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How many continuing education units are required over a two year period for the certified athletic trainer.

50

The strength of recommendation taxonomy (SORT) uses what type of rating scale

Letters (A,B,C)

Q3 — Ice machine

Nonconsumable capital equipment

Q3 — Electrical Modality

Nonconsumable capital equipment

Q3 — Treatment Table

Nonconsumable capital equipment

Q3 — Compression wraps

Nonexpendable supply

Q3 — Crutches

Capital equipment

Q3 — Athletic training kit

Capital equipment

The _______________ assumes that an individual is neither exceptionally skilled nor extraordinarily cautious but is a person of reasonable and ordinary prudence.

standard of reasonable care

Q5 — Legal wrongs committed against a person

Torts

Q5 — The individual, through express or implied agreement, assumes that some risk or danger will be involved in the particular undertaking. In other words a person takes his or her own chances

Assumption of Risk

Q5 — When an individual improperly does something he or she has the legal right to do

Misfesance

Q5 — The failure to use ordinary or reasonable care

Negligence

Q5 — The state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person

Liability

Who is the best suggested medical professional that should perform a clinical examination of heart and lung sounds on a patient during a preparticipation examination?

physician

Which of the following job settings would involve working with patients in developing good workplace ergonomics, identifying improper lifting techniques, or creating a wellness program for the patient with high blood pressure.

Industrial/Occupational setting

The __________was established in 1938 and establishes a national organization that seeks to provide athletic trainers with valuable resources (Position statements, Official statements, and Support statements) for the patient care.

NATA

What is the ideal temperature for cold water immersion for a person with heat illness

35F -59 F

Sports can be classified based on their comparative risk of injury. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in which of the following categories would soccer be classified?

contact/collision

Which method of assessing body composition is relatively easy to perform clinically, requires limited equipment, and has a measurement error of only 3% to 5%?

skinfold measurement

In order to maximize glycogen resynthesis when is it recommended that a person ingests dietary carbohydrates and protein following activity?

within the first hour

Which of the following vitamin(s) should not be taken on a daily basis?

Vitamin A; Vitamin D

Q14 — bone and tooth formation, muscle contractions, nerve functions

calcium

Q14 — maintenance of fluid balance

sodium

Q14 — formation of hemogloblin

iron

Q14 — normal growth and development

zinc

Q14 — production of thyroxin

iodine

Why can a high-carbohydrate meal be counterproductive?

it stimulates the brain to produce hunger signals

For college-age males and females, what is the percentage that body fat should stay above for health reasons?

3% males; and 12% females

Q17 — 10- 60 yard dash

Speed

Q17 — 1.5 mile run

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Q17 — Timed sit up

Muscle strength, power, endurance

Q17 — Vertical jump

Muscle strength, power, endurance

Q17 — Sit and Reach

Flexibility

Q17 — Shoulder lift test

Flexibility

Q17 — Bar dips

Muscle strength, power, endurance

Q17 — Side step (z pattern running)

Agility

Q17 — Harvard step up test

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Q17 — 6 second dash

Speed

Q17 — Stork stand

Balance

An example of an ____________ is during a weight training exercise the muscle that is contracting. Example when doing a leg extension machine and pushing out into extension.

Agonist

You are the athletic trainer for the softball team and are noticing several hip injuries occurring in early fall workouts. Each of these injuries have been diagnosed with hip labral tears and will need surgery. Each have complained of certain exercises the strength and conditioning coach that are painful and may be the cause of the injuries. What are some things the athletic trainer should do to alleviate this problem?

Ask for modifications to exercises; Ask to review the fitness program for the fall; Make sure the program has equal parts: flexibility, strength, endurance, power

Q20 — 1 heel

heel counter

Q20 — 2 arch

arch support

Q20 — 3mid

midsole

Q20 — 4toe

Toe box

You have an athlete that will play soccer and needs a splint for a thumb sprain. He is a midfielder. What type of splint would be safest for the sport and the individual.

Thermomoldable

There are two types of football shoulder pads. This type of shoulder pad has a strap that extends from the front to the back of the shoulder pad and causes the shoulder pads to arch above the tip of the shoulder, thereby taking pressure onto the pads and not the shoulder.

