - Endurance - Isometric - Plyometric - PNF - Isotonic
Plyometric
What is a form of exercise that helps develop eccentric control during dynamic movements? - Isometric - PNF - Hydraulic training - Isokinetics - Plyometric
Plyometric
Which type of exercise utilizes a rapid stretch of the muscle eccentrically followed by a rapid concentric contraction and is used to develop explosive movements? - Ballistic - Isokinetic - Isotonic - Internal - Plyometric
Plyometric
One of your patients presents with a sudden onset of chest pain, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and cyanosis. What do you suspect is the problem? - Pneumothorax - Lung cancer - Endocarditis - Pulmonary infection - Acute appendicitis
Pneumothorax
Signs and symptoms of Sever's disease include which of the following? - Point tenderness with palpation of the hamate bone - Point tenderness and swelling at the base of the fifth metatarsal - Pain with active ankle inversion - Pain between the first and second metatarsal shafts with toe flexion - Point tenderness at or just anterior to the insertion of the Achilles tendon along the posterior border of the calcaneous
Point tenderness at or just anterior to the insertion of the Achilles tendon along the posterior border of the calcaneous
__________ and __________ are 2 conditions that will interfere with fracture healing. - Poor blood supply, poor immobilization - Infection, callus formation - Granulation, callus formation - Hematoma formation, the influx of endosteal cells - Increased blood supply, callus formation
Poor blood supply, poor immobilization
Using a best practices approach suggests that medical documentation of all physician referrals, initial evaluation, assessment, treatments, and dates of follow-up care for all patients is a good idea for all of the following reasons except: - Professional standards of practice - Legal protection is sued - Improved communication between the team or family physician - Protection against a possible malpractice suit - B and C
Protection against a possible malpractice suit
The athletic trainer may use any of the following to treat an injured or ill patient except: - Prescription drug - Hydrotherapy - Cryotherapy - Electrotherapy - Massage
Prescription drug
All of the following are routes of drug administration except: - Oral - Topical - Parenteral - Sublingual - Pressurization
Pressurization
A stress management technique that involves systemic, purposeful tension followed by relaxation of predetermined muscle groups is known as which of the following? - Autogenic training - Contract-relax-release-contract - Progressive relaxation - Rhythmic relaxation - None of the above
Progressive relaxation
What conditioning component is needed to perceive the position of the foot as it lands on the ground after the swing phase of gait? - Agility - Balance - Proprioception - Kinesthesia - Eccentric stretching
Proprioception
Which of the following components of a rehabilitation program is most often overlooked by the athletic trainer during rehabilitation? - Endurance - Flexibility - Proprioception - Functional testing prior to returning to the sport - Strength
Proprioception
Balance and coordination are critical for athletic performance. Feedback from the muscles as to what they are doing during a particular activity is known as __________. The area of the brain that assists in controlling movement is the __________. - Proprioception, brain stem - Muscle perception, medulla - Kinesthesia, cortex - Proprioception, cerebellum - Kinesthesia, cerebrum
Proprioception, cerebellum
Which of the following structures is responsible for relaying information regarding muscle dynamics to the conscious and subconscious parts of the central nervous system? - Muscle spindle - Proprioceptors - Golgi tendon organs - Type III muscle fibers - Brain stem
Proprioceptors
One of your athletes goes out of his way to avoid eating carbohydrates, such as bread and potatoes, because of his fear or becoming fat. Which of the following substances will the body begin to utilize for energy if there is a significant lack of carbohydrates in the diet? - Protein - Fat - Glucose - Antioxidants - None of the above
Protein
When using massage to reduce edema in an extremity, the athletic trainer should begin the technique ___________ and move ____________. - Medially, laterally - Proximally, distally - Distally, proximally - Deeply, superficially - Superficially, deeply
Proximally, distally
What type of shock is commonly referred to as fainting? - Respiratory shock - Cardiogenic shock - Metabolic shock - Anaphylactic shock - Psychogenic shock
Psychogenic shock
A patient who uses mood-altering substances on a frequent basis in the belief that the substance helps him or her perform better in any key area of life such as school, sports, relationships, or otherwise may be developing which of the following? - Psychological dependence - Physical dependence - Somatic dependence - Psychological binge - None of the above
Psychological dependence
Which of the following muscles does not extend the trunk? - Semispinalis (thoracic) - Erector spinae - Quadratus lumborum - Multifidi - Gluteus maximus
Quadratus lumborum
A patient presents with loss of strength at the L3 and L4 nerve root levels. What muscle should the athletic trainer test to confirm an injury at this level? - Gluteus minimus - Flexor hallucis longus - Gluteus maximus - Adductor magnus - Quadriceps
Quadriceps
When rehabilitating a patient who has been diagnosed with "jumper's knee," which muscle group should eventually be strengthened? - Hamstrings - Quadriceps - Hip adductors - Hip extensors - Triceps surae
Quadriceps
Thermomoldable plastics, such as Orthoplast or Aquaplast, may be indicated for many different situations. Which of the following conditions might benefit from the use of this type of material? - Genu recurvatum - Thoracic outlet syndrome - Quadriceps contusion - Anterior cruciate sprain - Genu varum
Quadriceps contusion
All of the following are basic steps in the purchasing process except: - Request a quotation - Negotiation - Purchase order - Bid requests - Quality control
Quality control
An acronym used for the immediate care of an acute musculoskeletal injury is which of the following? - RICE - NSAID - REST - STAT - HOPS
RICE
Which of the following sequences contains the appropriate steps in rehabilitating a grade II ankle sprain? - RICE, stretching the Achilles tendon, isometric exercises, proprioceptive exercises, isotonic exercises - RICE, isotonic exercises, hopping exercises, stretching the Achilles tendon, active range of motion exercises - RICE, isotonic exercises, isokinetic exercises, active range of motion exercises - RICE, treadmill ambulation, active range of motion exercises, figure-8 exercises, stretching of the Achilles tendon, foot intrinsic exercises - None of the above
RICE, stretching the Achilles tendon, isometric exercises, proprioceptive exercises, isotonic exercises
