ATHLETIC TRAINER LICENSING LEVEL IV
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1. Which of the following best describes the primary role of an
athletic trainer?
A. Diagnose medical conditions
B. Prevent, evaluate, and rehabilitate athletic injuries
C. Prescribe medications
D. Perform surgical procedures
B
Because athletic trainers specialize in prevention, assessment,
treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under physician
supervision.
2. The licensing of athletic trainers in Texas is overseen by which
entity?
A. Only physicians
B. All medical professionals
C. Athletic trainers and various health-related occupations
D. Only physical therapists
C
Because the regulatory supervision in Texas for athletic trainers
and other health-related professions falls under the state licensing
regulatory body
,3. The “scope of practice” for a Texas athletic trainer is primarily
defined by:
A. The trainer’s education level
B. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 110
C. National association guidelines only
D. Employer policy
B
Because the state’s administrative code (Title 16 T.A.C. Chapter
110) legally outlines the duties and limitations for athletic trainers
in Texas.
4. Which organization administers the national certification exam for
athletic trainers?
A. NCAA
B. NATA
C. BOC (Board of Certification)
D. TDLR
C
Because the Board of Certification (BOC) is responsible for the
national certification exam required before licensure/licensure
eligibility
5. What energy system is primarily used during a 100-meter sprint?
A. Aerobic system
B. Lactic acid system
C. Phosphagen system
D. Oxidative system
C
Because the phosphagen system provides immediate energy for
very short bursts of high-intensity activity (like a 100-m sprint)
lasting up to ~10 seconds.
,6. What is the most common site for assessing resting pulse rate in
an adult?
A. Carotid artery
B. Radial artery
C. Femoral artery
D. Brachial artery
B
Because the radial artery at the wrist is the most accessible and
commonly used site for pulse measurement in adults.
7. Which best describes an “eccentric contraction”?
A. Muscle shortens under tension
B. Muscle length remains constant under tension
C. Muscle relaxes completely
D. Muscle lengthens under tension while producing force
D
Because during an eccentric contraction, the muscle lengthens
while under tension — e.g. lowering a weight slowly
8. Which of the following is a contraindication for applying
cryotherapy (ice) as a treatment?
A. Acute sprain
B. Muscle soreness after exercise
C. Impaired circulation
D. Mild inflammation
C
Because applying ice when circulation is impaired can worsen
tissue damage by further reducing blood flow.
9. What does the acronym RICE stand for in injury management?
A. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
B. Rest, Immobilization, Cryotherapy, Exercise
, C. Rehydrate, Ice, Compression, Elevation
D. Rest, Ice, Cooling, Elevation
A
Because the standard acute injury management protocol uses
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation to reduce swelling and pain.
10. Which of these is the best initial treatment for an acute
ankle sprain?
A. Heat application
B. Immediate weight-bearing
C. RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
D. Massage therapy
C
Because for acute sprains, early RICE reduces swelling and pain
effectively, whereas heat or massage could exacerbate
inflammation.
11. What is the purpose of a pre-participation physical exam for
athletes?
A. To diagnose chronic illnesses
B. To clear athletes for sports participation and identify risk
factors
C. To provide long-term treatment plans
D. To prescribe nutritional supplements
B
Because pre-participation exams are used to screen for conditions
or risk factors that might endanger an athlete during sport
participation.
12. In emergency action planning (EAP), which of the following
actions is most essential?
A. Scheduling practices
EXAM CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best describes the primary role of an
athletic trainer?
A. Diagnose medical conditions
B. Prevent, evaluate, and rehabilitate athletic injuries
C. Prescribe medications
D. Perform surgical procedures
B
Because athletic trainers specialize in prevention, assessment,
treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under physician
supervision.
2. The licensing of athletic trainers in Texas is overseen by which
entity?
A. Only physicians
B. All medical professionals
C. Athletic trainers and various health-related occupations
D. Only physical therapists
C
Because the regulatory supervision in Texas for athletic trainers
and other health-related professions falls under the state licensing
regulatory body
,3. The “scope of practice” for a Texas athletic trainer is primarily
defined by:
A. The trainer’s education level
B. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 110
C. National association guidelines only
D. Employer policy
B
Because the state’s administrative code (Title 16 T.A.C. Chapter
110) legally outlines the duties and limitations for athletic trainers
in Texas.
4. Which organization administers the national certification exam for
athletic trainers?
A. NCAA
B. NATA
C. BOC (Board of Certification)
D. TDLR
C
Because the Board of Certification (BOC) is responsible for the
national certification exam required before licensure/licensure
eligibility
5. What energy system is primarily used during a 100-meter sprint?
A. Aerobic system
B. Lactic acid system
C. Phosphagen system
D. Oxidative system
C
Because the phosphagen system provides immediate energy for
very short bursts of high-intensity activity (like a 100-m sprint)
lasting up to ~10 seconds.
,6. What is the most common site for assessing resting pulse rate in
an adult?
A. Carotid artery
B. Radial artery
C. Femoral artery
D. Brachial artery
B
Because the radial artery at the wrist is the most accessible and
commonly used site for pulse measurement in adults.
7. Which best describes an “eccentric contraction”?
A. Muscle shortens under tension
B. Muscle length remains constant under tension
C. Muscle relaxes completely
D. Muscle lengthens under tension while producing force
D
Because during an eccentric contraction, the muscle lengthens
while under tension — e.g. lowering a weight slowly
8. Which of the following is a contraindication for applying
cryotherapy (ice) as a treatment?
A. Acute sprain
B. Muscle soreness after exercise
C. Impaired circulation
D. Mild inflammation
C
Because applying ice when circulation is impaired can worsen
tissue damage by further reducing blood flow.
9. What does the acronym RICE stand for in injury management?
A. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
B. Rest, Immobilization, Cryotherapy, Exercise
, C. Rehydrate, Ice, Compression, Elevation
D. Rest, Ice, Cooling, Elevation
A
Because the standard acute injury management protocol uses
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation to reduce swelling and pain.
10. Which of these is the best initial treatment for an acute
ankle sprain?
A. Heat application
B. Immediate weight-bearing
C. RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
D. Massage therapy
C
Because for acute sprains, early RICE reduces swelling and pain
effectively, whereas heat or massage could exacerbate
inflammation.
11. What is the purpose of a pre-participation physical exam for
athletes?
A. To diagnose chronic illnesses
B. To clear athletes for sports participation and identify risk
factors
C. To provide long-term treatment plans
D. To prescribe nutritional supplements
B
Because pre-participation exams are used to screen for conditions
or risk factors that might endanger an athlete during sport
participation.
12. In emergency action planning (EAP), which of the following
actions is most essential?
A. Scheduling practices