Cantilever

This type of eye lens for glasses is virtually unbreakable.

Polycarbonate

The face mask of a helmet should be approximately _________ finger widths away from the nose.

3 finger width

Death for an individual is imminent when their core body temperature reaches which of the following?

above 107 or below 77-85

A soccer game is about to start when a bolt of lightning lights the sky. Thirty seconds passes before a sound is heard. Using the flash-to-bang theory approximately how many miles away is the storm?

6 miles

In preventing heat illnesses, which of the following statements should be endorsed?

When body weight drops by 1 - 2%, mild dehydration has already occurred.

This organization is responsible for accrediting all entry level athletic training education program at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

CAATE

Properly fitted mouth guards have been shown to be effective in protecting athletes against orofacial injuries. To properly select and maintain mouth guards, what instructions should be provided to coaches, athletes, and athletes' parents? Select all that apply.

Athletes should be instructed to clean the mouth guard before and after each use by using a mild antimicrobial soap.; Coaches and parents of young athletes should be instructed to regularly inspect mouth guards for fit and retention; Athletes should be instructed to inspect the mouth guard daily for fit and damage.; Athletes should be instructed to store mouth guards in clean, rigid, ventilated plastic containers.

Which of the following is the best material for constructing a functional protective device to protect a humeral exostosis?

Thermo-moldable plastic and closed-cell foam

According to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines, what organization must certify shin guards worn by soccer players?

NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards

What type of testing must a baseball batters helmet undergo to mee the NOCSAE standard?

projective impact test

Football helmets should be regularly reconditioned and recertified. What are the recommended guidelines for purchasing and reconditioning football helmets? Select all that apply.

Purchase the safest helmet possible and helmets for the appropriate skill level.; Recertify/recondition football helmets in compliance with state regulations; Purchase helmets only from a NOCSAE certified authorized dealer.

You are counseling an athlete with a history of multiple ankle sprains. The athlete's father is insistent that his son be taped every day before activity, but you think that the athlete would benefit from a commercial lace-up brace. What rationale would you provide for your recommendation?

Bracing will provide more consistent support over the course of the practice and over time is more cost and time efficient.

Cycling helmets are designed to protect the head against a single traumatic impact. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for selecting and fitting a cycling helmet?

To check a fitted helmet, push up under the front edge trying to move the helmet backward and upward, and if it moves more than 1 in. from level, readjust straps.

For which of the following sports does the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) require athletes use protective padding for the elbow and/or forearm during all practices and competitions?

ice hockey

What type of running shoe tread is recommended by shoe manufacturers?

Flat with herringbone pattern

Which football player would be most likely to wear a cantilevered shoulder pad?

Linebacker

Which of the following heat illnesses is a syndrome that is characterized by sudden catabolic destruction and degeneration of skeletal muscle?

acute exertional rhabdomyolysis

Which of the following represents what the "C" stands for in the acronym PICO.

Comparision

Q42 — Abrupt onset: CNS abnormalities, flushed skin, pulse may be > 160, temp > 104

Exertional Heat stroke

Q42 — Pooling of blood in extremities leading to dizziness, fainting and nausea

Heat syncope

Q42 — Muscle twitching, usually midday; spasms in arms, legs, abdomen

Exercise associated mucle cramps

Q42 — Excessive thirst, incoordination, mental dullness, slightly elevated body temperature

Exertional heat exhaustion

Q42 — Rare genetically inherited muscle disorder that causes hypersensitivity to anesthesia

Malignant Hyperthermia

Which of the following is considered an intrinsic risk factor?

Being a female high school athlete

Which of the following people should be included in a worksite ergonomic risk assessment?

Worker, athletic trainer, and occupational therapist

Which of the following would be an intrinsic risk factor for exertional heatstroke?

High muscle mass-to-body fat ratio

You elect to utilize the SCAT 5 to establish baseline data. Which portion of the SCAT 5 assesses cognitive function?

Standardized Assessment of Concussion

A recently released position statement recommendation carries a Centre for Evidence- Based Medicine (CEBM) and a Strength of Evidence Taxonomy (SORT) rating of "A". How would a clinician best apply this recommendation?

The clinician should attempt to apply this recommendation into clinical practice, as it carries a high degree of evidence.

