BOC prep

As part of the physical examination, when assessing blood pressure, if there are ____ consecutive high readings, the individual should be identified as having hypertension.

3

The ideal completion time for the PPE is

6 weeks prior to the start practice session

Which of the following statements is true with regard to clearance for participation on an athletic team following a PPE?

A physician cannot totally exclude an individual from participation.

Standards for protective eye wear are established by the

ASTM

Which organization is the recognized accrediting agency for entry-level athletic training education programs?

CAATE

Which of the following are potential goals of the preparticipation physical examination? (Choose all that apply.) Establish baseline parameters for determining when an injured individual may return to activity. Assess physical maturity. Evaluate level of physical fitness. Classify the individual as to readiness for participation. Recommend appropriate levels of participation for individuals with medical contraindications to exercise. Determine risk for sudden death. Serve as the equivalent of an annual check-up with a primary care physician.

Classify the individual as to readiness for participation. Recommend appropriate levels of participation for individuals with medical contraindications to exercise. Assess physical maturity. Evaluate level of physical fitness.

Which of the following records within the confines of an athletic training facility is protected by the patient's right to privacy? (Choose all that apply.)

Consent-to-treat form Release-of-medical-information form Emergency information Treatment documentation

Which of the following statements is true pertaining to standard of care? (Choose all that apply.)

It requires an individual to use the knowledge, skills and abilities for their particular profession. It is measured by what another minimally competent individual educated and practicing in that profession would have done in the same or similar circumstance. It is dictated by the profession's duty or scope of care.

When using a mass station screening approach for administering PPEs, which of the following should be identified as cardiovascular "red flags" that would require further examination? (Choose all that apply.) breathing difficulty while lying down ankle edema Marfan syndrome abnormal breath sounds (e.g., wheezing, rhonchi, rubs, or rales) history of frequent or repeated headaches unusual hypomobility or hypermobility

Marfan syndrome breathing difficulty while lying down ankle edema

If a mass station screening approach is used to administer PPEs for participants in an interscholastic athletic program, the station that should begin the examination is:

Medical history

Which organization has established minimum standards for the design and use of football helmets?

NOCSAE

Which of the following statements is true? Open-cell foam is commonly used to pad bony prominences or to protect the skin under hard edges of protective equipment. Open-cell foams deform quickly under stress; therefore, they have good shock-absorbing qualities. Open-cell foam is used primarily for protection. Open-cell foam rebounds and returns to its original shape quickly, but it offers less cushioning at low levels of impact. Open-cell foam has cells that do not permit air to pass from one cell to another.

Open-cell foam is commonly used to pad bony prominences or to protect the skin under hard edges of protective equipment.

Which of the following can result in skin maceration? Tape that becomes wet from perspiration. Tape that is applied too tightly. Tape that becomes wrinkled when applied. Tape that is applied over a layer of foam underwrap. Tape that becomes wet from perspiration.

Tape that becomes wet from perspiration.

The team approach to the delivery of health care to athletes includes the coordinated efforts of several individuals. Which one of the following individuals is NOT automatically part of the team approach?

Team physician

What watershed landmark for the NATA occurred in 1990?

The AMA recognized athletic trainers as allied health care professionals.

Which of the following statements is true pertaining to measurement of body temperature?

The average oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C), but temperature can fluctuate considerably.

If a mouth guard is properly fitted, it has the ability to: (Choose all that apply.) absorb energy. disperse impact. cushion the contact between the upper and lower teeth. keep the upper lip away from the incisal edges of teeth. reduce the transmission of force to the brain.

absorb energy. disperse impact. cushion the contact between the upper and lower teeth. keep the upper lip away from the incisal edges of teeth.

The ability to change directions rapidly while moving at a high rate of speed is referred to as

agility

Lace-up ankle braces are designed to prevent which motions?

all ankle motions

In order to find an individual liable, the injured person must prove that there was

all of the above must be present

Which of the following methods can be used to measure body composition? (Choose all that apply.) girth measurements bone diameter measurements ultrasound measurement arm radiograph measurement Tanner scale goniometer measurements flexometer measurements

arm radiograph measurement ultrasound measurement bone diameter measurements girth measurements

The most effective type of mouth protector is the:

custom-fabricated protective mouth guard.

Based on the guidelines used by most physicians, which of the following would be considered disqualifying conditions for sport participation?

fever and carditis

Which of the following are examples of high-density materials? (Choose all that apply.) thermomoldable plastics fiberglass plaster foam neoprene felt

fiberglass thermomoldable plastics plaster

A situation in which danger is apparent, or should have been apparent, resulting in an unreasonable unsafe condition is called

foreseeability of harm

As part of a mass screening approach to administering PPE's, questions concerning hospitalizations, diagnosis of a progressive disease, allergy to medications, and missing organs should be addressed at which station?

general medical problems

As part of a mass screening approach to administering PPE's ,questions concerning history of dysmenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, or amenorrhea should be addressed in the

genitourinary examination

As part of a mass screening approach to administering PPE's, questions concerning kidney disease, hernia, sexually transmitted disease, and albuminuria should be addressed in the:

genitourinary examination.

