Athletic Training Study Cheat Sheet
SECTION 1: EXAM LAYOUT
1. Multiple Choice: Basic history, sprain vs. strain, legal terms.
2. True / False: Principles, legal concepts, domains.
3. Matching: Directions & Movements.
4. Fill-in-the-Blank: AAHPERD, 4 Settings, Herodicus, NATA 1950.
5. Essay / Short Answer: 6 Injury Stages, Anatomical Position, Team Roles.
6. Diagrams: Directions & Planes (Your sheet).
SECTION 2: COMPLETE EXAM (ULTRA-SHORT EDITION)
PART I: MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. First sports physician?
A) Charles Kramer
B) Herodicus
C) Edward Hitchcock Jr.
D) Michael Chambers
ANSWER: B) Herodicus
TEST TIP: Bubble B.
2. A sprain is an injury to a:
A) Muscle
B) Tendon
C) Ligament
D) Growth plate
ANSWER: C) Ligament
TEST TIP: Bubble C. (Sprain = Ligament).
3. A strain is an overstretching or tearing of a:
A) Bone
B) Ligament
C) Muscle or Tendon
D) Joint capsule
ANSWER: C) Muscle or Tendon
TEST TIP: Bubble C. (Strain = Muscle/Tendon).
4. First official NATA convention (1950)?
A) Chicago, IL
B) Drake Relays, IA
C) Kansas City, MO
D) New York City, NY
ANSWER: C) Kansas City, Missouri
TEST TIP: Bubble C. (1950 = Kansas City. 1938 = Drake Relays).
5. Employer held accountable for employee's actions?
A) Comparative Negligence
B) Assumption of Risk
C) Vicarious Liability
D) Breach of Duty
ANSWER: C) Vicarious Liability
TEST TIP: Bubble C.
6. Complete displacement of a joint?
A) Subluxation
B) Dislocation
C) Contusion
D) Strain
ANSWER: B) Dislocation
TEST TIP: Bubble B. (Complete = Dislocation. Partial = Subluxation).
7. Fracture where tendon/ligament pulls bone off?
A) Stress fracture
B) Greenstick fracture
C) Avulsion fracture
D) Comminuted fracture
ANSWER: C) Avulsion fracture
TEST TIP: Bubble C.
PART II: TRUE / FALSE
1. [ T / F ] A subluxation is a complete displacement of a joint.
ANSWER: FALSE
TEST TIP: Circle F. (Subluxation is partial).
2. [ T / F ] Comparative negligence compares fault percentages.
ANSWER: TRUE
TEST TIP: Circle T.
3. [ T / F ] Athletic Trainer's main role is central communicator/liaison.
ANSWER: TRUE
TEST TIP: Circle T.
4. [ T / F ] An acute injury develops over time.
ANSWER: FALSE
TEST TIP: Circle F. (Acute = sudden. Chronic = over time).
5. [ T / F ] Palpation means looking at the injury.
ANSWER: FALSE
TEST TIP: Circle F. (Observation = looking. Palpation = touching).
PART III: MATCHING
TEST TIP: Write the capital letter on the line.
Group A: Directions
1. Anterior \rightarrow B (Front of body)
2. Posterior \rightarrow D (Back of body)
3. Distal \rightarrow A (Farther from attachment point)
4. Proximal \rightarrow F (Closer to attachment point)
5. Lateral \rightarrow E (Away from midline)
6. Medial \rightarrow G (Toward midline)
7. Superior \rightarrow C (Higher / toward head)
8. Inferior \rightarrow H (Lower / toward feet)
Group B: Movements
1. Abduction \rightarrow D (Move away from midline)
2. Adduction \rightarrow F (Move toward midline)
3. Flexion \rightarrow A (Bend joint / decrease angle)
4. Extension \rightarrow G (Straighten joint / increase angle)
5. Supination \rightarrow C (Palms up)
6. Pronation \rightarrow H (Palms down)
7. Inversion \rightarrow B (Foot inward)
8. Eversion \rightarrow I (Foot outward)
9. Dorsiflexion \rightarrow E (Foot up toward shin)
10. Plantar Flexion \rightarrow J (Foot down / point toes)
PART IV: FILL-IN-THE-BLANK
1. AAHPER-D:
ANSWER: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
TEST TIP: Spell out every word completely.
2. 4 Job Settings:
1. High Schools
2. Colleges & Universities
3. Professional Sports
4. Sports Medicine Clinics
TEST TIP: Write one per line.
3. 5 Domains of Athletic Training:
1. Injury Prevention & Wellness
2. Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis
3. Immediate & Emergency Care
4. Treatment & Rehabilitation
5. Organization & Professional Health
TEST TIP: Short version if needed: Prevent \rightarrow Evaluate \rightarrow Emergency Care \rightarrow Rehab \rightarrow Organization.
4. 4 Elements of Negligence:
1. Duty of Care
2. Breach of Duty
3. Proximate Cause
4. Injury / Damage
PART V: ESSAY / SHORT ANSWER
Question 1: Explain Anatomical Position
ANSWER: Standing erect, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward.
TEST TIP: Write in 1 sentence. Hit all 4 points: Erect, facing forward, arms at side, palms forward.
Question 2: 6 Stages of Injury Evaluation (HOPS Prep)
1. History: Ask what happened, pain level, and if they heard a pop/crack.
2. Observation: Visually look for swelling, deformities, and discoloration.
3. Palpation: Touch/feel for pain, swelling, and heat.
4. Range of Motion (ROM): Test joint movement (Active, Passive, Resistive).
5. Stress Tests: Test ligament stability by pulling/moving the joint.
6. Functional Tests: Sport-specific drills (running, cuts) to clear return to play.
TEST TIP: Write numbers 1 through 6 with a 1-sentence quick explanation for each.
Question 3: Sports Medicine Team
Two Teams: Primary Team & Secondary Team
Primary Examples: Athlete, Parents, Coach, Athletic Trainer, Team Physician
Secondary Examples: Physical Therapist, Orthopedist, Podiatrist, Dentist
Athletic Trainer Role: Central Liaison / Communicator
TEST TIP: List the teams, give 2 examples for each, and write the keyword Liaison.