A wrestler comes into the athletic training facility after sustaining a major elbow injury. There is intense pain, and the area is grossly swollen. The athlete is unable to straighten his elbow, and the forearm appears shortened. The athletic trainer suspects an acute dislocation. Which 2 areas would the athletic trainer check for possible vascular impairment? - Ulnar and radial pulses - Radial pulse and color of the nailbeds after compression - Brachial and radial pulses - Arterial and venous circulation - Axilla and anticubital fossa
Radial pulse and color of the nailbeds after compression
Which of the following joints is classified as a uniaxial diarthrodial joint? - The interphalangeal joints of the fingers - Hip joint - Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb - Scapulothoracic joint - None of the above
The interphalangeal joints of the fingers
As a head athletic trainer at a Division I university, you are charged with designing a drug testing procedure. It is up to you how to design and implement the procedure and select the individuals being tested. The best way to select subjects is to use which of the following methods? - Random timing - Announced testing - Preseason testing - Random selection - Scheduled weekly testing
Random selection
When rehabilitating a musculoskeletal injury, what is the proper progression of treatment? - Range of motion, strength, endurance, proprioception - Pain relief, agility, range of motion, strength - Range of motion, pain relief, endurance, proprioception - Proprioception, range of motion, strength, endurance - Range of motion, endurance, strength, proprioception
Range of motion, strength, endurance, proprioception
Sports medicine is a term that includes all of the following specializations related to the study of sport except: - Exercise physiology - Biomechanics - Sports psychology - Sports nutrition - Recreational therapy
Recreational therapy
Which of the following exercises does not address proprioception? - Recumbent stationary bicycling - Mini-trampoline exercises - Stork-standing exercises with the eyes open - Treadmill exercises - All of the above
Recumbent stationary bicycling
What is the first step in treating an abrasion or laceration? - Close the wound with butterfly strips - Wrap the wound with sterile gauze - Check the distal pulses - Control the bleeding with direct pressure - Reduce wound contamination
Reduce wound contamination
Physiologic adaptations of the respiratory system during aerobic endurance training include all of the following except: - Reduced submaximal heart rate - Enhanced oxygen exchange within the lungs - Decreased submaximal pulmonary ventilation - Improved circulation throughout the lungs - B and D
Reduced submaximal heart rate
Nutrition labels that are found on food packages allow the purchaser to compare nutritional values of food and are expressed in "percent daily values" (based on a 2000-calorie diet) that follows a new nutrition label, which used to be known as the US recommended daily allowance. What new standards does the new label not follow? - Recommended percent nutrients - US recommended daily allowance - Reference daily intakes - US advised allowances - None of the above
Reference daily intakes
Pain occurring at a site distant to damaged tissue that does not follow the course of a peripheral nerve describes what type of pain? - Muscular - Referred - Radicular - Visceral - Parasympathetic
Referred
When symptoms are experienced distal to the pathology, this is known as what? - Referred symptoms - Physiological symptoms - Radicular symptoms - Psychosomatic symptoms - Contrecoup symptoms
Referred symptoms
During a football player's rehabilitation of a fractured lower leg, he will experience moments of intense pain. What may the athletic trainer suggest to the patient as a means of controlling his own pain? - Rehearse various plays in his mind - Scream at the top of his lungs - Tell the athletic trainer to stop when he feels a little discomfort - Only come to therapy when no other patient or coach is in the facility - Tell him it is going to hurt and not to complain
Rehearse various plays in his mind
What is one of the greatest concerns and primary life-threatening effect of rhabdomyolysis? - Renal failure - Heart failure - High blood glucose levels - Heart arrhythmias - Blunt trauma to the abdomen
Renal failure
How is the strength of the pes anserinus musculature manually muscle tested? - Resistance to knee flexion and internal rotation of the lower leg - Resistance to knee extension and hip adduction - Resistance to knee flexion and external rotation of the lower leg - Resistance to knee extension and internal rotation of the lower leg - Resistance to knee flexion and ankle inversion
Resistance to knee flexion and internal rotation of the lower leg
How is cranial nerve XI tested? - Having the patient identify an odor - Using a Snellen chart - Having the patient smile - Resisting a shoulder shrug - Checking pupil reaction to light
Resisting a shoulder shrug
One of your athletes is experiencing an anxiety attack. He is hyperventilating. You talk to him to calm him down and have him slowly rebreathe into a paper bag. What process does rebreathing into a paper bag reverse? - The release of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the pituitary gland - Respiratory acidosis - Metabolic alkalosis - Metabolic acidosis - Respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis
A flak jacket is a piece of equipment designed to protect the athlete after what type of injury? - Scapular injury - Hip pointer injury - Abdominal injury - Rib injury - Clavicle injury
Rib injury
What is a protective spasm of the muscular abdominal wall called? - Gas pains - Rigidity - Myositis - Splinting - Very painful
Rigidity
Drugs may be classified according to all of the following except: - Chemical classification - Mechanism of action - Therapeutic effect - Legal classification - Route of administration
Route of administration
A lacrosse player comes limping into the athletic training facility with assistance from a coach. He is holding his leg in slight hip and knee flexion. there is a large bulge in the proximal thigh. During the exam, the athletic trainer requests the athlete to extend his knee as he sits on the edge of a taping table. He is able to partially straighten his leg, although there is pain down the anterior thigh area with the attempt to move it. What does the athletic trainer suspect is wrong? - Biceps femoris rupture - Femoral nerve injury - Ruptured rectus femoris muscle - Obturator nerve injury - Iliopsoas rupture
Ruptured rectus femoris muscle
You have a Black patient with known sickle-cell disease who is training in high altitudes for a long distance road race. This patient might be at risk for which condition? - Ruptured spleen - Enlarged gallbladder - Cystic fibrosis - Tinea corporis - Hypertension
Ruptured spleen
When rehabilitating a shoulder, in what area should strengthening exercises be initiated first? - Rotator cuff musculature - Cervical musculature - Scapular musculature - Shoulder abductors, flexors, and internal rotators - A and D
Scapular musculature
