CATA EXAM LATEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
A hockey player suffers a glenohumeral subluxation during practice, this is now
their 3rd subluxation over the past 2 years. Upon completion of the rehab process,
the athlete is now ready to return to play. What is the mostly likely reaction with
returning to play? - ANSWERS-Skepticism
QUESTION 2
What are 3 key factors that will influence an athlete's perception & relationship
with their athletic therapist? - ANSWERS-Respect & trust
Effective communication
Care & interest from the AT for the athlete as a person, not just a member of the
team
QUESTION 3
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Which of the following is true regarding explaining injuries to patients?
Use a high amount of medical terminology to ensure the patient is fully aware of
the details of their injury
Promise the patient a return to play date or deadline for rehabilitation
The simplest possible explanation is often the best - ANSWERS-The simplest
possible explanation is often the best
QUESTION 4
True or false, the patients perception of the severity of injury doesn't matter as
much as the true severity of injury during the rehabilitation process. - ANSWERS-
False, patient perception is what matters in the rehabilitation process.
QUESTION 5
List the 7 ways an athletic therapist can provide social support to an injured
athlete: - ANSWERS-Be an active listener
Allow the patient to provide as much input about the injury as possible
Display engaged body language including eye contact
Project a caring image
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Explain the injury to the patient
Manage the stress of injury using techniques such as imagery, relaxation,
cognitive restructuring, and thought stopping
Help the athlete with the transition of returning to competition
QUESTION 6
True or False, a stressor is not a physical sensation but rather a psychological
sensation caused by the brain telling the person what is happening - ANSWERS-
True
QUESTION 7
What are the two terms describing positive and negative stress respectively? -
ANSWERS-Eustress, distress
QUESTION 8
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The ______ model suggests that an athlete with a history of many stressors and
personality characteristics that heighten the stress response will be more likely to
feel that they are in a stressful situation and therefore be at an increased risk of
injury due to attentional disruptions and greater physiological activation. -
ANSWERS-Stress-Injury
QUESTION 9
Explain the hormonal response of acute vs chronic stress - ANSWERS-Acute
stress: epinephrine & norepinephrine released from adrenal medulla (fight or flight
response)
Chronic stress: increased blood cortisol from the adrenal cortex
QUESTION 10
List some examples of external stressors that could affect an athlete's emotional
stress: - ANSWERS-Unreasonable expectations from parents, coaches, or the
athlete themselves
School stress
Work stress
Family problems or relationship problems
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
A hockey player suffers a glenohumeral subluxation during practice, this is now
their 3rd subluxation over the past 2 years. Upon completion of the rehab process,
the athlete is now ready to return to play. What is the mostly likely reaction with
returning to play? - ANSWERS-Skepticism
QUESTION 2
What are 3 key factors that will influence an athlete's perception & relationship
with their athletic therapist? - ANSWERS-Respect & trust
Effective communication
Care & interest from the AT for the athlete as a person, not just a member of the
team
QUESTION 3
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, CATA EXAM LATEST
Which of the following is true regarding explaining injuries to patients?
Use a high amount of medical terminology to ensure the patient is fully aware of
the details of their injury
Promise the patient a return to play date or deadline for rehabilitation
The simplest possible explanation is often the best - ANSWERS-The simplest
possible explanation is often the best
QUESTION 4
True or false, the patients perception of the severity of injury doesn't matter as
much as the true severity of injury during the rehabilitation process. - ANSWERS-
False, patient perception is what matters in the rehabilitation process.
QUESTION 5
List the 7 ways an athletic therapist can provide social support to an injured
athlete: - ANSWERS-Be an active listener
Allow the patient to provide as much input about the injury as possible
Display engaged body language including eye contact
Project a caring image
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Explain the injury to the patient
Manage the stress of injury using techniques such as imagery, relaxation,
cognitive restructuring, and thought stopping
Help the athlete with the transition of returning to competition
QUESTION 6
True or False, a stressor is not a physical sensation but rather a psychological
sensation caused by the brain telling the person what is happening - ANSWERS-
True
QUESTION 7
What are the two terms describing positive and negative stress respectively? -
ANSWERS-Eustress, distress
QUESTION 8
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, CATA EXAM LATEST
The ______ model suggests that an athlete with a history of many stressors and
personality characteristics that heighten the stress response will be more likely to
feel that they are in a stressful situation and therefore be at an increased risk of
injury due to attentional disruptions and greater physiological activation. -
ANSWERS-Stress-Injury
QUESTION 9
Explain the hormonal response of acute vs chronic stress - ANSWERS-Acute
stress: epinephrine & norepinephrine released from adrenal medulla (fight or flight
response)
Chronic stress: increased blood cortisol from the adrenal cortex
QUESTION 10
List some examples of external stressors that could affect an athlete's emotional
stress: - ANSWERS-Unreasonable expectations from parents, coaches, or the
athlete themselves
School stress
Work stress
Family problems or relationship problems
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