ATHLETIC TRAINING CERTIFICATION EXAM
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
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Question 1
1. An athlete presents with the following signs and symptoms:
a. Point tenderness on the dorsal aspect of the DIP joint
b. Unable to actively extend the DIP joint
i. A ROM assessment reveals full passive extension of the DIP joint. Which finger injury
may be indicated by these signs and symptoms? Choose only one.
1. Boutonniere deformityheat
2. Jersey finger
3. Mallet finger
4. Swan neck deformity
5. Trigger finger
CORRECT ANSWER
Mallet Finger
Question 2
2. Which of the following are the MOST appropriate management strategies for a tooth
avulsion? Choose all that apply.
a. Place in gauze on ice
b. Place in moist gauze
c. Refer to dentist immediately
d. Replace into the socket
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,e. Rinse with bottled water
f. Rinse with milk
g. Rinse with saline water
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Refer to dentis immediately
D) Replace into Socket
F) rinse with MILK
G) Rinse with Saline Water
Answers: C, D, F, G
Question 3
3. Based on the Gate Control Theory, which transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
parameters are MOST appropriate to provide pain relief? Choose only one.
a. Intensity: sensory, pulse freqeuency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
b. Intensity: motor, pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
c. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 15 pps, pulse duration 150 microseconds
d. Intensity: motor; pulse frequency 4 pps, pulse duration 200 microseconds
e. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 4 pps, pulse duration 250 microseconds
CORRECT ANSWER
Intensity: Sensory,
Pulse Frequency: 80 PPS
Pulse duration: 75 Microseconds
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,Question 4
What is the primary purpose of the pre-participation examination? Choose only one.
a. Determine baseline health status of an athlete
b. Determine the health history of an athlete
c. Determine the musculoskeletal health of an athlete
d. Exclude athletes who show risk of injury or illness
e. Identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
CORRECT ANSWER
Identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
Question 5
5. An athlete complains of anterior lower leg pain as a result of a direct blow. The athlete
reports intense pain as well as numbness into the foot and is unable to dorsiflex the foot.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate acute treatment? Choose only one.
a. Compression wrap only
b. Ice and compression wrap
c. Passive stretching
d. Posterior splint and overnight observation
e. Immediate referral to a physician
CORRECT ANSWER
Immediate Referral to a physician
Question 6
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, 6. During the pre-participation examination, an athlete reports light-headedness,
dizziness, nausea, and referred pain to the inferior angle of the right scapula. What
condition should the athletic trainer suspect? Choose only one.
a. Abdominal hernia
b. Appendicitis
c. Choleocystitis
d. Hepatomegaly
e. Splenomegaly
CORRECT ANSWER
Hepatomegaly
Question 7
7. 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. Parasethesia at the medial aspect of the tiba
e. Paresthesia at the plantar surface of the foot
f. Weakness during big toe extension
g. Weakness during dorsiflexion
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Parethesia at the dorsum of the foot
G) Weaknes during big toe extension
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|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
1. An athlete presents with the following signs and symptoms:
a. Point tenderness on the dorsal aspect of the DIP joint
b. Unable to actively extend the DIP joint
i. A ROM assessment reveals full passive extension of the DIP joint. Which finger injury
may be indicated by these signs and symptoms? Choose only one.
1. Boutonniere deformityheat
2. Jersey finger
3. Mallet finger
4. Swan neck deformity
5. Trigger finger
CORRECT ANSWER
Mallet Finger
Question 2
2. Which of the following are the MOST appropriate management strategies for a tooth
avulsion? Choose all that apply.
a. Place in gauze on ice
b. Place in moist gauze
c. Refer to dentist immediately
d. Replace into the socket
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,e. Rinse with bottled water
f. Rinse with milk
g. Rinse with saline water
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Refer to dentis immediately
D) Replace into Socket
F) rinse with MILK
G) Rinse with Saline Water
Answers: C, D, F, G
Question 3
3. Based on the Gate Control Theory, which transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
parameters are MOST appropriate to provide pain relief? Choose only one.
a. Intensity: sensory, pulse freqeuency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
b. Intensity: motor, pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
c. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 15 pps, pulse duration 150 microseconds
d. Intensity: motor; pulse frequency 4 pps, pulse duration 200 microseconds
e. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 4 pps, pulse duration 250 microseconds
CORRECT ANSWER
Intensity: Sensory,
Pulse Frequency: 80 PPS
Pulse duration: 75 Microseconds
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,Question 4
What is the primary purpose of the pre-participation examination? Choose only one.
a. Determine baseline health status of an athlete
b. Determine the health history of an athlete
c. Determine the musculoskeletal health of an athlete
d. Exclude athletes who show risk of injury or illness
e. Identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
CORRECT ANSWER
Identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
Question 5
5. An athlete complains of anterior lower leg pain as a result of a direct blow. The athlete
reports intense pain as well as numbness into the foot and is unable to dorsiflex the foot.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate acute treatment? Choose only one.
a. Compression wrap only
b. Ice and compression wrap
c. Passive stretching
d. Posterior splint and overnight observation
e. Immediate referral to a physician
CORRECT ANSWER
Immediate Referral to a physician
Question 6
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, 6. During the pre-participation examination, an athlete reports light-headedness,
dizziness, nausea, and referred pain to the inferior angle of the right scapula. What
condition should the athletic trainer suspect? Choose only one.
a. Abdominal hernia
b. Appendicitis
c. Choleocystitis
d. Hepatomegaly
e. Splenomegaly
CORRECT ANSWER
Hepatomegaly
Question 7
7. 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. Parasethesia at the medial aspect of the tiba
e. Paresthesia at the plantar surface of the foot
f. Weakness during big toe extension
g. Weakness during dorsiflexion
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Parethesia at the dorsum of the foot
G) Weaknes during big toe extension
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