Which of the following types of programs appear to be effective anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) abuse deterrents for adolescent student-athletes? - Sex-specific, sport-centered, and coach-facilitated educational programs that promote performance-enhancing alternatives (ie, sport nutrition and strength training) - Co-educational, sport-centered, and coach-facilitated educational programs - Gender-specific, community-based, and parent-supported programs - Gender-specific and school- and parent-educational programs focused on behavior altering strategies - Educational programs focused on specific physical and cognitive consequences of AAS abuse
Sex-specific, sport-centered, and coach-facilitated educational programs that promote performance-enhancing alternatives (ie, sport nutrition and strength training)
What is one of the most common symptoms of a lumbar discogenic injury? - Dull, localized backache - Localized swelling with muscle guarding - Inability to backward bend - Sharp, radiating pain down the back of the leg - Pain with only forward flexion
Sharp, radiating pain down the back of the leg
To prevent the possibility of an acute compartment syndrome, the athletic trainer should advise his or her field hockey players to wear which of the following pieces of equipment? - Thigh pads - Mouthguards - Helmets - Gloves - Shin guards
Shin guards
Heat is dissipated in the body by all of the following except: - Shivering - Convection - The lungs - Sweat evaporation - Vasodilation
Shivering
What is the typical mechanism of injury for an anterior shoulder dislocation? - Shoulder abduction with internal rotation - Maximal shoulder extension - Shoulder abduction with external rotation - Shoulder adduction with internal rotation - Shoulder flexion with internal rotation
Shoulder abduction with external rotation
What is the proper position to manually muscle test the anterior deltoid? - Shoulder in full internal rotation with the palm facing the floor, the force directed downward - Shoulder at 90 degrees of abduction, full external rotation, and supination with the force directed downward - Resistance to the first 30 degrees if abduction - Arm at 90 degrees of flexion, palm facing downward, and the force is in the downward direction - Shoulder at 45 degrees of abduction
Shoulder at 90 degrees of abduction, full external rotation, and supination with the force directed downward
During a D2 extension patter of the upper extremity, what is the proper timing sequence? - Shoulder extension, forearm pronation, finger flexion - Shoulder flexion, scapular retraction, finger extension - Shoulder abduction, forearm supination, finger extension - Shoulder extension, forearm supination, finger flexion - None of the above
Shoulder extension, forearm pronation, finger flexion
When rehabilitating a cervical strain, what must the athletic trainer maintain the integrity of? - Shoulder girdle - Lower back - Upper arm - Hand - Kyphosis of the thoracic spine
Shoulder girdle
According to the NATA's position statement on anabolic-androgenic steroids, "stacking" of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) is defined as: - Simultaneously administering multiple AAS - Methodically increasing doses within a specific period of time - Alternating 2 types of AAS - Increasing then decreasing dosages over a 48-hour period - Starting with the lowest dosage possible of a given AAS and increasing each subsequent dose by 1/2 strength
Simultaneously administering multiple AAS
Which of the following exercises improves proprioceptive feedback when rehabilitating a lower extremity injury? - Stationary bicycling - Single-leg standing on a mini-trampoline - Using a knee extension machine - Bilateral calf raises - All of the above
Single-leg standing on a mini-trampoline
What is the best position for the patient to be in to muscle test the piriformis? - Sitting - Prone - Supine - Side-lying - Standing
Sitting
In what position should the patient be to manually muscle test the hip flexors, and where should the athletic trainer's force be directed during testing? - Prone, with the force directed down onto the posterior thigh - Side-lying, with the force directed down onto the side of the thigh - Sitting, with the force directed down onto the anterior aspect of the thigh - Sitting, with the force directed down onto the medial aspect of the thigh - None of the above
Sitting, with the force directed down onto the anterior aspect of the thigh
A gymnast reports to the athletic trainer with a complaint of low back pain, which has been present for approximately 1 week. After being sent to the doctor for evaluation, a "Scottie dog" defect is seen on x-ray. This finding confirms which condition? - Fractured transverse process of a vertebra - Fractured demifacet of a vertebra - Spondylolisthesis - Spondylolysis - A and B
Spondylolysis
A patient who is hyperflexible (mobile beyond the joint's normal range) is subject to what types of injuries? - Tendinitis and bursitis - Fractures and ligament tears - Sprains and strains - Fractures and dislocations - Tendinitis and adhesive capsulitis
Sprains and strains
While treating a patient for chronic patellar tendinitis, his coach tells you it is tough to get the patient motivated to practice and his performance has significantly declined since the beginning of the season. What problem might the athletic trainer suspect? - Undertraining - Staleness - A personality disorder - The patient is accident prone - Bipolar disorder
Staleness
Which of the following is not the proper action for an athlete to take if lightening is observed during a game? - Avoid standing near metal bleachers on the field - Stand near a telephone pole - Assumed a crouched position in a ditch - Take cover in an automobile if he or she cannot get indoors - A and C
Stand near a telephone pole
A basketball player comes limping off the court complaining of a hamstring spasm. Which of the following procedures would be the most effective in reducing the spasm? - Massage the hamstring - Moist heat pack followed by ultrasound - Static stretch of the involved muscle - Static stretch of the antagonistic muscle - Ice massage followed by ballistic stretch
Static stretch of the involved muscle
Which of the following muscles does not extend and laterally flex the neck? - Splenius capitis - Splenius cervicis - Levator scapulae - Sternocleidomastoid - Multifidus
Sternocleidomastoid
To test the hypoglossal nerve, the athletic trainer should request the patient to perform what action? - Shrugs his or her shoulders - Stick his or her tongue out - Open his or her mouth wide - Smile - None of the above
Stick his or her tongue out
Which of the following electrode placement techniques is most commonly used when treating an individual with "brief-intense" TENS? - Direct placement - Dermatome placement - Stimulation point placement - Continuous placement - Bracket method
Stimulation point placement
