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1
What should an athlete be advised if he insists on getting his ankles taped even though he has no known injury?
they should rely on strengthening exercises rather than prophylactic taping
elastic or neoprene brace is more effective than taping to prevent injury
advise the athlete to contact his family physician to evaluate him
to let the AT know if he develops any knee problems
2
In the secondary school setting, an ATS should be involved in all of the following bloodborne pathogen trainings except
education on availability of herpes testing
education/training in use of universal precautions & wound care
education on access to hepatitis B virus vaccinations and testing
education of parents and guardians regarding students' risk of infection
3
During a PPE with stations, which staff member can perform an exam for adenopathy, genitalia abnormalities, and hernias
physical therapist
certified athletic trainer
athletic training student
physician or physician assistant
4
Of the following pieces of equipment, which is not an NCAA mandated piece of equipment?
gymnastics--palm protectors for the uneven parallel bars
men's lacrosse--protective gloves
wrestling--ear guards
baseball--double ear flap helmets for batting
5
Football helmets may fall into 1 or 2 categories. These two types are known as _ or _
air- or fluid-filled; padded
plastic; fiberglass
gel-filled; padded
standard; adjustable
6
How long (generally) should a "warm-up" be to adequately prepare the body for athletic performance?
45-60 minutes
5-10 minutes
10-15 minutes
35-45 minutes
7
A vegetarian female swimmer's diet may lack what mineral?
niacin
folate
choline
iron
8
An athlete's diet should consist of approximately ___ protein, ___ fat, and ___ carbohydrate.
10 to 20%; 30 to 40%; 50 to 70%
5 to 10%; 30 to 45%; 60 to 80%
12 to 15%; 40 to 50%; 55 to 70%
25 to 35%; 55 to 65%; 70 to 90%
9
All of the following are ways of reducing risk of injury except:
proper equipment maintenance
assess areas for safety
frequent handwashing
documentation of treatments
10
What should the AT advise his/her athletes to do to minimize the negative effects of jet lag?
get up and go to bed 2-3 hours earlier for each time zone crossed
keep watches set to their "home" time zone
drink an adequate amount of fluids to avoid dehydration
get at least 8 hours of sleep at night the week before the flight
11
What is the maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration?
vital capacity
maximum expiratory flow rate
tidal volume
residual volume
12
Where is the most heat lost from the body in cold weather?
torso
head and neck
feet
hands
13
A female athlete should choose a sports bra that is supportive enough to prevent stretching of which structure?
the skin
ligamentum pectoris
Cooper's ligament
pectoralis major
14
Which of the following individuals is the most susceptible to heatstroke and should be educated regarding fluid intake?
basketball guard
defensive lineman in football
swimmer
wrestler
15
According to PPE and Disqualifying Conditions, who should make the final decision regarding a pt's participation?
institution and team physician
athletic trainer
school nurse
16
All of the following are factors in lower extremity overuse syndromes in runners
except
:
poor footwear
poor posture
change in surface
short strides
17
A shoe with _ and _ cleats has been shown to reduce the risk of knee injuries
longer, fewer
shorter, fewer
longer, more
shorter, more
18
On the average, a college athlete expends between ____ to ___ calories per day
2500 to 3000
1000 to 1800
2000 to 3000
2200 to 4400
19
When is it best to have athletes practice outdoors in an urban environment?
in the middle of the afternoon
early in the morning
early afternoon
very late afternoon/early evening
20
A flak jacket is a piece of equipment designed to protect the athlete after what type of injury
scapular injury
rib injury
abdominal injury
hip pointer
21
Which piece of equipment may help prevent the possibility of acute compartment syndrome in field hockey?
mouthguards
thigh pads
helmets
shin guards
22
What should an AT recommend to a patient with impetigo to prevent the spread of the infection to others?
wear gloves
practice safe sex
prevent others from borrowing his clothing or using his towels
clean his clothing daily with bleach
23
In hot, wet environments, the pt's ability to adjust to a significantly increased cardiovascular workload is limited by
hypoxia
hypervolemia
dehydration
inability to dissipate heat by evaporation
24
What is the definition of power?
speed x distance
work x force
force x distance
work x distance
25
# of secs from flash until sound of thunder divided by 5 describes the "flash-to-bang" method which roughly calculates
how far away lightning is occurring
how far away thunder is occurring
the intensity of the thunder
the amount of time before play is resumed
26
How may a UTI be avoided in a female athlete?
drinking fluids that are acidic
avoid food high in magnesium
avoid wearing colored underwear
practicing sanitary bowel and bladder habits
27
All of the following types of infection are transmitted through the air except:
meningitis
scarlet fever
tuberculosis
malaria
28
The pre-event meal should be eaten ___ before competition to ensure proper digestion.
