BOC Self-Assessment #1 (Study mode) Solved 100% Correct

When cleaning up dried blood, an athletic trainer is at GREATEST risk for contracting which of the following? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B An outdoor lacrosse practice has been suspended due to a thunderstorm. How many minutes should pass after the last sound of thunder or lightning strike before practice is resumed? - ANSWER-30 Acute exertional rhabdomyolysis is MOST likely to occur in which environmental conditions? - ANSWER-Hot and humid Which of the following medical conditions discovered during a pre-participation examination would disqualify an athlete from participation? - ANSWER-Renal disease During a pre-participation examination, a 14-year-old athlete presents with a blood pressure of 146/95 mmHg. Which of the following actions should an athletic trainer take? - ANSWER-Refer the athlete to the appropriate healthcare provider for a follow-up evaluation A properly fitted sports bra helps minimize stretching to which anatomical structure? - ANSWER-Cooper's ligametn What shoe component is MOST likely to benefit an athlete who has a high arch? - ANSWER-Increased cushion in arch and heel To ensure that ice hockey helmets are safe for competitive play, the helmets are certified through which governing agency? - ANSWER-Canadian Standards Association An athletic trainer modifies a football player's pads so they better fit the athlete. During practice, the athlete is injured and subsequently the athlete's family blames the athletic trainer and the institution for inadequate/improper care of the athlete. What legal principle is illustrated? - ANSWER-Tort Which of the following would be included in a risk management plan for an athletic training room? - ANSWER-Warning signage Contaminated surfaces should be cleaned with a solution consisting of which ratio of bleach to water? - ANSWER-1:10 During preseason football practice in hot, humid weather, 10-minute activity breaks that encourage hydration should be scheduled after each interval of how many minutes of exercise? - ANSWER-30 An athletic trainer designs a weight-loss program for a mildly obese 16-year-old who has no underlying pathologies. The athlete has medical clearance to exercise without restrictions. Which of the following types of activities should be included in the program? - ANSWER-Low-intensity, long-duration, and high-frequency The signs and symptoms of dyspnea, syncope, claudication, paresthesia, and clubbing are indicative of which type of condition? - ANSWER-Cardiac Ecchymosis around the mastoid secondary to head trauma is indicative of which of the following injuries? - ANSWER-Basilar skull fracture Which disorder is based on persistent thoughts, impulses, or images about exaggerated or imaginary circumstances and results in repetitive behaviors? - ANSWER-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Which two ligaments combine to form the coracoclavicular ligament? - ANSWER-Conoid and trapezoid Which of the following can be palpated on the ventral/palmar surface of the palm, proximal to the fifth digit? - ANSWER-Hypothenar eminence With the patient seated, which of the following is the OPTIMAL positioning of the glenohumeral joint to palpate the greater tuberosity of the humerus? - ANSWER-Passive external rotation While evaluating an athlete's hip, an athletic trainer notes an 18-degree angle of torsion, femoral rotation, squinting patellae, and toe-in gait. Visually, this indicates which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-Hip anteversion Anteriorly rounded shoulders in a swimmer might indicate tightness in which of the following muscles? - ANSWER-Pectoralis minor During a foraminal compression test (Spurling's test) of the cervical spine, the examiner carefully presses on which location? - ANSWER-Top of the head What are the clinical findings for an acute second degree sprain of the first MCP joint? - ANSWER-Decreased AROM Ecchymosis Instability Soft-end feel Which of the following is an epiphyseal condition that causes tissue necrosis and potential deformation to the head of the femur? - ANSWER-Legg-Calve-Perthes syndrome Which of the following conditions refers to osteochondritis of the lunate? - ANSWER-Kienbock's disease A lacrosse player comes to the sideline complaining of chest pain, discomfort and difficulty breathing. Observation reveals dyspnea and asymetrical chest movement. The athlete denies any history of injury. What condition should the athletic trainer suspect? - ANSWER-Spontaneous pneumothorax An athlete presents with the following signs and symptoms: • Recently diagnosed concussion • Severe head pains • Nausea • Sleepiness • Unequal pupils What condition should the athletic trainer suspect? - ANSWER-Epidural hematoma When arriving at another institution, which of the following is the MOST critical piece of information for athletic trainers to secure from their host? - ANSWER-Details of the venue's emergency action plan During a large track meet, an athlete collapses with a heat-related illness. When activating EMS, what essential information should the athletic trainer provide to the dispatch operator? - ANSWER-Exact location of the athlete Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of Commotio Cordis? - ANSWER-Blunt trauma to the chest An athletic trainer is providing services at a summer soccer camp. A camp counselor calls the athletic trainer to report that an athlete has passed out in a cabin and is unconscious. When the athletic trainer arrives at the scene, they determine the athlete is prone, unconscious, and unresponsive. What action should the athletic trainer take first? - ANSWER-Activate EMS A basketball player reports to the sideline complaining of severe chest pain and difficulty breathing. The athlete has no recollection of any specific incident and reports that suddenly he could not breathe and experienced severe pain. The athlete has visible dyspnea and asymmetrical chest movement. Which of the following conditions may be present based on the signs and symptoms? - ANSWER-Pneumothorax Upon visual inspection, an athletic trainer observes an athlete's fifth digit in extension of the MCP and DIP joints and flexion of the PIP joint. Which injury has this athlete sustained? - ANSWER-Boutonniere deformity Which of the following are signs and symptoms for meningitis? - ANSWER-High fever Severe headache Stiff neck What statement BEST reflects the proper emergency care for a thermal burn? - ANSWER-Remove the affected area from