In athletic training, database software has been primarily used to perform what function? - Write letters and produce forms - Perform simple calculations and integrate text with graphics - Store and retrieve information regarding athletic injury and treatment - Merge lists and develop spreadsheets - All of the above
Store and retrieve information regarding athletic injury and treatment
Circuit training is an effective training technique if the athletic trainer desires to improve __________ and __________. - Agility, endurance - Strength, flexibility - Agility, proprioception - Power, endurance - Strength, power
Strength, flexibility
Which of the following exercises are appropriate in attempting to decrease the symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome? - Cervical range of motion exercises, anterior shoulder strengthening - Cervical range of motion exercises, cervical isometrics - Anterior chest wall strengthening, cervical isometrics - Stretching the anterior chest wall, strengthening the posterior midthoracic area - None of the above
Stretching the anterior chest wall, strengthening the posterior midthoracic area
The subscapularis muscle originates on the __________ and inserts into the __________. - Subscapular fossa, lesser tubercle of the humerus - Supraspinous fossa, greater tubercle of the humerus - Distal two-thirds of the humerus, coronoid process of the ulna - Scapula, middle third of the humerus - None of the above
Subscapular fossa, lesser tubercle of the humerus
Two major symptoms of a spontaneous pneumothorax include ___________ and __________. - Bradycardia, cyanosis - Sudden chest pain, dyspnea - Apnea with rales, rhonchi - Left shoulder pain, cyanosis - Diaphoresis, bradycardia
Sudden chest pain, dyspnea
"Spearing" in football is a dangerous technique. Football coaches have discontinued this practice when teaching tackling techniques because it may cause severe head and neck injuries. What is the resulting force on the cervical spine when a football player spears an opponent? - Sudden neck extension - Sudden neck hyperflexion with rotation - Sudden neck lateral flexion - Sudden neck rotation - Sudden vertebral axial distraction
Sudden neck hyperflexion with rotation
Orthostatic syncope is caused by which of the following conditions? - Increased intracranial pressure - Sudden peripheral vasodilation - Poisoning - An acute reduction in cardiac output - All of the above
Sudden peripheral vasodilation
Besides sources such as fortified milk and fatty fish oils (such as in tuna fish), what is another major mode of obtaining vitamin D? - Topical creams - Sunlight - Artichokes - Fried beef liver - None of the above
Sunlight
A moist heat pack offers what type of thermotherapy? - Superficial - Deep - Cutaneous - Surface - None of the above
Superficial
One method of estimating body fat has been through the use of skin-fold measurements at 4 sites. These 4 sites include all of the following except: - Biceps - Triceps - Suprailiac - Suprascapular - None of the above
Suprascapular
True leg-length discrepancy is measured between which 2 points? - The posterior inferior iliac spine to the medial malleolus - The umbilicus to the midpatella - The umbilicus to the lateral malleolus - The anterior superior iliac spine to the medial malleolus - The anterior superior iliac spine to Gerdy's tubercle
The anterior superior iliac spine to the medial malleolus
What is wrong with an athlete eating a 12- to 16-ounce steak, baked potato, scrambled eggs, and coffee with sugar 4 hours prior to an event? - Coffee with sugar may take as long as 3 hours to metabolize - The intestinal tract will be full at the time of competition because it is a large meal - The athlete may be hungry 8 hours later after he or she competes - Nothing; the pre-event meal should be at least 500 calories or more - Nothing; the athlete should eat whatever makes him or her feel comfortable
The intestinal tract will be full at the time of competition because it is a large meal
When 2 drugs are combined and there is a response that is 2 times the response as when each drug is used alone, this is known as what type of effect? - Antagonistic - Mutually exclusive - Agonistic - Synergistic - None of the above
Synergistic
During the rehabilitation of a knee injury, the athletic trainer decides the use of neuromuscular stimulation is indicated. As the athletic trainer is applying the electrodes to the patient's thigh, the patient says he has never had electric stimulation and is scared of electricity. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the athletic trainer? - Tell him he is being childish - Demonstrate how it works - Teach him about the general principles of electric stimulation - Tell a joke about electricity to relax him - Do not use an electrotherapeutic modality on the patient
Teach him about the general principles of electric stimulation
What would be an appropriate action for the athletic trainer to take to relax a patient who is very anxious about his or her injury? - Teach the patient about his or her injury - Teach the patient about controlled breathing - Have the patient speak with the school nurse - Downplay the injury - All of the above
Teach the patient about his or her injury
An athlete experiences a catastrophic injury in which she is permanently unable to return to playing the only sport with which she was familiar. What would be the athletic trainer's appropriate response when discussing the injury with the athlete? - Tell her it is not appropriate to deny her condition and that it is best to accept her limitations - Tell her it is ok for her to feel a variety of emotions and to openly express her needs and concerns - Tell her to speak to her coach about her future in athletics - Tell her to seek psychological counseling until she is no longer angry about her injury - Tell her it happens all of the time and eventually she will get used to her situation
Tell her it is ok for her to feel a variety of emotions and to openly express her needs and concerns
During aerobic metabolism, enzymes reduce large molecules of carbohydrates, fat, and protein into smaller particles so they can be oxidized in a chain of chemical reactions. What is this series of chemical reactions collectively called? - The Krebs cycle - Oxidative carboxylic acid cycle - Thermocaloric cycle - Phosphocreatine reaction - Electron transport cycle
The Krebs cycle
When rehabilitating a patient, it is important that the area being rehabilitated is stressed with a variety of intensities and durations during conditioning. The body responds to these stresses by adapting to the specific demands imposed on it. What is this principle known as? - The SAID principle - The DAPRE principle - The RICE principle - The SITS principle - None of the above
The SAID principle
Submaximal exercise tests, which evaluate physical working capacity by measuring heart rate increases with exercise, include all of the following except: - Progressive pulse rate test - Harvard step test - Cooper 12-minute run-walk test - The Saltin-Astrand VO2 debt test - None of the above
The Saltin-Astrand VO2 debt test
