In the event of injury, the manufacturer is liable:

If equipment results in injury defect or inadequacy for use.

What is NOT a good strategy to decrease possible injury from equipment:

Buy the cheapest equipment possible

Necessary in sports with fast moving projectiles

What are the two types of shoulder pads called?

Cantilevered and non-cantilevered

Sets minimum safety requirements for helmets and facemasks

If coach drills a hole in equipment and equipment fails & causes injury, who is liable?

Coach modified equipment not to manufacture's instructions

What does NOCSAE stand for?

National Operating Committee Standards Athletic Equipment

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1
Shin guards are commonly used in the following sports EXCEPT:
Soccer
Baseball catchers and pitchers
Gymnastics
Ice and Field Hockey
2
______ device for correcting biomechanical problems that exist in foot that can cause injury
Foot orthotics
Shoe inserts
3
What are the benefits of custom equipment?
Specifically sized/designed for protective/supportive needs
Constructed according to the individual
Answers A and B
You can wear it right away
4
In the event of injury, the manufacturer is liable:
If equipment results in injury defect or inadequacy for use.
If the coach modified the equipment
If the equipment is not reconditioned
If the athlete did not wear it correctly
5
Face guards:
All of the above
Protect against flying/carried objects during collision
Are used in a variety of sports
Protect against facial injuries
6
What criteria is of utmost importance for the protection and prevention of athletic injuries?
Proper color
Proper fit
Intensity of play
Popular brand
7
What is NOT a good strategy to decrease possible injury from equipment:
Buy the cheapest equipment possible
Use no defective equipment
Buy protective equipment from reputable manufacturers.
Ensure that all equipment is assembled correctly
8
Which of the following is NOT a component of an athletic shoe?
Arch Laces
Toe Box
Heel Counter
Outer Sole
9
Which of the following is NOT a concern when setting the standards for protective equipment?
The color, look, and style
Material durability
Equipment testing
Requirement for wear
10
What organization certifies ice hockey helmets?
CAATE
CSA
BOC
NOCSAE
11
Athletes who exposed to repeated thoracic contusion or with prior rib cage injury benefit from:
Eye protection
Rib and back pads
Helmet
Mouthguard
12
Protective eye wear:
Afford same amount of vision as without
All of the above
Necessary in sports with fast moving projectiles
Can't be used to protect the eye orbital cavity
13
__________ _________ are designed for one single impact.
Lacrosse helmets
Cycling helmets
Ice hockey helmets
Motorcross helmets
14
To make equipment last longer, NOCSAE recommends:
Reconditioning the equipment
Answers A and C
Recertifying the equipment
Repainting the helmet
15
Ice hockey helmets:
All of the above
Must withstand high mass low velocity impacts
Must withstand high velocity impacts (stick or puck)
Dissipate forces over a large area
16
Shoe fitting criteria should include:
Fit at the end of day due gradual increase weight bearing
All of the above
Should break at widest part, where the balls of the feet are
Measuring both feet
17
Head protection is mandated in the following sports EXCEPT:
Lacrosse
Football
Tennis
Ice Hockey
18
What are the two types of shoulder pads called?
Bulky and light
Cantilevered and non-cantilevered
Linemen and receivers
Blocking and receiving
19
Heel cups are used for a variety of conditions EXCEPT:
Turf Toe
Achilles tendonitis
heel bursitis
plantar fasciitis
20
__________ ________ are used during and following rehab to provide functional support.
Rehabilitative braces
Functional braces
Prophylactic braces
Neoprene braces
21
What position does not require throat protection?
Ice hockey goalies
Softball pitchers
Baseball catchers
Lacrosse goalies
22
What does NOCSAE do?
Sets minimum safety requirements for helmets and facemasks
Makes sure all athletes are wearing approved equipment
Warranties equipment
Ensures all athletes don't get injured
23
If coach drills a hole in equipment and equipment fails & causes injury, who is liable?
The parents for allowing their child to play sports
Coach modified equipment not to manufacture's instructions
The manufacturer because it should be okay with one hole
The athlete because they wanted it changed
24
What does NOCSAE stand for?
National Organization Committee for Sports and Equipment
National Operating Committee Standards Athletic Equipment
National Operation Conference Sports and Athletic Equipment
No Opponent Can Secure All Equipment
25
Protective equipment can do all of the following EXCEPT:
Protect against high velocity hazards
Prevent all injuries
Protect vital areas such as head neck kidneys and genitalia
protect from collision sports impact with surface/players
26
What are the sizing criteria for a football helmet?
Back of the helmet covers the neck
Ear holes line up
A and B only
Two fingers above the eyebrows
27
What are some disadvantages of wearing contacts during sports?
They can dislodge
All of the above
Cause corneal irritation
Costly
28
Prophylactically means:
To be certified
To be made of durable material
To prevent or avoid
To have hinges
29
The proper selection & fit of sports equipment has little to dowith preventing sports injuries.
False
True
30
What ways can you prevent injuries from using equipment?
Warn athletes about all possible risks using equipment
Use equipment only for the purpose it was designed.
Maintain all equipment properly
All of the above
31
How often should you inspect the equipment?
All of the above
Daily
Weekly
Seasonally
32
The ideal fabric for socks is:
Wool
Cotton
All of the above
Cotton/poly blend
33
Football helmets get certified by:
BOC
HECC
NOCSAE
NASM
34
_______ ______ must protect external genitalia, bony protuberances, shoulders, ribs, and spine.
Throat protectors
Shin guards
Thorax protectors
Face Masks
35
_______ designed to minimize excessive vertical/horizontal movements occur running/ jumping.
Shoulder pads
Neck Rolls
Mouth guards
Sports Bras
36
Protective equipment should be:
durable and reliable
pretty in color and appearance
options A and B
Simple to fit and maintain
37
___________ ___________ also carry the NOCSAE stamp (like football helmets).
Both B and C
Softball helmets
Baseball helmets
Cycling helmets
38
What do helmets do?
Hold the brain in place to prevent concussions
Decelerate forces through energy-absorbing liner
Answers A and B
Helmets spread high-velocity impacts over large surface
39
All of the following are types of braces except:
Functional
NOCSAE
Rehabilitative
Neoprene
40
The ______ of the shoe provides shock absorption and is durable.
Sole
Laces
Last
Toe Box
41
______________ is of no avail if helmet is not properly fitted and maintained
Certification
Performance
Winning
Manufacturer
42
What factors will determine the condition of a helmet over time?
Amount of use/ intensity
Age of athletes using the helmet
All of the above
Type of helmet

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