the heat source Following the implementation of an emergency action plan, the athletic trainer documents the event and all related activities. What document is the athletic trainer completing? - ANSWER-Incident report form During an evaluation of an athlete who is two weeks post-ACL surgery, the athletic trainer notes the following information: • AROM: 11-92 degrees • Limited VMO activation • Mild effusion • Pain rated two on a 10-point scale. Which of the following treatments/exercises are MOST appropriate at this time? - ANSWER-Weighted prone hangs PNF stretches of the hamstring group Patellar mobilizations A volleyball player is two weeks post-surgery for an arthroscopic SLAP lesion repair. The player has strict limitations on their ROM. Which type of rotator cuff strengthening exercises would be MOST appropriate to begin at this point in the rehabilitation process? - ANSWER-Isometric Phonophoresis is indicated for which of the following injuries? - ANSWER-Patellar tendinitis Trigger points of the trapezius Trochanteric bursitis Which of the following modalities would MOST effectively heat the piriformis muscle? - ANSWER-Short-wave diathermy Which grade of joint mobilization involves small-amplitude rhythmic oscillations at the beginning of the range? - ANSWER-Grade I Which of the following instructions/techniques are correct for cane use? - ANSWER-Cane height is adjusted so elbow is flexed 20-30 degrees Cane is held in contralateral hand Cane moves forward with the involved extremity Which of the following infections is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)? - ANSWER-Mononucleosis Which of the following medications is MOST appropriate in the treatment of tinea pedis? - ANSWER-Topical antifungal cream An athlete successfully progresses through six months of rehabilitation following a Bankart repair. Which of the following would indicate that the athlete is ready to return to play? - ANSWER-External rotation of the involved shoulder within five degrees of the uninvolved shoulder Functional capacity demonstrated for sport-specific activities No palpable tenderness in the involved shoulder region Pain-free ROM with overhead activities An athlete is two weeks post-surgery for an ACL reconstruction. The athlete has controlled inflammation and has been cleared to move to the next phase of rehabilitation. Which of the following activities would be MOST appropriate at this time? - ANSWER-Mini squats Following a supracondylar fracture of the humerus, an athlete presents with pain in the forearm that increases with passive finger extension, as well as diminished brachial and radial pulses. Which of the following conditions may be indicated by these signs and symptoms? - ANSWER-Volkmann's contracture When explaining isometric exercises to the parents of an injured athlete, how should an athletic trainer respond? - ANSWER-Isometric exercise involve an activity where the muscle generates a force but no joint movement is involved A softball pitcher has chronic biceps brachii tendinitis but continues to participate and increase intensity without any improvement. What common psychological reaction might the athlete experience related to this injury? - ANSWER-Frustration An athletic trainer budgets by dividing money between various categories including telephone, office supplies, equipment maintenance, and expendable supplies. What type of budgeting technique is this athletic trainer using? - ANSWER-Line-item Which statute can protect individuals from legal liability as long as they act without negligence and within the scope of their training? - ANSWER-Good Samaritan Law Which of the following is the legal term that establishes the length of time that plaintiffs can sue for damages under negligence or malpractice laws? - ANSWER-Statute of Limitations Prior to a soccer game, an athletic trainer notices the playing surface is extremely uneven and has several divots related to the automatic sprinkler system. During the game, an athlete steps into a sprinkler head hole and fractures her ankle. The athletic trainer may have committed an act of omission by which of the following? - ANSWER-Failre to notify the site supervisor of the risk Which of the following is the MOST restrictive form of credential regulation? - ANSWER-Licensure Which principle requires that the athlete receive a full disclosure of the risks, benefits, and possible alternatives for treatment? - ANSWER-Informed consent An athlete arrives in the athletic training room complaining of right wrist pain. The athletic trainer completes an evaluation of this athlete and documents the findings in a SOAP note. Match the appropriate finding from the toolbar on the left to the correct section of the SOAP note listed in the table on the right. All findings will be used. - ANSWER-Subjective -- Athlete reports that pain began two days prior. Assessment -- Athlete has possible right wrist sprain. Objective -- Increase right wrist strength: 5/5 (normal) Plan -- Use modalities to decrease swelling. A 19-year-old basketball player was hit in the right eye during a rebound. The player complains of pain, diplopia, and photophobia. Upon inspection, the athletic trainer notes the following: • Subconjunctival redness • Orbital erythema • Unequal pupils • Swelling over the zygomatic arch and inferior orbit • Partial contact lens seen in the eye • Excessive tearing • Based on observation of the athlete's eyes as shown in this photograph, what treatments should the athletic trainer complete at this time? - ANSWER-Apply an ice compress to the athlete's eye Place the athlete in a recumbent position Refer the athlete to physician/emergency room Based on the athlete's current signs and symptoms and the current condition shown in this photograph, which of the following cranial nerve pairs would display dysfunction? - ANSWER-Cranial nerves II and III (optic and oculomotor) Which of the following medical specialists would be MOST qualified to treat this athlete and make a return-to-play decision? - ANSWER-Opthalmologist Considering possible conditions that might develop from this athlete's injury, what signs and symptoms would indicate each of the following conditions? Match the appropriate sign or symptom from the toolbar on the left to the suspected condition/diagnosis listed in the table on the right. All signs and symptoms will be used. - ANSWER-Bacterial conjunctivitis -- Purulent discharge in the eye Retinal detachment -- "Falling Curtain" over eyes Corneal abrasion -- Positive Fluorescein dye test