What type of analysis would be considered a useful tool in the strategic planning of an existing athletic training program? - The HCFA analysis - The strengths/weaknesses analysis - The WOTS UP analysis - The Samson analysis - Flow chart analysis
The WOTS UP analysis
When rehabilitating an athlete following a lumbar strain, the athletic trainer should emphasize the significance of having the athlete improve the flexibility of all of the following structures except: - The abdominals - The iliopsoas - The paraspinals - The hamstrings - The hip extensors
The abdominals
A high school athlete is pitching during a baseball game and is hit in the head with a line drive. He is seriously injured. The assistant coach is also the athlete's father. In this situation, who is legally responsible for the athlete's immediate care? - The head coach - The assistant coach/parent - The athletic trainer - The high school at which the event is taking place - All of the above
The athletic trainer
Which of the following is a prudent action that the athletic trainer should take prior to an emergency arising? - The athletic trainer should arrange a meeting between him- or herself, the local rescue squad, team physician, and any other individual involved in handling an injured athlete at least once per year to establish and practice procedures that will be used in the event of an emergency - Make sure all of the golf carts are fully charged and ready to roll - Make sure the athletic director and school nurse are on campus - Know all of the emergency routes of the campus and have directions to the nearest hospital - B and D
The athletic trainer should arrange a meeting between him- or herself, the local rescue squad, team physician, and any other individual involved in handling an injured athlete at least once per year to establish and practice procedures that will be used in the event of an emergency
Properly fitting shoulder pads should adequately cover the shoulder complex. Which structure should the epaulets and cups completely cover? - The scapula - The deltoids - The pectoralis major - The trapezius - The pectoralis minor
The deltoids
Which of the following is not necessary when obtaining insurance information for a patient's medical records? - The insured's name - The insured's mother's maiden name - The insurance company's phone number - Policy numbers - The insurance company's address
The insured's mother's maiden name
Which of the following statements is true about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)? - The incidence of sudden death from HCM is 2 to 3 times higher in children and adolescents than in adults - The incidence of sudden death from HCM is 2 to 3 times higher in adults than in teenagers - The incidence of sudden death from HCM is 4 to 6 times higher in Black males than in White males - The incidence of sudden death from HCM is 4 to 6 times higher in males than in females - The incidence of sudden death from HCM is 4 to 6 times higher in females than in males
The incidence of sudden death from HCM is 2 to 3 times higher in children and adolescents than in adults
What is spina bifida occulta? - Complete herniation of the spinal cord and meninges through a defect in the neural tube - Complete herniation of the meninges through a defect in the neural tube - Partial herniation of the spinal cord and meninges through a defect in the neural tube - Partial herniation of the meninges through a defect in the neural tube - The incomplete formation of the posterior vertebral arch without herniation of the meninges or spinal cord
The incomplete formation of the posterior vertebral arch without herniation of the meninges or spinal cord
What occurs at the articulating surfaces of a joint that is subjected to a compressive load? - The joint surfaces are brought closer together - The joint surfaces are forcefully separated - There is a "twisting" movement at the joint surfaces - There is a "bending" motion that occurs at the joint surfaces - There is a "gliding" motion that occurs at the joint surfaces
The joint surfaces are brought closer together
An athlete has been kicked in the low back area during a soccer game. He is complaining of significant flank pain, is having difficulty voiding, and there is blood in his urine. What should the athletic trainer suspect is injured? - The spleen - The large intestine - The lumbar fascia - The testicles - The kidney
The kidney
When developing a functional progression for an athlete who is undergoing a rehabilitation program, all of the following factors need to be considered except: - The physician's expectations for the athlete's return to activity - The athlete's expectations for his or her return to activity - The severity of the athlete's disability - The length of the rehabilitation program - The athlete's position in the sport
The length of the rehabilitation program
What is the impedance of an electrical circuit? - The pathway in which a current will flow - The magnitude of the current flow - The resistance within the circuit - The direction of current flow - The frequency of current flow
The resistance within the circuit
All of the following are intrinsic muscles of the hand except: - The lumbricals - The muscles of the thenar eminence - The interossei - The multifidi muscles - All of the above are intrinsic muscles of the hand
The multifidi muscles
During an emergency, all of the following information should be given over the telephone by the athletic trainer to emergency personnel except: - The type of emergency - The current status of the athlete - Where the athlete is currently located - The type of treatment currently being given to the athlete - The name of the next of kin
The name of the next of kin
While assisting an athlete in stretching exercises, the athletic trainer should follow some guidelines. Which one of the following is not true? - The athlete should be relaxed - The stretch should be stopped when the athlete reports mild discomfort - The stretch should be unilaterally administered - The body part should be stretched for up to 30 seconds - All of the above
The stretch should be unilaterally administered
Who is responsible for compiling medical histories and conducting physical examinations for each athlete on a team? - The athletic trainer - The team physician - The athletic director - All of the above - None of the above
The team physician
Which of the following individuals should the athletic trainer advise and consult with when developing a reconditioning program for a patient following a musculoskeletal injury while playing football? - The team physician - The school nurse - The head football coach - The patient's parents if he is a minor - The team strength and conditioning coach
The team strength and conditioning coach
In addition to the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveolar gas of the lungs, what other factors influence the rate of diffusion of oxygen into the bloodstream? - The respiratory rate and pleural surface area - The amount of CO2 present in the alveoli and the pulmonary veins - The respiratory rate and CO2 partial pressure - The thickness of the alveolar capillary membrane and the amount of surface area available for diffusion - All of the above