2-3 hours
5-6 hours
3-4 hours
1-2 hours
29
All of the following are measures for preventing infectious diseases except:
appropriate diet, recovery time between workouts, and sleep
use individual water bottles, towels, uniforms, and personal equipment
use water to clean contaminated surfaces or equipment
frequent laundering of uniforms
30
Adverse effects of anabolic steroids in females include all of the following effects except
severe acne
increased libido
increased body fat
development of a deep voice
31
Stretching type that isn't recommended bc potential to cause muscle soreness & injury when done over a period of time?
concentric
PNF
ballistic
static
32
The pre-event meal should be planned by whom?
the athlete
the athletic trainer
all of these
the coach
33
The _ and _ should be involved with the athlete and AT in selecting and maintaining the athlete's protective equipment
coach, team physician
coach, equipment manager
team physician, school nurse
equipment manager, team physician
34
What should an AT recommend to his team prior to a flight to combat jet lag effects?
reset watches to the new time zone 3 days before leaving
when traveling west, have a large breakfast in the morning
consume caffeine only when traveling east
adjust training, eating, and sleeping schedules to the local time
35
What does a sunscreen SPF of 5 represent?
the sunscreen contains 5% of SPF
you can be exposed to UV light 5x longer than w/o the sunscreen
the number of applications it takes for 100% protection
you will be protected from the sun 105%
36
What could an AT suggest to help prevent recurrent ingrown toenails?
trim straight across weekly
put a small amount of cotton under the nail
trim in a rounded shape parallel to the border of the cuticle
wear shoes with a large toe-box
37
A patient should remove a compression wrap if any of the following occurs at the distal end except
coolness
pink hue to the skin
numbness
tingling
38
Which of the following stages of disease prevention focuses on early detection and appropriate referral?
primary stage
initial stage
tertiary stage
secondary stage
39
Which of the following is not recommended for the prevention of heat-related illnesses?
acclimatize
wear layers of lightweight clothing
drink 20 oz of water every 15 minutes
check the humidity and temperature daily
40
Sixty five percent of the heat produced by the body during exercise is lost through what?
conduction
evaporation
radiation
convection
41
Which of the following drugs has been banned by the International Olympic Committee and causes diuresis?
furosemide
caffeine (<12 mcg/mL)
salicylates
salbutamol
42
During a PPE, a patient is diagnosed with myopia. What is the patient's problem?
double vision
none of these
nearsightedness
farsightedness
43
Which medication should a patient with allergic rhinitis not take until they are ready to go to bed?
antipyretic agents
expectorants
decongestants
antihistamines
44
General maintenance and cleaning tasks of the AT facility and activities areas should include all except
lighting apparatuses should be checked and changed regularly
athletic uniforms/equipment are properly stored and inventoried regularly
all areas swept, vacuumed, & mopped according to designated cleaning sched.
wood flooring kept free of splinters, holes, protruding nails, screws, etc
45
A torus fracture is a result of what kind of force?
twisting
traction
shearing
compression
46
A sphygmomanometer is a device that measures which of the following?
heart rate
grip strength
blood pressure
body fat percentage
47
To which organization should the manufacturer of a new helmet that has a crack report the defect?
NATA
USOC
CPSC
NOCSAE
48
The NATA's position statement on exertional heat illness recommends which of the following?
allow athletes to practice in shaded areas or use fans to circulate air
plan rest breaks to match environmental conditions and intensity
weigh high-risk athletes before and after practice to estimate water loss
ensure personnel are familiar with heat illness prevention, recognition &tx
49
Which of the following can cause an indirect sports fatality
contact sports
a blow to the head
heat stroke
blunt chest trauma
50
To prevent a hazardous electrical problem in the athletic facility, _ and _ should never be used
hanging lights; 3-pronged wall outlets
Ground fault interrupters; 3-pronged wall outlets
ground fault interrupters; fluorescent lights
multiple adapters; extension cords
51
During prolonged, intense training and conditioning of a pt, what cardiac change may occur over a period of time?
increase in heart size
mitral valve prolapse
decrease in heart size
development of heart murmurs
52
When is maximum protection provided by a properly fitting mouthguard?
made of a flexible, resilient material; fitted to teeth and upper jaw
made of a rigid, plastic material; fitted to both upper and lower jaw
certified by NCAA
certified by NOCSAE
53
During a PPE, what should the team physician and AT do jointly?
perform an orthopedic screening
perform blood tests
review each exam for the final approval to participate
perform Sentinel's test
54
What type of assessment should be utilized to document the maturity of a patient's secondary sexual characteristics?
