Exam 1

Question 1

In the absence of an athletic trainer, which of the following is not a responsibility of the coach?

Answer 1

design a rehabilitation center

Question 2

The NATA website highlights the importance of proper athletic training terminology as it helps eliminate confusion and / or inconsistencies when defining the AT’s role in health care. Please select all of the following that are the preferred terms for an athletic trainer (when referring to the person, not the credential)

Answer 2

AT, athletic trainer

Question 3

T/F: Standards of professional practice are the ethical responsibilities that guide ones actions and promote a high standard of conduct and integrity to ensure high-quality health care.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following is responsible for awarding the ATC credential and managing continuing education for ATs?

Answer 4

Board of certification

Question 5

T/F: The purpose of an assumption of risk form is to warn athletes and their parents of the dangers inherent in participating in a sport. By having this form completed, the coach is no longer liable for any injuries that may occur.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

A written guarantee that a product is safe for use is called a(n)

Answer 6

expressed warranty

Question 7

The ideal completion time for the PPE is

Answer 7

6 weeks prior to start of practice sessions

Question 8

The advantages of having an individual’s primary care physician administer a PPE include all of the following except

Answer 8

the cost of the exam

Question 9

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

Answer 9

vertical jump

Question 10

T/F: the completion of a dental examination as part of the PPE is considered optional.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

T/F: it would be appropriate for a parent to recognize their high school child’s group PPE for football as he equivalent of an annual check-up with a family physician.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What type of injury is likely to result from a low-velocity, high mass force?

Answer 12

diffuse

Question 13

The air bladder in a football helmet should be inspected

Answer 13

daily

Question 14

Knee braces designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and protect unstable anterior cruciate ligament injuries are

Answer 14

functional

Question 15

Which of he following is NOT a function of the neoprene sleeve

Answer 15

provide protection from external forces

Question 16

T/F: If an athlete provides their own protective equipment, the athletic trainer is not responsible for ensuring that it fits correctly and is maintained properly.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

When taping for wrist hyperflexion injury, support strips are placed

Answer 17

on the dorsum of the hand

Question 18

When applying a wrap for a quadriceps strain, the wrap is directed in a(n);

Answer 18

upward and lateral manner

Question 19

In most taping techniques, each subsequent strip of the tape should overlap the previous strip by;

Answer 19

one half to one third the width of the tape

Question 20

T/F: Restricted circulation and reduced function of the body part can result from tape that is applied too tightly.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

T/F: If prevention of hyperflexion of the great toe is desired, support tape strips are applied on the dorsum if the foot.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Physiological information such as blood pressure would be ____ oriented evidence.

Answer 22

disease

Question 23

Clinicians commonly use one of three scales to effectively communicate the impact or strength of individual pieces of evidence and overall clinical recommendations. Those scales invoke all except:

Answer 23

PICO

Question 24

Clinical practice guidelines, CATs, Cochran’s reviews, and meta analysis are all examples of;

Answer 24

filtered information

Question 25

The assurance that measurements represent what we think the represent is;

Answer 25

validity

Question 26

Individuals who have a positive diagnosis according to the diagnostic test but really do not have the injury according to the reference standard are:

Answer 26

false positives

Question 27

Subjective information is gained brought the ___ of the HOPS process.

Answer 27

history

Question 28

Movement of an injured body part through the range of motion with no assistance from the injured individual is termed

Answer 28

passive movement

Question 29

Which of the following best illustrates a diagnostic sign?

Answer 29

swelling

Question 30

T/F: When asking about the characteristics of symptoms, it is important to determine location, onset, severity, frequency, and duration.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

T/F: Visceral pain results from an injury to an organ in the thoracic cavity.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

The emergency action plan should

Answer 32

be comprehensive and flexible

Question 33

The EAP should be practiced

Answer 33

annually

Question 34

The primary survey determines

Answer 34

Level of responsiveness and assesses airway, breathing, and circulation

Question 35

Critical information that should be obtained during the onsite history includes

Answer 35

mechanism of injury

Question 36

A slow, bounding pulse could be indicative of

Answer 36

skull fracture

Question 37

In severe brain injuries, posturing characterized by extension of all four extremities is

Answer 37

decerebrate rigidity

Question 38

When assessing level of responsiveness, the acronym AVPU stands for

Answer 38

alert, voice, pain, unresponsive

Question 39

What is the term used to described unequal pupils?

Answer 39

anisocoria

Question 40

T/F: Skin temperature should be assessed by touching the forehead with he back of your hand.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

T/F: if a fracture is suspected, the clinician should be immobilize joint above and below the fracture site.

Answer 41

True