The thickness of the alveolar capillary membrane and the amount of surface area available for diffusion
One of your diabetic athletes appears confused and is dizzy, apprehensive, and diaphoretic. How should this athlete be treated? - This athlete is in diabetic ketoacidosis and should be given an immediate insulin injection - This athlete should be treated for insulin shock and should be transported to the nearest hospital if he or she does not respond to sugar within 2 to 3 minutes - This athlete is hyperthermic and needs to be placed in a cool, dark room until the symptoms pass - The athletic trainer should monitor vital signs every 15 minutes, keep the athlete oriented, and administer insulin by mouth. If there is no change in 5 to 10 minutes, the athlete should be transported to the hospital - None of the above
This athlete should be treated for insulin shock and should be transported to the nearest hospital if he or she does not respond to sugar within 2 to 3 minutes
The flexor pollicis longus is responsible for which of the following action(s)? - Great toe flexion - Thumb flexion - Thumb flexion and adduction - Thumb flexion and abduction - None of the above
Thumb flexion
In very cold environments, the athlete's body will attempt to produce heat through many different mechanisms. One of these methods is by hypothalamic stimulation of what? - Posterior hypothalamus - Sweat glands - Pituitary glands - Adrenal glands - Thyroid glands
Thyroid glands
As the director of a free-standing sports medicine clinic, it is important to keep accurate records of an employee's personnel record. All of the following should be included in this file except: - Performance evaluation records - Salary and promotion records - Time-off request sheets - Employee contracts - B and D
Time-off request sheets
A patient comes to your office complaining of intense itching and burning pain between his toes, and he cannot find anything to help alleviate the symptoms. The area is reddened with some white flakes. What might you recommend? - Neosporin ointment - Tinactin spray - Silvadene cream - Eucerin cream - Hydrocortisone
Tinactin spray
What special test identifies ulnar nerve compression of transmission interference at the elbow? - Finkelstein's test - Tarsal tunnel test - Elbow flexion test - Tinel's sign - Yergason's test
Tinel's sign
An AED is used for what purpose? - To provide immobilization of the lumbar spine and pelvis after a spinal injury - To treat arrhythmias of the heart - To treat hypovolemic shock - To assess the athlete's level of consciousness after a head injury - To defibrillate the heart when an unconscious victim has no pulse
To defibrillate the heart when an unconscious victim has no pulse
All of the following are basic functions of athletic taping and bandaging except: - To support an injured body part - To protect wounds from infection - To enhance the athlete's skill - To hold protective equipment in place - B and D
To enhance the athlete's skill
All of the following are reasons why good documentation skills are an absolute necessity for the athletic trainer except: - To protect the legal rights of the patient and athletic trainer - To improve the communication between the athletic trainer and other health care providers - To enhance the care given by the athletic trainer and to determine when release from the athletic trainer's immediate care is appropriate - To improve the athletic trainer's position for financial gain through reimbursement by the insurance company - To keep an accurate log of treatment as a means of evaluating successful outcomes
To improve the athletic trainer's position for financial gain through reimbursement by the insurance company
What is the primary purpose of the Achilles tendon tape job? - To give support and help prevent inversion ankle sprains - Used with acute ankle sprains to help prevent swelling if an elastic wrap is not available - To prevent the medial foot from flattening - To restrict the amount of dorsiflexion at the ankle - A and C
To restrict the amount of dorsiflexion at the ankle
If the patient complains of a burning sensation during an ultrasound treatment, all of the following may be the source of the problem except: - The intensity is too high - Not enough ultrasound medium is being used - Too much ultrasound gel is being used - The movement of the transducer head is too slow - B and D
Too much ultrasound gel is being used
What does a positive drop-arm sign indicate? - Posterior shoulder subluxation - Torn rotator cuff muscle - Axillary nerve injury - A labral tear - Humeral head fracture
Torn rotator cuff muscle
While covering a football game, a player gets tackled and sustains a spiral fracture of the tibial shaft. Which of the following force(s) comes into play when a bone is fractured in this manner? - Compression, tension - Torsion - Compression, shearing - Impaction - Shearing, distraction
Torsion
What types of medications are most commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy? - Tranquilizers and sedatives - COX-2 inhibitors - Beta-blockers - Vasopressors - Psychogenic drugs
Tranquilizers and sedatives
The acute phase of an injury lasts approximately 3 to 4 days. What occurs at the time of initial trauma? - Phagocytosis, followed by vasoconstriction and diapedesis - Transitory vasodilatation, inflammation, and phagocytosis - Transitory vasoconstriction, followed by vasodilatation and increased permeability - Vasoconstriction, increased permeability, and granulation - All of the above
Transitory vasoconstriction, followed by vasodilatation and increased permeability
The coracoclavicular ligaments consists of the __________ and __________ ligaments. - Trapezoid, conoid - Coracoacromial, conoid - Acromioclavicular, trapezoid - Costoclavicular, conoid - Trapezoid, glenoid
Trapezoid, conoid
In terms of specificity of training, which type of exercise would be appropriate during the late phases of rehabilitation of a soccer player? - Stairmaster - Swimming - Stationary bicycle - Leg press - Treadmill exercise
Treadmill exercise
When developing preparticipation physical examination forms, it is important to make sure all patients have all of the following included in their medical folders except: - Treatment consent form signed by their parents if the patient is 18 years of age or older - History of any previous conditions documented - Documentation of medications being taken - Assumption-of-risk forms - C and D
Treatment consent form signed by their parents if the patient is 18 years of age or older
A female field hockey player reports to the athletic trainer complaining that her knee still hurts from a grade II medial collateral ligament sprain she suffered almost 3 months ago. How long may it take for a ligament to completely heal after a significant injury? - Between 4 and 6 months - Up to 1 year - Up to 4 months - Between 1.5 and 2 years - Between 4 and 6 weeks
Up to 1 year
