Domain 1
A junior varsity football player sustained a concussion in a game. Before going home for the evening, which of the following methods of communicating information is recommended by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) position statement on Management of Sport concussion?
A. The athlete and parent should be provided written concussion home-instruction information and the same information should be discussed orally.
B. Oral directions should be given to the athlete that the athlete must be able to repeat back before leaving supervised care.
C. Contact information for the team neurologist should be provided, and the athlete should be asked to schedule an appointment.
D. An excuse from classes for the following 48 hours should be provided, and the athlete should be asked to sign off acknowledging discussion of concussion-related follow-up protocols.
A. The athlete and parent should be provided written concussion home-instruction information and the same information should be discussed orally.
An athlete is hit in the head with a baseball. He is unable to smile on that side of his face. What nerve do you suspect is involved?
A. Trigeminal
B. Facial
C. Oculomotor
D. Hypoglossal
E. Optic
B. Facial
An athletic trainer has determined that a student athlete would benefit from referral for evaluation and diagnosis of signs and symptoms that appear to be consistent with a mental health condition that is outside the scope of the athletic trainer's practice. Which health care provider would be the most appropriate referral if a clinical diagnosis and treatment are required?
A. Clinical Social Worker
B. Licensed Counselor
C. Clinical Psychologist
D. Psychiatric Nurse
C. Clinical Psychologist
An athlete's blood work comes back from the laboratory indicating (+) Epstein-Barr virus. What care is indicated by this laboratory result?
A. The athlete should be started on an antiviral medication and be instructed on increasing protein and fluid intake.
B. The athlete should be started on an antibiotic medication for strep throat and treated symptomatically for headache, fever, and malaise.
C. Mononucleosis should be ruled out using a monospot test, and appropriate precautions should be taken in the interim.
d. The athlete should be inspected for the presence of any herpetic lesions, which should be covered to prevent transmission.
C. Mononucleosis should be ruled out using a monospot test, and appropriate precautions should be taken in the interim.
What is the minimum amount of information that should be communicated to a coach about an athletes injury?
A. Diagnosis, prognosis, and activity limitations to be shared with sports information.
B. Only information required to plan team activities to allow the athlete to participate safely.
C. Type of injury, date of injury, and copy of referral paperwork for team records.
D. Summary of injury and treatment plan so that parents could be briefed.
B. Only information required to plan team activities to allow the athlete to participate safely.
When conducting a pre-participation examination, which of the following findings would be considered a normal physiological adaptation to exercise and sport participation?
A. Hyperreflexia
B. Resting blood pressure above normal values
C. Resting heart rate below normal range
D. SpO2 values below normal range
E. Resting body temperature below normal range
C. Resting heart rate below normal range
Which of the following statements about bradycardia is the most correct?
A. Bradycardia is characterized by a resting heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute.
B. Bradycardia is characterized by palpitations
C. Bradycardia is characterized by a resting heart rate slower than 60 beats per minute.
D. Bradycardia is characterized by a threefold decrease in cardiac output.
C. Bradycardia is characterized by a resting heart rate slower than 60 beats per minute.
A men's lacrosse player sustains a direct trauma to the right posterior flank. After the game, the athlete notes continued flank pain and hematuria. He is transported to the emergency department, and a computed tomography(CT) scan reveals a significant kidney injury that may require surgical intervention. Which provider would be called into the emergency department to consult on this surgery?
A. General surgeon
B. Nephrologist
C. Endocrinologist
D. Gastroenterologist
B. Nephrologist
Which nonthermal effect of ultrasound is most associated with low-frequency, high intensity sound waves and is believed to result in tissue damage?
A. Stable cavitation
B. Unstable cavitation
C. Stabel acoustical streaming
D. Unstable acoustical streaming
E. Acoustical microstreaming
B. Unstable cavitation
Which of he following is the most common mistake made during injury documentation?
A. Using terms such as "moderate", "tolerated well", or "significant"
B. Using abbreviations rather than writing everything out
C. Using direct patient quotes
D. Including information from a previous note on a current note
A. Using terms such as "moderate", "tolerated well", or "significant"
A person with an untreated mental illness, such as anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, is at higher risk for which of the following behaviors?
A. Substance Abuse
B. Insomnia
C. Bullying Others
D. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
A. Substance Abuse
Which structure is located medial to the biceps brachial tendon at the elbow?
A. Ulnar Nerve
B. Extensor Carpi Radialis
C. Radial Head
D. Anular Ligament
E. Brachioradialis
A. Ulnar Nerve
A. Increased blood pressure
B. Weak rapid pulse
C. Abdominal rigidtity
D. Bleeding from ears
E. Blood in urine, stool, or vomit
A. Increased blood pressure
An athlete sustained a season-ending injury 3 weeks ago. In the first week after the injury occurred, the athlete was in denial and then had a week of acceptance of the situation. This week the athlete is demonstrating frustration and has a short temper with teammates and the athletic training staff. What should you conclude about the athlete's response to this injury?
