ATR exam 1

What is the fluid consumption recommendation 2-3 hours prior to exercise?

17-20 oz.

What percentage of carbohydrate is recommended for sports drinks?

6% CHO

What percentage of body weight lost in a single practice indicates severe dehydration?

>2%

What percentage of target heart rate should be reached for continuous, vigorous intensity aerobic training

>80% max HR

A state registration is the gold standard for state regulation. True or False

False

Athletic trainers cannot work in industrial settings. T of F

False

More than 40% of athletic trainers work in a collegiate setting. True or False

False

Which of the following provides limited protection from liability to individuals voluntarily providing reasonable care (such as first aid)?

Good samaritan law

The SAID principle stands for:

Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands.

The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine was developed to encourage and support scientific research in orthopedic sports medicine. True or False

True

The board of certification exam tests students on all of the following EXCEPT: a. coaching abilities b. aspects of health administration c. immediate and emergency care skills d. clinical evaluation and diagnosis

a

The team physician: a. is the highest authority within the sports medicine team. b. must work independently of the AT. c. should only focus on physical examination of the heart and lungs. d. does not need to understand the physical demands of various sports.

a

Which of the following people would be considered to be the captain (i.e. the center) of the sports medicine team? a. AT b. PT c. OT d. coach

a

Which of the following best describes malfeasance (act of commission)

a legal wrong that is committed when an individual performs an act that he/she is not legally allowed to perform

Plyometric exercises use the stretch reflex to cause:

a powerful muscle contraction following stretch

Moving the arms away from the body in the frontal plane is called _____________?

abduction

Which of the following best describes the front surface of the body or body part?

anterior

Which of the following is an example of capital equipment?

athletic training kits

Which of the following is NOT one of the classic indicators of inflammation?

atrophy

Athletic trainers are: a. focused on training athletes b. are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals c. the team physcian d. responsible helping people lose weight

b

How many CEUs are required every 2 years for an athletic trainer to maintain his/her certification? a. 30 b. 50 c. 40 d. 25

b

Professional organizations of the athletic training profession do which of the following: a. develop and maintain professional standards b. all of the above c.support professional members d. promote the profession

b

The credentials for a certified athletic trainer are: a. LAT b. CAT c. ATC d. CTA

c

When did athletic training become recognized as an allied health profession? a. 2001 b. 1994 c. 1990 d. 1950

c

Tendinitis is best described as:

chronic irritation due to repetitive overuse

The healing process in the body's general response to injury has 3 phases. Which of the following is NOT one of these phases?

chronic phase

Which type of training usually involves moving quickly through multiple stations?

circuit training

The immediate management of injuries is designed to:

control acute inflammation

Which of the following activities does NOT fall under the domain of examination, assessment, and diagnosis? a. recognize the extent of injury b. referring to additional medical services c. understanding pathology of illness d. fitting protective equipment

d

Which of the following settings might you find an athletic trainer? A. military B. performing arts C. rodeo D. all of the above

d

Which would NOT be considered an appropriate strategy for injury/illness prevention and wellness promotion? a. training and conditioning program development b. conducting pre-participation physical examinations c. selecting and fitting any necessary protective equipment d. prescribing daily vitamin supplementation

d

which of the following domains includes providing nutritional advice? a. health care administration & professional responsibilities b. examination, assessment, and diagnosis c. immediate & emergency care d. injury/illness prevention and wellness promotion

d

Which of the following is not a consideration for preventing heat illness?

decreasing frequency of breaks

Which of the following areas is typically NOT included in an athletic training facility?

dining area

Which of the following motions best describes a movement at a joint where the extremity rotates out, away from midline?

external rotation

A cross country runner is complaining of pain along the distal and medial part of her shin. This location is inferior to the athlete's foot.

false

Athletic training facilities do not need to abide by OSHA standards of hygiene and sanitation

false

Everyone should have access to the AT's office to allow for ready medical record availability.

false

Hyponatremia is a high concentration of sodium in the blood

false

Increased altitude causes increased maximum 02 uptake.

false

It is not important for the ATC to know where the nearest hospital is

false

Non-expendable inventory are supplies that need to be replaced after a single use

false

Policies are more specific than procedures (in regard to a P&P manual).

false

RICE get rid of inlammation

false

The American College of Sports Medicine is responsible for regulating the practice of athletic trainers and physicians. T or F

false

The NCAA tracks all injuries in each sponsored sport.

false

The athletic trainer and the strength & conditioning coach do not work together to promote fitness, injury prevention, and injury rehabilitation.

false

The emergency action plan should always include the physician in the personnel

false

There are no credentials available for strength & conditioning coaches

false

When an athlete assumes the risk of the sport that means that he/she cannot sue for any accidents that may occur

false

Which type of insurance coverage is designed to cover illness, hospitalization, & emergency care?

health insurance

The suffix "itis" indicates:

inflammation

Which type of exercise involves constant speed and variable resistance?

isokinetic

Which of the following anatomical locations best describes being closer to midline?

medial

The 4 main components of a PPE include:

medical history, physical examination, cardiovascular screening & orthopedic screening

Professional liability insurance typically covers the athletic trainer against what kind of claims?

negligence

Which of the following is not an indicator of heat syncope?

pain

Which of the following signs is not present during acute inflammation?

pallor

Which of the following motions best describes a movement when the plantar surface of the foot is moved away from the anterior surface of the leg?

plantar flexion

Which of the following anatomical locations describes being closer to the heart or closer to the relative body part?

proximal

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema affects which body system?

pulmonary system

Which of the following motions best describes a movement when the whole wrist is abducted so that the thumb moves toward the outside of the forearm?

radial deviation

Standing in direct sunlight increases body temperature by what mechanism?

radiation

This form of stretching involves a low load and long duration.

static

Which illness is characterized by formation of ice crystals in skin and subcutaneous tissues?

superficial frostbite

The forearm is ____________ while in anatomical position.

supinated

What force pulls or stretches tissues apart to cause elongation?

tension

In an emergency action plan, what information should be communicated to EMS after dialing 9-1-1?

the exact location and directions to the emergency

Stroke Volume is described as:

the volume of blood being pumped out by the heart during 1 beat.

Which of the following is not a common injury surveillance system?

track-my-injuries

This type of fracture occurs in a straight line perpendicular to the bone and usually results from a direct blow.

transverse

What plane you are moving parallel to when you internally rotate your hip?

transverse

All athletic training facilities should have secure storage for medical records.

true

An athletic trainer should never be referred to as a trainer. T or F

true

National Athletic Trainers Association was founded in 1950. T or F

true

The emergency action plan should be practiced at least once per year T or F

true

The policies and procedures manual should guide all aspects of an athletic training program

true

The sports medicine team is responsible for improving & maintaining an individual's functional ability for physical labor, exercise, and sport. T or F

true

There is no healing without inflammation.

true

When an athlete stops shivering, it means their body temperature is too low.

true