What amount of time may it take for complete remodeling of tissues to occur after a soft tissue injury? - 1 to 3 months - 6 to 9 months - 4 to 6 weeks - 12 to 24 months - Up to 1 year
Up to 1 year
Which of the following documents would be most likely subpoenaed during a civil litigation suit against an athletic trainer? - Equipment inventory - Treatment log - Budget reports - Sporting event schedules - Proof of athletic trainer credentials and certifications
Treatment log
A daily regimen of calcium, vitamin D (as per recommended daily allowance), exercise, and a balanced diet is critical in preventing osteoporosis in women who are at risk for the disease
True
A patient with paronychia should soak the affected finger or toe in Epsom salt or boric acid a few times a day and apply a topical antibiotic to the affected area between soakings
True
All of the following are described as psychological barriers to rehabilitation: anxiety, denial, sleep disturbance, and depression or grief
True
An athletic trainer who is in a management position should exhibit the elements of leadership, including decision making, planning, coordination of employees, and organization
True
Athletic insurance that pays for medical expenses only after all other insurance policies have reached their limit is referred to as secondary coverage insurance
True
Cranial nerve V has been injured if the athlete cannot masticate
True
Current Procedural Terminology was established by the American Medical Association to allow for uniformity in billing
True
Feirman State University has a large percentage of student-athletes who do not have primary insurance coverage. In this situation, it would benefit the institution to have a large group primary policy to keep medical costs down
True
Grave's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis are all autoimmune diseases
True
Huntington's chorea is a genetic disorder
True
Men who have an undescended or partially descended testicle are at a higher risk of developing testicular cancer than men with fully descended testicles
True
NOCSAE is the organization that certifies football helmets to make sure they are able to withstand repeated blows of high mass and low velocity
True
Omission is a failure to act when an athletic trainer has a legal duty to do so
True
Otitis externa can be prevented by using ear plugs while swimming and a drying agent in the ear canal immediately after swimming
True
Point-of-service plans are very similar to preferred provider organizations except that a primary care physician is assigned to the policyholder to coordinate care
True
The basal metabolic rate is increased in individuals with hyperthyroidism
True
The cure rate for skin cancer exceeds 95% with early detection and treatment
True
The rapid form vacuum immobilizer is the best splint to use if an athlete has sustained a fracture with a deformity
True
There are 3 progressive, reactive phases of rehabilitation: reaction to injury, reaction to rehabilitation, and reaction to return. When the rehabilitation length is of short duration (less than 4 weeks) the patient's reaction to injury is one of shock and relief
True
To prevent dehydration and the possibility of heat stroke during activity on hot, humid days, for every pound of water that is lost, 24 ounces of fluid should be replaced
True
Treatment of a hordeolum consists of the application of hot, moist compresses and the application of an ointment of 1% yellow oxide or mercury to the affected area
True
When a patient is injured and there is an abrupt withdrawal from training, this can lead to a condition known as sudden exercise abstinence syndrome
True
When counseling a patient regarding his or her nutritional health, it is important that the athletic trainer take into consideration the patient's social influences and his or her attitudes in philosophy toward life
True
When covering an athletic event that is taking place in a pool, it is important that the athletic trainer have access to a rescue tube and an aquatic spine board
True
When using lumbar traction, a good guideline to use when selecting an initial force high enough to cause vertebral separation is to use a force that is equal to one-half the athlete's body weight
True
"Handlebar palsy" which occurs in cyclists, presents with motor weakness of what nerve(s)? - Ulnar - Median - Musculocutaneous - Ulnar and median - Radial
Ulnar
Deep pain may originate from 3 specific areas when nerve is injured. These areas are known as sclerotomes, myotomes, and dermatomes. Sclerotomic pain is transported by what type of nerve fiber? - Unmyelinated C fibers - Unmyelinated D fibers - Myelinated A-Delta fibers - Myelinated C fibers - Myelinated B-Delta fibers
Unmyelinated C fibers
Alpine skiing world championships are scheduled in Japan. Jet lag is bound to occur as a result of crossing several time zones. What should the athletic trainer recommend to the team members prior to their flight to combat the jet lag effect? - Upon arrival, adjust all training, eating, and sleeping schedules to the local time of the country in which they are competing - Consume caffeine only when traveling east - Reset watches to the new time zone 3 days in advance to get used to the time change - When traveling west, it is important to have a large breakfast in the morning to carry the athlete through the day - Make sure the team trains late in the day prior to the trip
Upon arrival, adjust all training, eating, and sleeping schedules to the local time of the country in which they are competing
What does production of black, tar-like stools indicate? - Upper gastrointestinal bleeding - Infection - Lower gastrointestinal bleeding - A diet that is too high in iron - Colon cancer
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Injury or disease of the pancreas creates pain in which quadrant of the abdomen? - Lower right - Upper right - Upper left - Lower left - Central
Upper left
An athlete reports to the athletic trainer with a deep laceration to his thigh. The cut is approximately 1/8-inch deep, 1-inch long, and bleeding moderately. What would be the proper steps for the athletic trainer to take to treat this wound? - Use a pressure bandage to control the bleeding, keep the wound clean and free of debris, use butterfly strips for temporary closure, and apply ice and compression to the area - Use a pressure bandage to control the bleeding, keep the wound clean, suture the laceration, and cover with a sterile dressing - Wipe the area clean with soap and water, use an antibiotic ointment to minimize infection, suture the wound, and cover it with a sterile dressing - Wipe the area clean with soap and water, apply a large adhesive bandage, and apply ice to the area - None of the above
Use a pressure bandage to control the bleeding, keep the wound clean and free of debris, use butterfly strips for temporary closure, and apply ice and compression to the area
What is the appropriate treatment for an athlete who has sustained a rib fracture? - Use of a rib belt - There is no specific treatment - Total bedrest - Use of a pillow to splint the ribs when coughing - C and D