A. Experiencing a grieving process, but progression is atypical.
B. Progression through the grieving process following a normal sequence.
D. Used to having things go favorably and will have to get over the issue.
E. May need a break from rhabilitaiton and teammates to find a way to accept the situation.
A. Experiencing a grieving process, but progression is atypical.
Grieving process Order:A. The athlete must be disqualified from sport based on loss of a paired organ
B. The athlete may participate but only in a non-strenuous sport
C. The athlete may participate but must be moved to a back row position that will minimize any type of contact
D. The athlete may participate without any restrictions
D. The athlete may participate without any restrictions
When properly fitted, how far posteriorly should a mouthguard project to allow unobstructed breathing and clear speaking?
A. As far as the last molar
B. So that the incisors are completely covered
C. Past the canines
D. Up to the pre-molars
A. As far as the last molar
When assessing a patient's posture, you note moderate winging of the right scapula compared with the left. What factors might be contributing to this condition?
A. Weakness of the serratus anterior and middle of lower trapezius muscles with possible long thoracic nerve involvement.
B. Hypermobility of joints and swayback posture
C. Shortening of the anterior chest muscles and elongation of the rhomboids and middle trapezius muscles.
D. Fatigue and weakness of the periscapular muscles and tight anterior scalene muscles
A. Weakness of the serratus anterior and middle of lower trapezius muscles with possible long thoracic nerve involvement.
At a high school sporting event, which healthcare provider is responsible for the care of spectators who require emergency care during an event?
A. The Athletic Trainer covering the event
B. The school nurse
C. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) covering the event
D. The health-care professional designated by the emergency action plan (EAP)
C. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) covering the event
What is the biomechanical rationale for the use of a forearm strap in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis of the elbow?
A. Increase the mechanical advantage of the flexor pronator muscle groups
B. Provides stability to the proximal radioulnar joint
C. Reduces the range of the humeroulnar joint
D. Modifies the pull of the extensor-supinator mechanism at its origin.
E. Changes the angle of pull at the origin of the flexor muscle group
D. Modifies the pull of the extensor-supinator mechanism at its origin.
Which federal guidline mandates whether or not an athletic trainer is eligible for overtime pay based on employment category?
A. Work-Life Balance Act
B. Fair Labor Standards Act
C. Total Quality Management Movement
D. Occupational Health and Safety Standards
B. Fair Labor Standards Act
An athlete presents at preparticipation examinations with an enlarged spleen. For which sport would this athlete be eligible to participate.
A. Football
B. Soccer
D. Golf
E. Lacrosse
D. Golf
While performing Allen's test the athletic trainer notes that the radial pulse has disappeared. What do these findings imply?
A. The test is indicative of thoracic outlet syndrome whereby the sternocleidomastoid is compressing the subclavian artery.
B. The test is indicative of thoracic outlet syndrome whereby the pectoralis minor is compressing the neurovascular bundle.
C. The test is indicative of brachial plexus pathology whereby the anterior and middle scalenes muscles are compressing the subclavian artery.
D. The test is indicative of brachial plexus pathology whereby the sternocleidomastoid is compressing the neurovascular bundle.
B. The test is indicative of thoracic outlet syndrome whereby the pectoralis minor is compressing the neurovascular bundle.
A soccer goalie comes out of the box to reterieve a rebounded shot. The attacking forward seizes the opportunity to shoot and his foot makes direct contact with the goalie's face resulting in a contusion and laceration just inferior to the goalie's right zygomatic arch. Application of direct pressure and elevation fails to slow the bleeding. Indirect pressure, the use of pressure points, is now indicated. For this athlete, which of the following pressure points would best assist in controlling bleeding? Choose all that apply.
A. Dorsalis pedis
B. Popliteal
C. Femoral (anterior thigh)
D. Femoral (femoral triangle)
E. Radial
F. Ulnar
G. Brachial
H. Axillary
I. Subclavian
J. Carotid
K. Facial
L. Temporal
A. Dorsalis pedis
B. Popliteal
C. Femoral (anterior thigh)
D. Femoral (femoral triangle)
E. Radial
F. Ulnar
G. Brachial
H. Axillary
I. Subclavian
J. Carotid
K. Facial
L. Temporal
An athlete has been prescribed tetracycline to treat acne. Which of the following foods should this athlete avoid because they will decrrease the bodys ability to absorb tetracycline?
A. Alcoholic beverages
B. Coffee and caffeinated sodas
C. Grapefruit
D. Root vegetables
E. Dairy products high in calcium
E. Dairy products high in calcium
Which type of audit is sed by an accrediting body to ensure that a sports medicine program is utilizing appropriate standards of practice and is also used to evaluate Medicare claims?
A. External Chart Audit
B. Internal Chart Audit
C. Outcome assessment
D. Self study evaluation
A. External Chart Audit