AT as a HC Provider
When did athletic training come into existence?
19th Century
How many domains of AT are there?
5
True or False: Colleges & Universities have more resources, which means more ability to cover all activities
True
What is Liability?
Being legally responsible for harm one causes another person
What is hyperthermia?
Elevated body temperature
Who wrote the Trainer's Bible?
S.E. Bilik
Pick up trash, move dangerous objects, etc.
__________ are clear and accurate written statements that identify basic rules & principles used to control and expedite decision making
Policies
What are the four torts?
Nonfeasance, Malfeasance, Misfeasance, and Negligence
What color should urine be if the person is adequately hydrated?
Light yellow (like lemonade)
Cramer
List 3 ways that an AT can prevent injuries from occurring.
Conducting PPEs, Appropriate training & conditioning, Monitoring environmental conditions, Proper equipment, Encouraging healthy habits, Appropriate usage of medications
Bandages are an example of what type of supply/equipment? Be specific.
Expendable supplies
__________ has occurred when a person fails to perform a legal duty
Nonfeasance
With heatstroke, rectal temperature is _____ °F or higher.
105
What is the purpose of the NATA?
To enhance the quality of HC provided by ATs and to advance the AT profession
List 3 personality traits that are essential for ATs to have.
Stamina/ability to adapt, empathy, sense of humor, ability to communicate, intellectual curiosity, and ethics
A treatment table is an example of what type of supply/equipment? Be specific.
Nonconsumable Capital
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
Provides limited protection against legal liability to any person who voluntarily chooses to provide first aid
When are sunscreens needed most?
March-November
List three settings in which an AT can work
College, High School, Pro, Military, Industrial, or Performing Arts
What is the name of the exam that ATs have to take in order to become certified?
BOC
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health insurance portability and accountability act
What 3 things need to be proven in order to have a successful negligence lawsuit?
1. AT had a duty to exercise reasonable care
2. AT breached duty by failing to use reasonable care
3. Connection between failure to use reasonable care and the injury or damage that resulted
What is the number two cause of death by weather?L
Lightning