Use of a rib belt
When is it best to have athletes practice outdoors in an urban environment? - Early in the morning - In the middle of the afternoon - Early afternoon - Very late afternoon/early evening - Never
Very late afternoon/early evening
Herpes simplex labialis is caused by which of the following? - Virus - Fungus - Bacteria - Parasite - None of the above
Virus
A patient's pulmonary function is tested via spirometry. Several measurements are taken during this test. What is the maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration? - Maximum expiratory flow rate - Forced expiratory volume - Residual volume - Tidal volume - Vital capacity
Vital capacity
A megadose of which of the following vitamins is potentially very dangerous? - Thiamin - Vitamin B6 - Vitamin C - Vitamin B12 - Vitamin A
Vitamin A
One of your baseball players reports that he is having difficulty playing in the outfield under lights and has similar difficulty seeing at night while driving. While evaluating him you find out he hates vegetables and drinks milk infrequently. He "enjoys hamburgers and French fries." What substance might this athlete be lacking in his diet? - Carbohydrates - Protein - Vitamin A - Phosphorus - None of the above
Vitamin A
An indication for suctioning includes which of the following? - If the athlete complains of excessive mucus in the mouth - Blood in the mouth from a dislodged tooth - When the athletic trainer notices "frothing at the mouth" - Vomiting in an unresponsive individual - Vomiting in an alert individual
Vomiting in an unresponsive individual
Which of the following is the correct definition of work? - W = distance x velocity - W = force x power - W = force x distance - W = pressure x distance - None of the above
W = force x distance
Which of the following nutrients is absolutely necessary for every body chemical reaction to take place normally? - Vitamins - Amino acids - Water - Fats - All of the above
Water
Unlimited access to fluids is critical during hot weather because the patient will sweat more. Sweat is hypotonic, which means the patient is likely to experience what imbalance? - Water loss in excess of salt loss - Salt loss in excess of water loss - Water loss in equal to salt loss - Sugar loss in excess of water loss - Sugar loss equal to water loss
Water loss in excess of salt loss
A football quarterback is sacked during a game. He comes off the field holding his throwing arm and complains of chest and anterior shoulder pain. After evaluating the athlete, the athletic trainer suspects a torn pectoralis major muscle. Which of the following physical findings will be seen if the athletic trainer is correct? - Ecchymosis around the xyphoid process - Palpable defect in the posterior axilla - Weakness in abduction and external rotation - Weakness in adduction, flexion, and internal rotation of the affected arm - Weakness in adduction and external rotation
Weakness in adduction, flexion, and internal rotation of the affected arm
To help prevent an athlete from developing hypothermia while playing in very cold weather, what should the athletic trainer advise the athlete to do? - Wear a hooded sweatshirt - Only stay out in the cold for brief periods of time - Wear layers of clothing - Wear lined pants - B and D
Wear a hooded sweatshirt
When working on a bleeding patient, what should the athletic trainer always do? - Avoid touching the bloody areas - Wash hands before treatment - Wear gloves - Wear eye protection - Elevate the body part
Wear gloves
Which of the following is not recommended for the prevention of heat-related illnesses? - Check the humidity and temperature daily - Drink 20 ounces of water every 15 minutes - Wear layers of light-weight clothing - Acclimatize - All of the above
Wear layers of light-weight clothing
Which of the following is not a preventative measure for fungal skin infections? - Use powders to absorb moisture - Wear the same pair of shoes everyday - Shower frequently - Avoid contact with contaminated surfaces - Towel off completely following a shower
Wear the same pair of shoes everyday
All of the following are intrinsic factors of injury except: - Flexibility - Weather - Age - Weight - C and D
Weather
An athletic trainer should make a psychological referral under all of the following circumstances except: - When the athletic trainer does not have time or resources to meet the needs of the patient - When the patient becomes a danger to him- or herself and others, including the athletic trainer - When the athletic trainer does not have the support system or supervision to address the psychological needs of the patient - When the patient with psychological issues is affecting him- or herself in a way that it is counterproductive to proper life functioning - When the patient displays a bad mood that cannot be tempered by the athletic trainer or close friends
When the patient displays a bad mood that cannot be tempered by the athletic trainer or close friends
When taking a history during a physical examination of a patient, all of the following information is pertinent except: - The mechanism of injury - If a "pop" or "snap" was heard or felt - If the patient is on medication - Whether the patient has medical insurance or not - History of previous injury
Whether the patient has medical insurance or not
Which of the following conditions has a cardiac etiology as it relates to sudden death in the athlete? - Heat illness - Pulmonary embolism - Exercise-induced anaphylaxis - Substance abuse - Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
When is the best time for an athlete to eat carbohydrate-rich foods? - Within 2 hours after training - 1 hour prior to training - In small amounts while training - A half-hour prior to training and throughout the training session - 4 to 6 hours after training
Within 2 hours after training
Why are men generally much stronger than women? - Women have a lower strength: body weight ratio - Men have a lower strength: body weight ratio - Men have a greater strength: muscle mass ratio - Women have a greater strength: fat percentage ratio - Women have a lower strength: body mass ratio
Women have a lower strength: body weight ratio
Which of the following drugs is an appropriate treatment for a panic disorder? - Ritalin - Depakote - Warfarin - Xanax - Theophylline
Xanax
Which dermatome correlates to the T7 nerve root? - Axilla - Nipple line - Xiphoid process, costal margin - Umbilicus - Anterior superior iliac spine
Xiphoid process, costal margin
What is a common bony process broken during adult CPR? - Olecranon process - The clavicle - Styloid process - Mastoid process - Xyphoid process
Xyphoid process
A football helmet should be removed only under which of the following circumstances? - The injured athlete is not moving - The injured athlete is no longer comfortable and says the helmet is hurting his neck - You cannot gain adequate access to the airway - If the EMT's think it is a great idea - Never remove the helmet
You cannot gain adequate access to the airway