What is the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes?

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

When using a mass station screening approach for administering PPEs, which of the following should be identified as dermatologic "red flags" that would require further examination? (Choose all that apply.) herpes (e.g., simplex or gladiatorum) impetigo molluscum contagiosum tinea capitis or corporis secondary syphilis dermatitis (e.g., contact or clothes) acne dry skin eczema

impetigo tinea capitis or corporis herpes (e.g., simplex or gladiatorum) molluscum contagiosum dermatitis (e.g., contact or clothes) secondary syphilis

As part of a rehabilitation session, an athletic trainer had an individual perform exercises on equipment in the weight room, a separate room from the athletic training room. After ensuring that the individual was executing the exercise properly, the athletic trainer left the weight room, leaving the individual unsupervised. While in the weight room, the individual sustained an injury using equipment that was not included in his rehabilitation program. The athletic trainer:

is at risk for negligence.

Which of the following areas is associated with the domain of injury/illness prevention and wellness protection? (Choose all that apply.)

knowledge of environmental risks knowledge of pre-participation evaluation process and procedures skill in fitting standard protective equipment knowledge of emergency communication systems skill in assessing appropriateness of individual or group participation in conditioning programs

Which of the following areas is associated with the domain of treatment and rehabilitation? (Choose all that apply.)

knowledge of pharmacology related to treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning skill in recognizing the status of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections knowledge of legal risks and ramifications for bracing knowledge of principles of strength and conditioning exercises (e.g., plyometrics, core stabilization, speed, agility, and power)

Which of the following areas is associated with the domain of immediate and emergency care? (Choose all that apply.)

knowledge of roles of individual members of the medical management team knowledge of physiologic reactions to life-threatening conditions skill in managing common non-life-threatening and life-threatening emergency situations/health-relatedconditions skill in measuring, monitoring, and interpreting vital signs

As it pertains to the practice of athletic training, which form of regulation is the most effective means for protecting the public?

licensure

An act that is legal but performed improperly is referred to as

misfeasance

Which of the following factors can limit flexibility and range of motion? (Choose all that apply.) muscle bulk swelling pain gender dominant limb age race BMI height balance coordination

muscle bulk swelling pain gender dominant limb age race

During an afternoon football practice on a hot, humid day in August, an athletic trainer supported a coach's decision to delay a scheduled water break until the team performed a particular drill in an acceptable manner. The water break was only 15 minutes later than the scheduled time. During the water break, one of the athletes collapsed with signs of heat stroke. What type of legal liability could result from the athletic trainer's actions?

nonfeasance

The ability of a muscle to produce force in a given time is termed:

power

Which of the following knee braces is designed to protect the medial collateral ligament by redirecting a lateral valgus force away from the joint itself to points more distal on the tibia and femur? prophylactic rehabilitative derotational functional stabilizers

prophylactic

The effectiveness of a football face guard depends on which of the following factors? (Choose all that apply.) the strength of the guard itself the helmet attachments the four-point chin strap on the helmet the number of bars the design of the helmet

the strength of the guard itself the helmet attachments the four-point chin strap on the helmet

The purpose of informed consent is:

to obtain authorization to provide treatment for an injury

A wrong done by an individual whereby the injured party seeks a remedy for damages is called a(n)

tort

Which of the following activities can be used to measure power?

vertical jump and reach

Which of the following statements is true pertaining to the Role Delineation Study? (Choose all that apply.)

-It is published by the BOC. -It defines the current entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities required for practice in the profession of athletic training. -It serves as a blueprint for the national certification examination.

Which of the following areas is associated with the domain of clinical evaluation and diagnosis? (Choose all that apply.)

-Knowledge of biomechanical factors associated with specific activities -Knowledge of immediate and delayed physiological response to injuries, illnesses, and health-related conditions -Skill in identifying structural and functional integrity of anatomical structures -Skill in directing a referral to the appropriate professionals

The face guard on a football helmet must be no less than

2 bars

Which of the following statements pertaining to batting helmets is true? Choose all that apply. Batting helmets are compulsory in baseball and softball. Batting helmets used in baseball and softball require the NOCSAE mark. A batting helmet should be snug enough that it does not move or fall off while base running. Batting helmets with a double ear flap can protect the majority of the superolateral cranium, the jaw, and facial area. There is significant research data to support the use of batting helmets fitted with face shields as a means for preventing or reducing the severity of facial injuries to children.