Erickson's hierarchy
HOPS assessment scale
tanner's 5 stages of assessment
Glasgow scale
55
All of the following free-weight exercises require one or more spotters except
free weight exercise in which the bar passes over the face
free weight exercise in which a bar curls up in front of the chest
Free weight exercise in which the bar is positioned on the back
free weight exercise in which a bar moves over the head
56
Why is it important for an active individual to follow a varied diet that reflects the Dietary Guidelines for America
the individual will get the most nutrition out of calories
the individual will be making smart choices from every food group
all of the above
the individual will stay within daily calorie needs
57
Which of the following organizations certifies football helmets to make sure they can withstand repeated blows
NATA
NSA
FDA
NOCSAE
58
How many servings of fruit should an athlete have as a minimum daily requirement
2-6 servings
5-7 servings
number of servings are according to the athlete's height and weight
number of servings are according to age
59
When exercising in cold temperatures, what should be done by the athlete to prevent hypothermia?
keep his or her clothes dry
wear warm clothing
warm up exercises and remain active
all of these
60
Which
does not
contribute to maintaining a steady-state during periods of increased metabolic needs while excercising
pulmonary diffusion
a high protein pre-event meal
physical condition of the involved muscles
vascular adaptation
61
A tall athlete with an arm span>his height, pectus excavatum or carinatum, high arched palate, and myopia may have
addison's disease
paget's disease
gigantism
marfan syndrome
62
When using an ice pack at home for pain and swelling, what should the AT recommend to prevent a cryotherapy injury?
place a damp towel between the athlete's skin and ice pack
leave the ice on the body part for 20-40 minutes at a time
add acetone to the ice at a 3:1 ratio
keep the injured limb elevated while using ice
63
A diet that is very low in carbohydrates may result in all of the following except
very high blood pH levels
hypoglycemia
ketosis
fatigue
64
Which of the following best describes the role of an antioxidant?
a nutrient that protects the cell from effects that may cause health probs
a vitamin that is known to protect the body from heart disease
a substance that is found in veggies and dairy and can prevent some cancers
a mineral that is known to protect the body from cancer
65
All of the following locations are sites for the skin-fold measurement test
except
:
biceps
triceps
suprascapular
suprailiac
66
Which type of drink would not be appropriate prior to a long-distance run?
water with lemon juice added
gatorade
water
regular soda
67
A q-angle of >25 degrees may predispose a patient to what postural deviation?
coxa vara
excessive genu varum
coxa valgus
excessive genu valgus
68
According to the ACSM, when performing flexibility exercises, how long should a stretch be held for optimal results
5-10 seconds; after 10 seconds, minimal/no results are achieved
10-30 sec; only as long as it feels comfortable
45-60 sec; no less than 60 sec
60-90 sec; until the athlete feels some mild discomfort
69
Which of the following organizations sets the standards for eye protection for racquet sports
ASTM
NOCSAE
ACSM
NATA
70
Which heel cup has an elevated heel that can compress down so the heel never makes contact w/ the interior of the shoe?
rubberized padded cup
air-filled cushion cup
rigid plastic cup
jelly-filled cushion cup
71
To prevent medial epicondylitis, all of the following actions should be avoided via technique modification except
excessive wrist flexion during racquetball
excessive elbow valgus when throwing a javelin
hyperextension of the wrist when performing a backhand shot in tennis
too much wrist flexion at follow-through during golf swing
72
When selecting and fitting protective gear, the AT should do which of the following to minimize liability (all of them)
ensure equipment is not defective
if an athlete is wearing a cast/brace, ensure it is within rules
ensure that the individual who assembles the equipment is competent
buy protective gear or equipment from a reputable manufacturer
73
All of the following conditions would disqualify a patient from athletic competition except:
acute mononucleosis
the absence of one testicle
renal disease
uncontrolled hypertension
74
If it was determined that a 25 y.o. pt should work at 80% of his maximal heart rate, what would be his target HR?
