1.
Which organization has identified the domains of athletic training as outlined in the Role Delineation Study?
Correct Answer
C. NATABOC Board of Certification
Explanation
The NATABOC Board of Certification is the organization that has identified the domains of athletic training as outlined in the Role Delineation Study.
2.
Which of the following documents are important for an athletic trainer to keep on record in the athletic training room?
Correct Answer
D. All of the Above
Explanation
An athletic trainer needs to keep injury evaluations, reports, and progress notes on record in the athletic training room to track the progress of athletes' injuries and treatments. Pre-participation physical exams are important to assess athletes' fitness levels and identify any potential health concerns before they participate in sports activities. Daily treatment and medication logs help in documenting the treatments and medications administered to athletes, ensuring proper care and record-keeping. Therefore, all of the above documents are important for an athletic trainer to keep on record.
3.
Which of the following is the most restrictive form of regulation for the profession of athletic training?
Correct Answer
D. Certification
Explanation
Certification is the most restrictive form of regulation for the profession of athletic training. Certification typically requires individuals to meet specific education, experience, and examination requirements set by a professional organization or governing body. It ensures that practitioners have met a certain level of competency and knowledge in their field. Unlike registration, licensure, exemption, or reciprocity, certification is often voluntary and not a legal requirement for practicing athletic training. However, it is highly regarded and can enhance professional credibility and opportunities for career advancement.
4.
You find out an athletic trainer in your conference is selling an herbal supplement to his athletes on a regular basis for personal profit. Which of the following codes is this individual violating?
Correct Answer
B. NATA Code of Ethics
Explanation
The correct answer is NATA Code of Ethics. The NATA (National Athletic Trainers' Association) Code of Ethics outlines the ethical principles and standards that athletic trainers should adhere to. Selling an herbal supplement to athletes for personal profit goes against the ethical standards set by the NATA, as it may involve conflicts of interest and potentially compromise the well-being of the athletes.
5.
In the situation given in question 4: You find out an athletic trainer in your conference is selling an herbal supplement to his athletes on a regular basis for personal profit.What is your course of action?
6.
An athlete comes to your athletic training room complaining of an injury to his neck and left arm. You suspect involvement of the C5/6 nerve root. Which of the following actions would not be involved with an injury to the muscles with this innervation?
Correct Answer
A. Little Finger Abduction
Explanation
An injury to the C5/6 nerve root would not affect Little Finger Abduction. This movement is controlled by the ulnar nerve, which is not associated with the C5/6 nerve root. The C5/6 nerve root is responsible for innervating the muscles involved in Shoulder Abduction, Elbow Flexion, Forearm Supination, and Shoulder Flexion.
7.
What type of muscle contraction is occurring when the mucle shortens?
Correct Answer
D. Concentric Contraction
Explanation
Concentric contraction is the correct answer because it refers to a type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens while generating tension. This occurs when the force generated by the muscle is greater than the external force applied to it, resulting in movement.
8.
The bottom number of a blood pressure reading is known as what? What does it indicate?
Correct Answer
C. Diastolic, the pressure when the heart is between contractions
Explanation
The bottom number of a blood pressure reading is known as diastolic pressure. It indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is between contractions.
9.
A soccer player has been kicked in the upper right quadrant of his abdomen. Which internal organ(s) could have sustained injury from this type of contact?
Correct Answer
B. Liver & Gallbladder
Explanation
The upper right quadrant of the abdomen is where the liver and gallbladder are located. Therefore, it is possible that the soccer player sustained an injury to these organs from the kick.
10.
The sternocleidomastoid muscle originates at the__________ and inserts at the_______________.
Correct Answer
B. Clavicle & sternum, mastoid process
Explanation
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a long, thin muscle located on the side of the neck. It originates at both the clavicle (collarbone) and the sternum (breastbone) and inserts at the mastoid process, which is a bony prominence behind the ear. This muscle is responsible for various movements of the head and neck, including rotation and flexion.