Batting helmets used in baseball and softball require the NOCSAE mark. A batting helmet should be snug enough that it does not move or fall off while base running. Batting helmets are compulsory in baseball and softball.

Which of the following professionals is concerned with information involving kinematics and kinetics?

Biomechanist

Which type of football shoulder pads provides the greatest amount of protection?

Double cantilever

Ensuring that a knee brace provides proper support would be a task under which major performance domain of athletic training?

Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection

Which of the following medical professionals usually performs a preparticipation examination for prospective high school athletes? Primary care physician Team physician Orthopedic physician Licensed nurse practitioner Athletic trainer

Primary care physician

As part of a mass screening approach to administering PPE's, questions concerning rheumatic fever, persistent ankle swelling, diabetes, and shortness of breath with mild exercise should be addressed at which station?

cardiovascular examination

The relative degree of negligence on the part of the plaintiff and defendant, with damages awarded on a basis proportionate to each person's carelessness is referred to as:

comparative negligence

An athletic trainer suspects that an individual has a lower leg fracture due to the visible angulation of the involved bones. The athletic trainer decides to straighten out the leg and immobilize the limb in a splint. The actions of the athletic trainer:

constitute malfeasance.

A manufacturer's duty of care to design, manufacture, and package safe equipment that will not cause injury to an individual when the equipment is used as intended is referred to as

implied warranty

Adherence to which of the following guidelines is necessary for obtaining accurate blood pressure measurements? (Choose all that apply.) no caffeine should be consumed during the hour before the reading no smoking should be permitted 30 minutes before the reading the measurement should be taken in a quiet, warm setting the air bladder should encircle and cover one-third of the length of the arm the patient should be standing and the arm supported at the level of the heart during the actual reading

no caffeine should be consumed during the hour before the reading no smoking should be permitted 30 minutes before the reading the measurement should be taken in a quiet, warm setting

An athletic trainer suspects that a football player has a neck injury but does not use a rigid backboard to stabilize the individual. What type of legal liability could result from the athletic trainer's actions?

nonfeasance

The presence of involuntary cyclical movement of the eyes is termed:

nystagmus

Which organization is responsible for awarding the ATC® credential?

BOC

Individuals diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis often use which type of brace to protect the elbow?

counterforce brace

Which of the following individuals will not typically serve as a team physician?

dentist

The location of the heart on the right rather than left side of the chest is called

dextrocardia

Hypermobile individuals tend to be more susceptible to

dislocations

Continuing education programs primarily provide an opportunity to

learn about innovative skills and techniques

In settings that utilize an annual reevaluation as part of the PPE process, which of the following should be the focus of the reevaluation? (Choose all that apply.) medical history height and weight blood pressure pulse visual acuity cardiac auscultation examination of the skin ear, nose, and throat examination cranial nerve assessment a brief sensorimotor examination of the upper and lower extremities

pulse visual acuity medical history examination of the skin cardiac auscultation blood pressure height and weight

Which of the following activities can be used to measure strength? (Choose all that apply.) sit-ups push-ups throwing a medicine ball vertical jump and reach single- or two-legged hop for distance stair climbing

push-ups sit-ups

In some states, an individual intending to practice athletic training within the state must record that intention with a governmental agency. This practice is referred to as

registration

In an athletic program, the team physician should

review preseason conditioning programs.

Having been treated by an emergency room physician for an injury sustained at home, a high school athlete reports to the athletic trainer with a written note from the physician stating that he should not participate in physical activity for 2 weeks. One week later, the athlete's parent calls the athletic trainer indicating that their son has improved significantly and grants permission for him to resume practice. In response to the parents' permission and given the original injury took place outside of the high school athletic program, the athletic trainer allows the athlete to resume practice.

In this scenario, if the athletic trainer allows the athlete to resume activity, a breach of duty has been committed.

Which of the following is a disqualifying condition for sport participation?

fever

The most important component of the PPE is the

medical history

Knee braces that provide absolute or relative immobilization are called:

rehabilitative.

In an athletic program, which of the following is the responsibility of the team physician? (Choose all that apply.)

reviewing preseason physical examinations dispensing medications facilitating referrals to other medical specialists

Which of the following statements is true?

An athlete does not assume risk for injury when that injury results from someone else's negligence.

Which of the following actions can result in litigation involving an athletic trainer? (Choose all that apply.)