170 BPM
145 BPM
156 BPM
140 BPM
75
Which type of exercise involves a muscle in which the length is changing while the velocity is constant?
isometric
PNF
isokinetic
isotonic
76
Which of the following patient should avoid high-volume, high-intensity plyometric exercises?
premenstrual female patients
diabetic patients
patients who weigh more than 220 pounds
patients who weigh less than 75 kg
77
All of the following symptoms are considered "red flags," requiring urgent referral to a physician except
persistent headaches
malaise, fatigue
insomnia
hunger
78
Which of the following are effects of the chronic use of chewing tobacco
bad breath
mood swings
leukoplakia/mouth and throat cancer
79
All of the following are predisposing conditions to heat illness except
conditioning level
small body mass
medications
age
80
When testing the physical conditioning of a pt, the coach asks the patient to spring 50 yards. What does this test?
vital capacity
aerobic endurance
power
anaerobic capacity
81
Properly fitting shoulder pads should completely cover
the scapula
the trapezius
the deltoids
the pectoralis major
82
All of the following are signs and symptoms of dehydration except
sunken, soft eyes
high specific gravity of urine
seizures
weight loss
83
How many glasses of water should an athlete consume on a daily basis?
8 or more
no more than 8
5 to 7
2 to 3
84
How is pediculosis spread between individuals?
close sexual contact
coughing and sneezing
contact with open sores
poor hand washing/hygiene
85
Under what condition(s) is a patient likely to experience of stress fracture of a bone?
after a few high loads or many small loads are applied to the bone
after a large traumatic insult to the bone
after 1 or 2 small loads are applied to the bone
after a traumatic incident that is followed by a few small loads
86
All of the following are effects of immobilization on muscle except
increase in muscle tension produced
increase in muscle contraction time
decrease in muscle fiber size
decrease in total muscle weight
87
Which question is
insignificant
when screening a young patient for an underlying cardiac abnormality
does the patient have a history of heart problems
does the patient have chest pain with activity
does the patient have family history of sudden cardiac death under 50
does the patient have numbness or tingling in their hands in cold weather
88
Which of the following should be included in a PPE?
II, IV, V
All of the above
I, II, III, IV
I, II, V
89
Which vitamin may help alleviate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome such as irritability, anxiety, & depression, bloating
vitamin b6
vitamin a
vitamin b12
vitamin k
90
The dangers of possible hypothermia during exercise in very cold weather are significantly pronounced by _ and _
light clothing; low chill factor
layered clothing; dry weather
wind; wet weather
wind; dry weather
91
Which of the following is not a neural effect of resistance training
increased discharge frequency of motoneurons
decreased neural inhibitions
increased muscle capillary density
increased motor unit activation and recruitment
92
How much calcium should a female athlete who shows signs of low bone mass consume a day?
1500 mg
750 mg
1000 mg
500 to 700 mg
93
When working on a bleeding patient, what should the AT always do?
wear gloves
avoid touching the bloody areas
wash hands before treatment
wear eye protection
94
When monitoring a carb-loading program for an endurance athlete, what should he do the day prior to competition?
eat a high carb meal and perform little to no exercise
eat a low protein diet and participate in a regular amount of exercise
eat a low carb meal and participate in a regular amount of exercise
eat a high carb meal and participate in a regular amount of exercise
95
A megadose of which of the following vitamins is potentially very dangerous?
thiamin
vitamin A
vitamin B6
Vitamin b12
96
In terms of a running shoe, which of the following criteria will help prevent foot and injuries?
the heel counter should be shallow and firm (dont select this one)
midsole should be somewhat soft but should not easily flatten with pressure
the shoe should have good forefoot flexibility
the heel counter should be strong and fit well around the shoe
97
Keratoderma can be prevented by all of the following except
applying a lubricant to the skin to prevent friction
using antifungal ointment
wearing two pairs of socks
using a glove or moleskin
98
All of the following are functions of the liver
except
carbohydrate metabolism
detoxification of blood
bile production
detoxification of urine
99
Which of the following is not a preventative measure for fungal skin infections?
wear the same pair of shoes everyday
use powders to absorb moisture
shower frequently
avoid contact with contaminated surfaces
100
What is the purpose of the Achilles tendon tape job?
to give support and help prevent inversion ankle sprains
to restrict the amount of dorsiflexion at the ankle
used w/ acute ankle sprains to help prevent swelling if elastic isn't avail
to prevent the medial foot from flattening