ATC BOC Multi Choice Practice Questions
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A 15-year-old female athlete reports that she is suffering from pain and moderate
cramping in the right side of her abdomen. The athletic trainer's evaluation reveals that
the athlete is nauseated, has a low-grade fever, and demonstrates marked tenderness
between the ASIS and the umbilicus. Following the initial evaluation, what are the
MOST appropriate action for the athletic trainer to take? Choose all that apply.
A. Administer an anti-inflammatory to the athlete
B. Administer an antacid to the athlete
C. Contact the athlete's parents
D. Hold the athlete out of physical activities & observe her for other symptoms
E. Refer athlete to emergency department
A 25 y.o. ath presents complaining of nausea & a general feeling of malaise. The ath
reports vomiting the previous night. This ath has a history of antacid-relieved stomach
maladies. To which of the following allied healthcare professionals should the AT refer
to this ath?
A. Otolaryngologist
B. Psychologist
C. Internist
D. Gastroenterologist
E. Dietitian
A field hockey player reports having been hit by a shot in the lat chest wall. She
complains of pain at the site of impact & dyspnea. The AT notes that she is becoming
cyanotic & observes tracheal deviation away from the injured side. Based on this info,
what condition should the AT suspect?
A. Clavicular Fx
B. Myocardial infarction
C. Rib Fx
D. Tension pneumothorax
E. Traumatic asphyxia
A patient presents itchy, scaling, red rash on the toes & web-spaces of the foot. Which
of the following over-the-counter medications is MOST appropriate?
A. Antibiotic ointment
B. Anti-fungal cream
C. Oral anti-histamine
D. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
E. Topical analgesic
,A patient presents with the signs and symptoms of a L4-L5 disk herniation. Which of the
following neurologic assessments will aid the athletic trainer in the confirmation of the
diagnosis? Choose all that apply.
A. Deficit with the Achilles reflex
B. Deficit with the patella reflex
C. Paresthesia at the dorsum of the foot
D. Paresthesia at the medial aspect of the tibia
E. Weakness during big toe extension
f. Weakness during dorsiflexion
F. weakness during dorsiflexion
A wide receiver fell on his elbow & left side during the game. He now reports left
shoulder pain & nausea with rigidity & rebound tenderness in his left abdominal
quadrant. Which of the following concerns should the AT suspect?
A. Acromioclavicular joint sprain
B. Appendix injury
C. Rib Fx
D. Spleen injury
According to the NATA position statement which of the following is the MOST
appropriate initial response for an exertional heat stroke?
A. Apply ice bags to the patient's major arteries.
B. Douse the patient with cool water.
C. Activate emergency medical transport.
D. Immerse the patient in ice water.
E. Place the patient in the shade.
After treating an athlete for thoracic outlet syndrome for three days, the athlete returns
to the athletic training room complaining of continued decreasing ball velocity & a tired &
heavy arm. The AT reevaluates the ath with the following findings:
- Noticeable swelling in the athlete's pitching arm
- Normal & symmetrical radial pulse
- Cool skin temp
- (5/5) strength in wrist flex, wrist ext, elbow flex, & elbow ext
When considering collectively, what action should the AT take at this time?
A. Apply e-stim for edema reduction
B. Apply compression sleeve & elevate
C. Continue strengthening, stretching, & ice treatments
D. Perform a milking massage
E. Refer for further eval
3 dyas post-op to repair the severed structures, the ath comes to the ATR & complains
of pressure & pain in her forearm. The AT also notes decreased finger ext. Which of the
following possible DDx should the AT consider?
, A. Ape hand
B. Dupuytren's contracture
C. Pronator teres syndrome
D. Bishop's hand/Benediction deformity
E. Volkman's ischemic contracture –
An AT is called to the ice during a club hockey practice. A 28 y.o. female ath sustained
a horizontal laceration on her left mid-anterior forearm. 3 of the ath's teammates were
able to control the bleeding via direct pressure to the wound. The ath, her teammates, &
the ice are covered in a significant amount of blood.
The AT's initial eval reveals:
- Horizontal laceration to the mid-anterior forearm
- Blood pressure: 98/54 mmHg
- Pulse: 115 bpm
- Respiration: rapid & shallow (24 breaths/min)
- Skin color: pale
- Conscious, but lethargic
Given the location of the ath's laceration, which of the following structures could be
compromised by such an artery? Choose all that apply.
A. Brachial artery
B. Flexor digitorum superficialis
C. Median N
D. Pronator Teres
E. Radial Artery
F. Radial N –
An AT is called to the ice during a club hockey practice. A 28 y.o. female ath sustained
a horizontal laceration on her left mid-anterior forearm. 3 of the ath's teammates were
able to control the bleeding via direct pressure to the wound. The ath, her teammates, &
the ice are covered in a significant amount of blood.
The AT's initial eval reveals:
- Horizontal laceration to the mid-anterior forearm
- Blood pressure: 98/54 mmHg
- Pulse: 115 bpm
- Respiration: rapid & shallow (24 breaths/min)
- Skin color: pale
- Conscious, but lethargic
The ath is transported to the ER via EMS. During treatment, the ER physician discovers
that the ath is positive for Hep B virus. Which of the following are methods of
transmission for Hep B? Choose all that apply.
