NATA BOC Prevention Quiz

During the PPE, you have a tall athlete, large arm span, pectus excavatum, high arch palate, myopia. What is the dx?

All of the following are considered "red flags" requiring urgent referral except:

The pre-event meal should be planned by whom?

A shoe with __ and __ cleats has been shown to reduce the risk of knee injuries

To prevent medial epicondylitis, what should be avoided?

A coach has an athlete to sprint 50 yds. What does this test?

You apply an ACE wrap for compression. Tell the athlete to remove it if which of the following occurs...

What is not recommended for the prevention of heat related illness?

To avoid feeling sleepy during the day, what meds should be taken at bedtime?

Which type of heel cup has an elevated heel that can compress downward so the heel never makes contact with the shoe

What is the definition of power?

What cardiac changes occur during prolonged, intense training?

All of the following are factors in lower extremity overuse syndromes in runners except:

Which of the following could help with symptoms of PMS?

How many servings of fruit should an athlete have as a minimum daily requirement?

Which of the following is NOT usually part of a PPE?

Which of the following are NOT mandated equipment by the NCAA

What is the primary purpose of the Achilles' tendon tape job?

A diet very low in carbs may result in all the following except:

When selecting/fitting equipment, the AT should limit liability by...

Who should avoid high volume, high intensity plyometric ex?

To prevent a hazardous electrical problem in the AT room, __ and __ should never be used.

The pre-event meal should be eaten __ to __ hours before competition?

Which of the following is a bouncing type movement to achieve a stretch?

When exercising in the cold, what should athletes do to prevent hypothermia?

How can a UTI be avoided in a female athlete?

The ___ and ___ should be involved with the athlete and the AT in selecting protective equipment.

All of the following are items used to prevent internal ear damage from noise except:

In hot, wet environments, the athlete's ability to adjust to a CV workload is limited by what factor?

What condition is associated with enlargement of the spleen?

During the PPE, what should the team physician and the AT do jointly?

During a PPE, which of the following personnel are able to perform an exam for adenopathy, hernias, and genital abnorm?

What type of stretching is NOT recommended?

A Q-angle of >25 degrees may predispose an athlete to what postural deviation?

Which of the following decreases the risk of osteoporosis and increases bone density?

To prevent acute compartment syndrome, ATs should advise their field hockey players to wear which of the following?

A flak jacket is a piece of equipment designed to protect the athlete after what injury?

All of the following are measures for preventing infectious diseases except:

65% of the heat produced by the body during exercise is lost through what?

All of the following questions are significant when screening a young athlete for an underlying heart abnormality except

During a PPE, an athlete is diagnosed with myopia. What is wrong?

During PPE, what type of assessment should be used to document the maturity of the athlete's sexual characteristics?

Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure for fungal skin infection?

When is it best to have athletes practice outside in urban environments?

All are signs of dehydration except:

What drink would NOT be appropriate before a long run?

How many glasses of water should an athlete consume daily?

Soccer player has a quad strain. What would you use to prevent atrophy?

On average, a college athlete expends between __ and __ calories/day.

Which of the following stages of disease prevention focuses on early detection and appropriate referral?

According to the ACSM, when performing flexibility, how long should you hold the stretch for optimal results?

When counseling about the adverse effects of anabolic steroids on females, all the following could occur except?

Properly fitting shoulder pads should cover the shoulder complex. What structure should the epaulets and cups cover?

A sphygmomanometer is a device that measures which of the following?

According to NCAA, how long should be allowed for acclimatization to prevent heat illness?

All are intrinsic factors of injury except:

What should the AT advise athletes to do to prevent jet lag?

Which of the following is NOT a neural effect of resistance training?

How can you prevent recurring ingrown toenails?

Which of the following certifies football helmets?

Keratoderma can be prevented by all of the following except:

A basketball player comes into the TR asking for ankle taping, but has no prior injury. What do you tell him?

All are functions of the liver except:

What does an SPF of 5 represent?

When carb-loading, what should the athlete do the day prior to competition?

How long should a warm up be to prepare the body for athletic performance?

How is pediculosis spread?

Which is a D2 pattern of an extremity?

According to the ADA, who should make the final decision regarding a disabled athlete's participation in a sport?

All of the following conditions would disqualify an athlete from competition except:

All are signs of anorexia except:

You have an athlete with impetigo. How do you prevent it from spreading to others?

What typically causes a stress fracture?

A megadose of which of the following would be very dangerous?

What best describes the role of an antioxidant?

What type of muscle contraction is where the length is changing while the contraction is a constant velocity?

Which of the following can cause an indirect sports fatality?

Athlete's foot may be prevented by all of the following except:

When working on a bleeding athlete, what should the AT always do?

All of the following are predisposing conditions to heat illness except:

Your athlete is a strict vegetarian. What vitamin may she be lacking?

All of the following are effects of immobilization on muscle except:

What is the best way to combat jet lag in athletes?

Athletes can prevent lower leg injuries by all of the following except:

An AT is suspected of being infected with HIV should do all of the following except:

Which of the following persons is most susceptible to heat stroke and should be educated on proper hydration?

Which of the following is not a cause of a weight training injury?

Female athletes should choose a supportive sports bra to prevent stretching of what structure?

Why is it important for an athlete to follow a varied diet?

All contribute to the athlete's ability to maintain a steady state during periods of exercising except:

Where is most of the heat lost from the body in cold weather?

You have an athlete who is binge eating followed by purging. What is the dx?

How much calcium should a female athlete who shows signs of low bone mass consume a day?

Dangers of hypothermia during exercise in cold weather are significantly pronounced by __ and ___

FB helmets fall into 2 categories - they are...

The flash to bang method roughly calculates which of the following?

All of the following are transmitted through air except:

What is the max amount of air that can be expired after a max inspiration called?

What diuretic has been banned by the IOC?

Stretching guidelines - which one is NOT true?