To determine the diagnostic accuracy of a newly designed physical examination test, researchers calculate the test's sensitivity. Which statement regarding test sensitivity is correct?

Sensitivity is calculated as true positives/ (true positives + false negatives)

The Cooper 1.5 Mile run test is commonly used to assess aerobic fitness. What outcome data are produced from this assessment?

Minutes ran

According to national Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines, which of the following collegiate athletes must complete a comprehensive preparticipation medical evaluation?

A baseball player transferring from a similar division NCAA institution who reports no injuries or health concerns on his medical history form.

At what governmental level are the laws and policies regarding the use of therapeutic modalities by athletic trainers established and regulated?

State

Exposure to which of the following bodily fluids does not require use of universal precautions?

Vomit

An athlete on your women's basketball team is diagnosed with the mumps. How would you best manage this condition to reduce the risk for other members of her team?

Isolate the sick athlete until parotid swelling returns to normal, verify immunizations records and vaccinate other team members if necessary, and educate anyone who has been exposed about the symptoms

Ultimately the frequency of helmet recertification and reconditioning is up to the discretion of the athletic trainer. However, if no warranty exists or after the warranty expires, how often must helmets be recertified and reconditioned using a vendor approved by the national Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)

Every 2 years

What type of material is capable of absorbing force through deforming its shape and then quickly returning to its original form?

Closed cell foam

Which of the following wraps should you select to most effectively apply a shoulder spica to a female collegiate volleyball player?

4 inch x 10 yard elastic bandage

Your volleyball setter is returning to participation following a distal radius fracture. The team physician has requested that she wear a hard splint for the first 2 weeks. What steps must be taken so that she can play?

The splint must be covered on every surface in 1/2 thick slow rebounding foam

You are an athletic trainer for a medical clinic that provides athletic training community outreach. One of your responsibilities is to assist the director of the city recreation department by providing educational information to sports program participants and parents. You must write an informational letter regarding protective equipment for participants in an introductory girls' lacrosse program. What equipment is mandatory for all athletes participation in high school girls' lacrosse that can be required in a city recreation program?

Eye guard

You are an athletic trainer for a medical clinic that provides athletic training community outreach. One of your responsibilities is to assist the director of the city recreation department by providing educational information to sports program participants and parents. You must write an informational letter regarding protective equipment for participants in an introductory girls' lacrosse program. What equipment is mandatory for all athletes participation in high school girls' lacrosse that can be required in a city recreation program?

Eye guard

When designing a hydrotherapy area, which design elements are recommended to reduce the risk of patient injury?

Electrical outlets must be at least 3 ft off the floor and equipped with ground fault interrupters and hydrotherapy tanks should be connected directly to a floor drain.

At what governmental level are the laws and policies regarding the use of therapeutic modalities by athletic trainers established and regulated?

State

Which of the following would be an intrinsic risk factor for exertional heatstroke?

High muscle mass-to-body fat ratio

Which of the following is considered an intrinsic risk factor?

Being a female high school athlete

In preparing your college football team for the upcoming season, shoulder pads are issues for each athlete. Which findings indicate an appropriate shoulder pad fit? Select all that apply.

The cantilever pad covers the acromion process; The lateral aspect of the epaulets and cups reach the insertion of the deltoid muscle, allowing position-specific movement.; When the athlete's arms are raised overhead, the posterior pad covers the inferior angles of the scapulae.; The athlete is able to raise his arms overhead without the pads sliding back and forth.

What vitamin when taken in excess can cause kidney stones and diarrhea?

Vitamin C

What principle of conditioning addresses an individual's specific adaptation to imposed demands?

Overload

The __________was established in 1938 and establishes a national organization that seeks to provide athletic trainers with valuable resources (Position statements, Official statements, and Support statements) for the patient care.

NATA

Which of the following job settings would involve working with patients in developing good workplace ergonomics, identifying improper lifting techniques, or creating a wellness program for the patient with high blood pressure.

Industrial/Occupational setting

Which of the following are components of the Board of Certification exam

Based off BOC practice analysis; computer based; 175 questions

Q70 — Splinting a dislocation

Immediate and emergency care

Q70 — Taking inventory in the athletic training facility

Healthcare administration and professional responsbility