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Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion Pt. 1
Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion Pt. 1
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When monitoring a carb-loading program for an endurance athlete, what should the athlete do the day prior to competition
Each a high-carb meal and participate in a regular amount of exercise
Each a high-carb meal and perform little to no exercise
Eat a low-carb meal and participate in a regular amount of exercise
Hyperhydrate and rest the day before competition
2
A flak jacket is a piece of equipment designed to protect the athlete after what type of injury?
Hip pointer injury
Scapular injury
Abdominal injury
Rib injury
3
What is the maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration called?
Forced expiratory volume
Vital capacity
Tidal volume
Maximum expiratory flow rate
4
One method of estimating body fat has been through the use of skin-fold measurements at 4 sites. What isn't a site used?
Triceps
Suprailiac
Suprascapular
Biceps
5
If a female athlete is a strict vegetarian, the AT should be aware that her diet might lack what mineral?
Folate
Iron
Choline
Potassium
6
During a PPE, what should the team physician and the AT do jointly?
Perform an orthopedic screening
Perform blood tests
Review each exam for the final approval to participate
Perform Sentinel's test
7
In hot environments, the patient's ability to adjust to a significantly increased cardiovascular workload is limited by?
Hyperhydration
Dehydration
Inability to dissipate heat by evaportation
Hypervolemia
8
During a PPE, what assessment should be used to document the maturity of an athlete's secondary sexual characteristics?
HOPS assessment scale
Tanner's 5 stages of assessment
Maslow's maturity scale
Erickson's hierarchy
9
When working on a bleeding patient, what should the athletic trainer always do?
Avoid touching the bloody areas
Wash hands before treatment
Wear gloves
Wear eye protection
10
All of the following are factors in lower extremity overuse syndromes in runners except:
Change in surface
Poor posture
Poor footwear
Short strides
11
During prolonged, intense training & condition of a patient, what cardiac change may occur over a period of time?
Development of heart murmurs
Mitral valve prolapse
Increase in heart size
Decrease in heart size
12
A Q-angle of >25 degrees may predispose a patient to what postural deviation?
Coxa valgus
Excessive genu varus
Excessive genu valgus
Coxa vara
13
Which person is most susceptible to heatstroke and must be carefully educated regarding the importance of fluid intake?
Wrestler
Basketball guard
Swimmer
A defensive lineman in football
14
Properly fitting shoulder pads should cover the shoulder complex. What structure should the epaulets and cups cover?
The pectoralis major
The deltoids
The trapezius
The pectoralis minor
15
The pre-event meal should be eaten __ before competition to ensure proper digestion.
6 to 8 hours
5 to 6 hours
2 to 3 hours
3 to 4 hours
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The NATA's position statement on exertional heat illness recommends which of the following?
Weigh high-risk athletes before and after practice to estimate water loss
Ensure the appropriate medical care is available
Plan rest breaks to match environmental conditions & intensity of activity
Allow athletes to practice in shaded areas or use cooling fans
17
All of the following are functions of the liver except:
Carbohydrate metabolism
Protein synthesis
Detoxification of urine
Detoxification of blood
18
Organization that sets the standards for eye protection in racquet sports
NATA
NOCSAE
ACSM
ASTM
19
Which of the following can cause an indirect sports fatality?
A blow to the head
Blunt chest trauma
Contact sports
Heatstroke
20
Football helmets may fall into 1 or 2 categories. These 2 types are known as __ or __. (2 answers)
Padded
Air- or fluid-filled
Molded
Plastic
21
The pre-event meal should be planned by whom?
The athlete
The team physician
The coach
The athletic trainer
22
If a patient finds a crack in the shell of their bicycle helmet, which organization should the defect be reported to?
NASM
USOC
NOCSAE
CPSC
23
A team is flying to Japan. What should the AT recommend to the team prior to their flight to combat the jet lag effect?
Upon arrival, adjust all training, eating, and sleeping schedules to Japan
Consume caffeine only when traveling east
Make sure the team trains late in the day prior to the trip
Reset watches to the new time zone 3 days in advance
24
The __ and __ should be involved with the athlete and AT in selecting and maintaining the athlete's protective equipment
School nurse
Team physician
Coach
Equipment manager
25
How much calcium should a female athlete who shows signs of low bone mass consume a day?
