Risk Reduction, Wellness, and Health Literacy

Question 1

Representing yourself as an AT prior to passing the BOC exam violates which national standard/s?

Accepted Answer

BOC Standards of Professional Practice and NATA Code of Ethics

Question 2

Which sport, if any, can an athlete participate with an acute venous thromboembolism and are taking anticoagulants?

Accepted Answer

Cross Country

Question 3

Which form of communication is best for interaction because it offers the lowest risk of interference?

Accepted Answer

Face-to-Face

Question 4

In the training room design, which of the following signs need to be in the training room?

Accepted Answer

location of the AED

Question 5

An AT is asked to modify some equipment that does not fit properly. What should the AT do to limit liability?

Accepted Answer

Do not modify and do not allow patient to play with improper equipment

Question 6

Vision testing reveals a patient has 20/20 vision. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Pt reads letters on Snellen chart on the 20-foot line standing 20 ft away

Question 7

Which standard prohibits an AT from gambling on an athletic event in which they have direct influence?

Accepted Answer

BOC Standards of Professional Practice and NATA Clode of Ethics

Question 8

Which state law established a set length of time during which a patient may sue an athletic trainer?

Accepted Answer

Statute of limitations

Question 9

How often should equipment with padding and vinyl be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Daily with germicidal cleaner

Question 10

Patient is unable to raise their eyebrows, smile or frown. Which cranial nerve is involved?

Accepted Answer

Facial

Question 11

Which cranial nerve is responsible for regulating pupil size?

Accepted Answer

Occulomotor

Question 12

Which foods are considered to have a low glycemic index (less than 55)?

Accepted Answer

milk and grapefruit

Question 13

How can ATs assist in reducing the risk of overuse injuries in youths?

Accepted Answer

Encourage youth to participate in a variety of sports

Question 14

An athletic trainer may have been exposed to a blood-borne pathogen. How long must documentation be kept?

Accepted Answer

30 years from the date of the end of employment

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of research in injury surveillance?

Accepted Answer

Discover injury patterns and modify rules and behaviors to prevent injury

Question 16

Which of the following sports does the NATA neither endorse nor discourage use of helmets or headgear?

Accepted Answer

Soccer

Question 17

When designing equipment, which factor can help reduce potential injury?

Accepted Answer

The absorption of energy

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