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  1. When was the first national organization developed for athletic training?
    a. 1920
    b. 1930
    c. 1940
    d. 1950
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Answer: d

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  1. How many continuing education units must athletic trainers complete every 2 years?
    a. 25
    b. 50
    c. 75
    d. 100
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Answer: b

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  1. Athletic trainers must report their continuing education every _____ years?
    a. 2
    b. 3
    c. 4
    d. 5
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Answer: a

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  1. Which of the following settings would be considered industrial?
    a. Performing arts
    b. Clinic
    c. Factory
    d. Military
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Answer: c

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  1. This organization publishes the standards of professional practice for athletic trainers:
    a. BOC
    b. NATA
    c. CAATE
    d. NATA Foundation
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Answer: a

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  1. This organization establishes the standards of athletic training education:
    a. BOC
    b. NATA
    c. CAATE
    d. NATA Foundation
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Answer: c

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  1. Athletic training is endorsed, recognized, and/or supported by which of the following organizations:
    a. American Medical Association
    b. American Academy of Family Physicians
    c. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
    d. All of the Above
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Answer: d

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  1. True or False: to sit for the national certification exam, an individual must earn a master degree from a CAATE accredited program
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  • True
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  1. True or False: do earn and maintain certification, athletic trainers must hold a current emergency cardiac care credential
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  • True
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  1. True or False: The CAATE is the only accredited certification body for athletic trainers
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  • False
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  1. True or False: The projected employment of athletic trainers is expected to decrease between the years 2018 and 2028
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  • False
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  1. True or False: There are 12 districts of the NATA
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  • False
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  1. True or False: All athletic trainers must work under the supervision of a physician
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  • True
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  1. Athletic trainers are seen as ______________ health care providers with expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and related illnesses
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  • evidence-based
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  1. High school, college, and professional sports are considered _________ settings for athletic trainers
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  • Traditional
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  1. A ______________ athlete is used to identify individuals employed in public safety professions
17
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  1. What was the result of the athletic training profession’s investigation of a name change?
A
  • No other name was deemed significantly better. Efforts were redirected to educate the public and stakeholders about athletic training.
18
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  1. Why is employment for athletic trainers expected to increase?
A
  • Increased awareness of injury and medical conditions
  • Awareness of the role and importance of athletic trainers
  • Increased activity of individuals throughout the lifespan
  • Employment for ATs beyond traditional sports settings
19
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  1. What are the two ways that most athletic trainers are contractually employed to work at a secondary school?
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  • School hires a full time athletic trainer or teacher/athletic trainer
  • A contract between the school and a hospital or clinic to provide AT services
20
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  1. What are the roles of the athletic trainer in a physician practice setting?
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  • ATs complete initial history and evaluation of the patient, order imaging, and brief the physician prior to the patient seeing the physician. Additionally, ATs perform casting and injections, fit durable medical equipment (DME), and conduct other procedures at the discretion of the physician.
21
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  1. Who makes up the athletic training strategic alliance?
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  • NATA
  • CAATE
  • BOC
  • NATA Research and Education Foundation
22
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  1. What is the difference between professional and post-professional athletic training programs?
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  • Professional Programs prepare students to earn a master’s degree in athletic training leading to eligibility to take the BOC certification for the athletic trainer and earn the ATC® credential
  • Post-professional programs are designed for those already holding the ATC® credential to obtain advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and experiences beyond that gained in the professional degree programs
23
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  1. What is the role of the NATA research and education foundation?
A
  • The Foundation provides support for research, education, and scholarship
24
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  1. Besides other athletic trainers, what are four examples of health or health care professions that athletic trainers frequently work with?
A
  • Physicians
  • Physical therapists
  • Exercise physiologists
  • Strength and conditioning specialists
  • Nutritionists
  • Emergency medical personnel

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