sports medicine competition

the organization that awards the ATC credential is the

Board of Certification

An athlete is down on the field with a possible head/neck injury. An athletic trainer, team physician, neurologist, and EMT are on the field caring for t eh injured athlete. Who should be in charge of moving and transporting the injured athlete?

EMT

(T of F) Individuals serving as athletic trainers must be certified by the American Medical Association

F

(T of F) the primary sports team includes the team physician, athletic trainer, physical therapist, coach, sports participant, and his/her family

F

Ensuring that a prophylactic knee brace provides proper support would be part of which domains of the BOC Role Delineation Study?

Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection

________ has established minimum standards for football helmets and their use.

NOCSAE

(T of F) the team physician is the final authority to determine the mental and physical fitness of athletes in organized sports program

T

(T or F) Standards on continuing education requirements for maintain the ATC credentials are available on the Board of Certification website

T

In the profession of athletic training, the standard of professional practice a)delineates the role and responsibilities of the athletic trainer b) identifies the ethical responsibilities that guides athletic trainers' actions c) defines the scope of care for entry level athletic trainers d) delineates the competencies that should be addressed in the professional preparation athletic trainers

b; identifies the ethical responsibilities that guide athletic trainers' actions

the risk of litigation can be reduced by all of the following EXCEPT a)establishing clear standing orders for providing immediate care b)requiring coaches to purchase insurance c)having well organized emergency plan d) providing proper supervision

b; requiring coaches to purchase insurance

failure to receive informed consent from an athlete could result in

battery

Which of the following professionals may NOT be a member of the primary sports medicine team? a) athletic trainer b) coach c) physical therapist d) primary physician

c; physical therapist

Traditional athletic training settings are considered to be in:

colleges and high schools

standard of care is defined as

committing an act that another minimally competent professional would do in the same circumstance

In the absence of the athletic trainer, it is the responsibility of the coach to a)supervise the fitting of the athletic equipment b)inspect practice environments for hazards c) evaluate the daily status of participants d)all of the above e)none of the above

d; all of the above

In an athletic program. which is of the following is NOT a role of the team physician? a) review preseason physical examinations b) dispense medications c) review policies/ procedures to ensure compliance with school/ athletic guidelines d) apply therapeutic modalities

d; apply therapeutic modalities

which of the following professionals should be available to provide immediate support to t he primary sports medicine team? a) strength coach b) nutritionist c) equipment manager d) dentist

d; denstist

which of the following individuals will NOT typically serve as a team physician?

dentist

in order to find an individual liable, the injured person must prove that there was a) duty of care b)a breach of duty c)harm d)harm resulting from breach of duty e)all of the following

e) all of the following

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

foreseeability of harm

evaluating an injury depends on a strong background in

human anatomy and physiology, tissue healing and repair, and joint mechanism

manufacturers of athletic equipment have a duty to provide equipment that will not cause injury when used for its' intended purpose. This is termed

implied warrenty

continuing education programs primarily provide an opportunity to

learn about innovative skills and techiniques

Permission granted by the government for an individual to practice a profession is termed

licensure

in assessing a potentially serious neck injury, an athletic trainer removed the helmet of the injured athlete. What type of legal liability could result from the athletic trainer's action?

malfeasance

during a weight training session, the coach left the room to work with some players in the gym. While the coach was out of the room, an athlete sustained an injury using the equipment. the coach is at risk for

negligence

(T or F) ATC credential holders must re-qualify for certification on an annual basis

F

(T or F) the team physician can provide information on the growth and development of the adolescent, immunization records, and a detailed medical history of the athlete

F

malfeasance

Committing an act that is not your responsibility to perform.

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

nonfeasance

the individual responsible for administering and supervising recreational sports activities of activity area is called

sports supervisor

ethical responsibilities that guide one's actions and promotes high standards of conduct are called

standards of professional practice

The final authority to clear an athlete for participation rests with the

supervising physician

a wrong done by an individual whereby the injured part seeks a remedy for damage is called an

tort