BOC Practice Test Questions
Appropriate management strategies for a tooth avulsion - ✔️✔️refer to dentist
immediately, replace into the socket, rinse with milk
Based on the Gate Control Theory, which transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
parameters are MOST appropriate to provide pain relief? - ✔️✔️Intensity: sensory,
pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
What is the primary purpose of the pre-participation examination? - ✔️✔️identify risk
factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
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? - ✔️✔️hepatomegaly
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? - ✔️✔️paresthesia at the medial aspect of the tibia, paresthesia at the
plantar surface of the foot, weakness during big toe extension
Which of the following are preventative measures to avoid a ruptured tympanic
membrane? - ✔️✔️aggressively treating otitis media, avoidance of foreign objects in
the ear, use of head gear to protect ear
An athlete with type I diabetes feels lightheaded and dizzy. Which of the following is
BEST to give him in order to prevent diabetic shock? - ✔️✔️a glass of apple juice
Decreased achilles tendon flexibility is a predisposing factor for which of the following
injuries? - ✔️✔️achilles tendonitis, lateral ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis
Which of the following regulates how and when an athlete's private health information
can be shared among healthcare professionals? - ✔️✔️Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act
What bony structure should an athletic trainer palpate to assess for plantar fasciitis? -
✔️✔️medial calcaneal tubercle
Which type of topical cream is MOST appropriate to treat impetigo? - ✔️✔️antibiotic
, Acute exertion rhabdomyolysis is MOST likely to occur in which environment
conditions? - ✔️✔️hot and humid
An athlete presents with the following signs and symptoms:
1) Point tenderness on the dorsal aspect of the DIP joint
2) Unable to actively extend the DIP joint
*A ROM assessment reveals full passive extension of the DIP joint. Which finger injury
may be indicated by these signs and symptoms? - ✔️✔️mallet finger
Which of the following is the MOST common mechanism of injury for a brachial plexus
neuropraxia? - ✔️✔️lateral cervical flexion with contralateral shoulder depression
Which of the following modalities would MOST effectively heat the piriformis muscle? -
✔️✔️short-wave diathermy
Which of the following electrical current parameters is required to perform
iontophoresis? - ✔️✔️low voltage direct current
What is the MOST appropriate course of treatment for an athlete with a hyphema? -
✔️✔️place the athlete in a recumbent position with head elevated and refer to a
physician
Which of the following tests could an athletic trainer use to confirm a suspected bicep
brachia tendon rupture? - ✔️✔️ludington's
Which of the following treatments is MOST appropriate for Morton's Neuroma? -
✔️✔️teardrop shaped foam pad between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals
Which of the following budget types requires an explanation for each item purchased? -
✔️✔️zero-based
After assessing an athlete with a suspected femoral fracture, the athlete appears pale,
is perspiring, has a rapid and weak pulse, and has rapid and shallow respirations.
Which physiological response is MOST likely occurring? - ✔️✔️hypovolemia (due to
hemorrhaging)
What is the recommended time period, in years, that every NOCSAE-approved helmet
should be returned to the manufacturer for recertification/reconditioning? - ✔️✔️two
An organization sponsoring a state-wide athletic tournament does not have a written
emergency action plan. Which of the following legal consequences would impact the
organization? - ✔️✔️negligence
Appropriate management strategies for a tooth avulsion - ✔️✔️refer to dentist
immediately, replace into the socket, rinse with milk
Based on the Gate Control Theory, which transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
parameters are MOST appropriate to provide pain relief? - ✔️✔️Intensity: sensory,
pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
What is the primary purpose of the pre-participation examination? - ✔️✔️identify risk
factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
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? - ✔️✔️hepatomegaly
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? - ✔️✔️paresthesia at the medial aspect of the tibia, paresthesia at the
plantar surface of the foot, weakness during big toe extension
Which of the following are preventative measures to avoid a ruptured tympanic
membrane? - ✔️✔️aggressively treating otitis media, avoidance of foreign objects in
the ear, use of head gear to protect ear
An athlete with type I diabetes feels lightheaded and dizzy. Which of the following is
BEST to give him in order to prevent diabetic shock? - ✔️✔️a glass of apple juice
Decreased achilles tendon flexibility is a predisposing factor for which of the following
injuries? - ✔️✔️achilles tendonitis, lateral ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis
Which of the following regulates how and when an athlete's private health information
can be shared among healthcare professionals? - ✔️✔️Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act
What bony structure should an athletic trainer palpate to assess for plantar fasciitis? -
✔️✔️medial calcaneal tubercle
Which type of topical cream is MOST appropriate to treat impetigo? - ✔️✔️antibiotic
, Acute exertion rhabdomyolysis is MOST likely to occur in which environment
conditions? - ✔️✔️hot and humid
An athlete presents with the following signs and symptoms:
1) Point tenderness on the dorsal aspect of the DIP joint
2) Unable to actively extend the DIP joint
*A ROM assessment reveals full passive extension of the DIP joint. Which finger injury
may be indicated by these signs and symptoms? - ✔️✔️mallet finger
Which of the following is the MOST common mechanism of injury for a brachial plexus
neuropraxia? - ✔️✔️lateral cervical flexion with contralateral shoulder depression
Which of the following modalities would MOST effectively heat the piriformis muscle? -
✔️✔️short-wave diathermy
Which of the following electrical current parameters is required to perform
iontophoresis? - ✔️✔️low voltage direct current
What is the MOST appropriate course of treatment for an athlete with a hyphema? -
✔️✔️place the athlete in a recumbent position with head elevated and refer to a
physician
Which of the following tests could an athletic trainer use to confirm a suspected bicep
brachia tendon rupture? - ✔️✔️ludington's
Which of the following treatments is MOST appropriate for Morton's Neuroma? -
✔️✔️teardrop shaped foam pad between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals
Which of the following budget types requires an explanation for each item purchased? -
✔️✔️zero-based
After assessing an athlete with a suspected femoral fracture, the athlete appears pale,
is perspiring, has a rapid and weak pulse, and has rapid and shallow respirations.
Which physiological response is MOST likely occurring? - ✔️✔️hypovolemia (due to
hemorrhaging)
What is the recommended time period, in years, that every NOCSAE-approved helmet
should be returned to the manufacturer for recertification/reconditioning? - ✔️✔️two
An organization sponsoring a state-wide athletic tournament does not have a written
emergency action plan. Which of the following legal consequences would impact the
organization? - ✔️✔️negligence