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A 15-year-old female athlete reports that she is suffering from pain and moderate
cramping in the right side of her abdomen. The athletic trainer's evaluation reveals that
the athlete is nauseated, has a low-grade fever, and demonstrates marked tenderness
between the ASIS and the umbilicus. Following the initial evaluation, what are the
MOST appropriate action for the athletic trainer to take? Choose all that apply.
A. Administer an anti-inflammatory to the athlete
B. Administer an antacid to the athlete
C. Contact the athlete's parents
D. Hold the athlete out of physical activities & observe her for other symptoms
E. Refer athlete to emergency department
A 25 y.o. ath presents complaining of nausea & a general feeling of malaise. The ath
reports vomiting the previous night. This ath has a history of antacid-relieved stomach
maladies. To which of the following allied healthcare professionals should the AT refer
to this ath?
A. Otolaryngologist
B. Psychologist
C. Internist
D. Gastroenterologist
E. Dietitian
A field hockey player reports having been hit by a shot in the lat chest wall. She
complains of pain at the site of impact & dyspnea. The AT notes that she is becoming
cyanotic & observes tracheal deviation away from the injured side. Based on this info,
what condition should the AT suspect?
A. Clavicular Fx
B. Myocardial infarction
C. Rib Fx
D. Tension pneumothorax
E. Traumatic asphyxia
A patient presents itchy, scaling, red rash on the toes & web-spaces of the foot. Which
of the following over-the-counter medications is MOST appropriate?
A. Antibiotic ointment
B. Anti-fungal cream
C. Oral anti-histamine
D. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
E. Topical analgesic
,A patient presents with the signs and symptoms of a L4-L5 disk herniation. Which of the
following neurologic assessments will aid the athletic trainer in the confirmation of the
diagnosis? Choose all that apply.
A. Deficit with the Achilles reflex
B. Deficit with the patella reflex
C. Paresthesia at the dorsum of the foot
D. Paresthesia at the medial aspect of the tibia
E. Weakness during big toe extension
f. Weakness during dorsiflexion
F. weakness during dorsiflexion
A wide receiver fell on his elbow & left side during the game. He now reports left
shoulder pain & nausea with rigidity & rebound tenderness in his left abdominal
quadrant. Which of the following concerns should the AT suspect?
A. Acromioclavicular joint sprain
B. Appendix injury
C. Rib Fx
D. Spleen injury
According to the NATA position statement which of the following is the MOST
appropriate initial response for an exertional heat stroke?
A. Apply ice bags to the patient's major arteries.
B. Douse the patient with cool water.
C. Activate emergency medical transport.
D. Immerse the patient in ice water.
E. Place the patient in the shade.
After treating an athlete for thoracic outlet syndrome for three days, the athlete returns
to the athletic training room complaining of continued decreasing ball velocity & a tired &
heavy arm. The AT reevaluates the ath with the following findings:
- Noticeable swelling in the athlete's pitching arm
- Normal & symmetrical radial pulse
- Cool skin temp
- (5/5) strength in wrist flex, wrist ext, elbow flex, & elbow ext
When considering collectively, what action should the AT take at this time?
A. Apply e-stim for edema reduction
B. Apply compression sleeve & elevate
C. Continue strengthening, stretching, & ice treatments
D. Perform a milking massage
E. Refer for further eval
3 dyas post-op to repair the severed structures, the ath comes to the ATR & complains
of pressure & pain in her forearm. The AT also notes decreased finger ext. Which of the
following possible DDx should the AT consider?
, A. Ape hand
B. Dupuytren's contracture
C. Pronator teres syndrome
D. Bishop's hand/Benediction deformity
E. Volkman's ischemic contracture –
An AT is called to the ice during a club hockey practice. A 28 y.o. female ath sustained
a horizontal laceration on her left mid-anterior forearm. 3 of the ath's teammates were
able to control the bleeding via direct pressure to the wound. The ath, her teammates, &
the ice are covered in a significant amount of blood.
The AT's initial eval reveals:
- Horizontal laceration to the mid-anterior forearm
- Blood pressure: 98/54 mmHg
- Pulse: 115 bpm
- Respiration: rapid & shallow (24 breaths/min)
- Skin color: pale
- Conscious, but lethargic
Given the location of the ath's laceration, which of the following structures could be
compromised by such an artery? Choose all that apply.
A. Brachial artery
B. Flexor digitorum superficialis
C. Median N
D. Pronator Teres
E. Radial Artery
F. Radial N –
An AT is called to the ice during a club hockey practice. A 28 y.o. female ath sustained
a horizontal laceration on her left mid-anterior forearm. 3 of the ath's teammates were
able to control the bleeding via direct pressure to the wound. The ath, her teammates, &
the ice are covered in a significant amount of blood.
The AT's initial eval reveals:
- Horizontal laceration to the mid-anterior forearm
- Blood pressure: 98/54 mmHg
- Pulse: 115 bpm
- Respiration: rapid & shallow (24 breaths/min)
- Skin color: pale
- Conscious, but lethargic
The ath is transported to the ER via EMS. During treatment, the ER physician discovers
that the ath is positive for Hep B virus. Which of the following are methods of
transmission for Hep B? Choose all that apply.