500 to 700 mg
1500 mg
1000 mg
750 mg
26
Based on the list below, which of the following should be included in a pre-participation physical examination?
None of the above
II, IV, V
I, II, III, IV
I, II, V
27
A sphygmomanometer is a device that measures which of the following?
Blood pressure
Grip strength
Body fat percentage
Intra-abdominal pressure
28
An athlete's diet should consist of approximately __ protein, __ fat, and __ carbohydrate.
10-20%, 30-40%, 50-70%
45-55%, 10-20%, 45-55%
12-15%, 40-50%, 55-70%
5-10%, 30-45%, 60-80%
29
When is maximum protection provided by a properly fitting mouthguard?
When certified by the NCAA
Made of rigid, plastic material & fitted to upper and lower jaw
When certified by NOCSAE
Made of flexible, resilient material & form-fitted to the teeth & upper jaw
30
If it was determined that a 25-year-old patient should work at 80% of his maximal heart rate, what would be his target?
156 BPM
170 BPM
140 BPM
145 BPM
31
Under what condition(s) is a patient likely to experience a stress fracture of a bone?
None of the above
After a traumatic incident that is quickly followed by a few small loads
After a few high loads or many small loads are applied to the bone
After a large traumatic insult to the bone
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All of the following conditions would disqualify a patient from athletic competition except:
Renal disease
The absence of one testicle
Acute mononucleosis
HIV
33
When testing the physical conditioning of a patient, the coach asks the patient to sprint 50 years. What does this test?
Work
Aerobic endurance
Anaerobic capacity
Power
34
When selecting & fitting sports equipment, the AT should do which of the following to minimize liability?
Buy the equipment from a reputable manufacturer
If athlete is wearing a brace or cast, ensure sports rules aren't violated
Ensure equipment is not defective
Ensure that the person who assembles the equipment is competent to do so
35
What is the definition of power?
Power = work x velocity
Power = work x force
Power = force x distance
Power = speed x distance
36
What type of drink would not be appropriate prior to a long-distance run?
Water
Any drink containing sodium
Regular soda
Gatorade
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How many glasses of water should an athlete consume on a daily basis?
5 to 7
No more than 8
8 or more
4 to 6
38
During a preparticipation physical, a patient is diagnosed with myopia. What is this patient's problem?
Nearsightedness
Blindness in one eye
Farsightedness
Double vision
39
Of the following pieces of equipment, which is not an NCAA-mandated piece of equipment?
Men's lacrosse - protective gloves
Wrestling - ear guards
Gymnastics - palm protectors for the uneven parallel bars
Baseball - double ear flap helmet for batting
40
All questions are significant when screening a young patient for an underlying cardiac abnormality except:
Does the patient have numbness or tingling in either or both hands in cold?
Does the patient have a history of heart problems?
Does the patient have chest pain with activity?
Does the patient have a history of a "racing heart?"
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How is pediculosis spread between individuals?
Poor handwashing/hygiene
Contact with open sores
Close sexual contact
Coughing and sneezing
42
According to the NATA position statements, who makes the final decision regarding an athlete's participation in a PPE?
Athletic director
Parents
The team physician and institution
Athletic trainer
43
Which of the steps below are correct when fitting a football helmet?
I, III, IV, V
I, II, IV, V, VI
I, III, IV, VI
I, II, III, VI
44
Based on the statement below, which of the following vitamins might be helpful in alleviating these symptoms?
Vitamin K
Vitamin B6
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
45
A megadose of which of the following vitamins is potentially very dangerous?
Vitamin B6
Thiamin
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
46
Based on the scenario, what is the probable diagnosis?
Addison's disease
Marfan syndrome
Paget's disease
Milch disease
47
How long should a "warm up" typically be to adequately prepare the body for athletic performance?
60 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
35 to 45 minutes
48
All functions contribute to the athlete's ability to maintain steady state during increased metabolic needs except:
Pulmonary diffusion
Vascular adaptation
Physical condition of the involved muscles
A high-protein pre-event meal
49
Certifies football helmets to make sure they are able to withstand repeated blows of high mass& low velocity
NATA
NFL
NOCSAE
FDA
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On average, a college athlete expends between __ to __ calories per day.
2200 to 4400
2500 to 3000
4000 to 5000
2000 to 3000