-failing to provide safe facilities, fields, and equipment -being aware of a potentially dangerous situation and failing to do anything about it -failing to provide an adequate injury prevention program -allowing an injured or unfit player to participate, resulting in further injury or harm

When using a mass station screening approach for administering PPEs, which of the following should be identified as heat-related "red flags" that would require further examination? (Choose all that apply.) Cardiac disease Uncontrolled diabetes Hypertension Drug use (e.g., amphetamines, cocaine, hallucinogens, laxatives, or narcotics) Medication use (e.g., anticholinergics, diuretics, antihistamines, or beta-blockers) History of frequent or repeated headaches Abnormal breath sounds History of amnesia or tinnitus Pulmonary insufficiency History of seizures

Uncontrolled diabetes Drug use (e.g., amphetamines, cocaine, hallucinogens, laxatives, or narcotics) Medication use (e.g., anticholinergics, diuretics, antihistamines, or beta-blockers) Cardiac disease Hypertension

If an athletic trainer fails to receive informed consent from a participant and provides treatment for a sustained injury, the actions of the athletic trainer could result in

battery

The legal obligation to provide a professional standard of care to protect individuals under one's care or supervision from unreasonable risks that could be potentially harmful is referred to as:

duty of care

An ankle air-bladder brace is designed to prevent which motions?

eversion/inversion

A lacrosse player has a history of coughing spells and difficulty breathing during indoor and outdoor sport participation and cardiovascular conditioning. What might this history indicate?

exercised-induced bronchospasm

An act that demonstrates total disregard for the safety of others is referred to as

gross negligence

Which of the following statements is true? -The growth spurt in girls usually occurs at about age 12; in boys, it occurs around age 14. -The growth spurt in girls and boys is typically the same, usually occurring at about age 12. -The growth spurt in girls and boys is typically the same, usually occurring at about age 14. -The growth spurt in girls usually occurs at about age 14; in boys, it occurs around age 16. -The growth spurt in boys usually occurs at about age 12; in girls, it occurs around age 14.

The growth spurt in girls usually occurs at about age 12; in boys, it occurs around age 14.

Hypomobile individuals tend to be more susceptible to

muscle strains

The condition that exists when the rays of light entering the eyes are brought to focus in front of the retina is termed:

myopia

Questions concerning head injury, unconsciousness, repeated headaches, seizures, and unexplained muscle weakness are part of which of the following PPE components?

neurological examination

The condition of reduced bone mineral density that predisposes a female to fractures is

osteopenia

Normal blood pressure for adult females is

<120/<80

Following a review of the PPE, most physicians base recommendations for level of participation based on guidelines established by the

American Academy of Pediatrics

Ice hockey helmets must meet minimum impact standards and carry the stamp of approval from the:

Canadian Standards Association.

Which of the following are the major performance domains for the entry-level athletic trainer? (Choose all that apply.)

Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Immediate and emergency care Treatment and rehabilitation Organizational and professional health and well-being

Which of the following are characteristic of neoprene sleeves? (Choose all that apply.) provide uniform compression provide therapeutic warmth allows full mobility provides proprioceptive feedback in the affected area provides poor absorption of sweat increased susceptibility to skin breakdown

provide uniform compression provide therapeutic warmth allows full mobility provides proprioceptive feedback in the affected area

A manufacturer's responsibility for any and all defective or hazardous equipment that unduly threatens an individual's personal safety is referred to as

strict liability

Which of the following statements is true pertaining to preparticipation physical examinations? The American Academy of Family Physicians and other national medical groups recommend:

that an entry-level complete physical examination be performed, followed by a limited annual reevaluation.

Which of the following statements pertaining to lumbar/sacral protection is true? The purpose of lumbar/sacral protective equipment is to support the abdominal contents, stabilize the trunk, and prevent spinal deformity or injury during heavy lifting The use of weight training belts during heavy weight training is required by the NCAA. The use of weight training belts or binders has not been found to be effective in stabilizing the spine. Weight training belts or binders must meet minimum impact standards and carry the stamp of approval from OSHA. Weight training belts or binders must meet minimum impact standards and carry the stamp of approval from NOCSAE.

The purpose of lumbar/sacral protective equipment is to support the abdominal contents, stabilize the trunk, and prevent spinal deformity or injury during heavy lifting

An athletic trainer determines that a patient is experiencing Achilles tendonitis. Which of the following should be suggested for this individual?

a heel wedge of at least 15 mm

Which of the following are potential advantages of having an individual's primary care physician administer a PPE? (Choose all that apply.) a more thorough and comprehensive exam can be performed a potentially closer examiner-athlete relationship the setting provides greater privacy the cost of the exam the primary care physician is typically understands the physical demands of the majority of sports

a more thorough and comprehensive exam can be performed a potentially closer examiner-athlete relationship the setting provides greater privacy

A runner reports with chronic shin pain. Upon observation, the athletic note that the athlete has overpronation on the affected leg. What type of shoe should be suggested for this athlete?

a shoe with greater control on the medial side