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Latest Update 2026 |Exam Prep Graded A+
What is the immediate action recommended for a tooth avulsion?
Place in gauze on ice
Refer to dentist immediately
Rinse with bottled water
Rinse with saline water
1. What would you expect to find during your evaluation if the athlete had
plantar fasciitis?
Tight deep posterior compartment musculature
Decreased dorsiflexion strength
Pain on palpation of the medial calcaneal tubercle
Feiss' line
2. In a clinical scenario where a patient presents with piriformis syndrome,
which treatment modality would you choose to enhance muscle relaxation
and why?
Ultrasound (3Mhz), since it is more commonly used in clinics.
Short-wave diathermy, because it effectively heats deep tissues and
promotes muscle relaxation.
Hydrocollator, as it is easier to apply and less time-consuming.
Warm whirlpool, because it provides a soothing effect for the patient.
3. Which of the following should be included in the emergency action plan?
, equipment, phone numbers of parents, all admin present at event
equipment, lines of communication, phone numbers of parents
personnel, equipment, and all administration present at the event
personnel, equipment, lines of communication
4. If a college athlete presents with symptoms of fatigue, sore throat, and
swollen lymph nodes, which condition should be suspected, and what is the
appropriate next step in management?
Influenza; recommend rest and hydration.
Mononucleosis; refer the athlete for further evaluation and testing
for EBV.
Rhinovirus; suggest over-the-counter cold medications.
Measles; administer the MMR vaccine immediately.
5. Which of the following is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?
Yellow Fever
Infectious mononucleosis
Viral gastroenteritis
Rabies
Viral hepatitis
6. What is the pulse frequency and duration used for sensory intensity in the
Gate Control Theory according to the provided answer?
15 pps, 150 microseconds
4 pps, 200 microseconds
4 pps, 250 microseconds
, 80 pps, 75 microseconds
7. Describe how the flash-to-bang method helps in ensuring safety during a
lightning storm.
It predicts the likelihood of injury.
It helps determine how far away lightning is, allowing for safe
evacuation.
It assesses the need for medical intervention.
It measures the intensity of the storm.
8. According to the NATA's Position Statement on Exertional Heat Illness, how
long should athletes be allowed to gradually acclimatize to heat in order to
help prevent the likelihood of an exertional heat stroke?
7-14 days
5-7 days
5-10 days
3-7 days
9. Why is it important for the athletic trainer to activate EMS when an athlete is
unconscious, even if they are breathing and have a pulse?
It is a requirement for all athletic trainers regardless of the situation.
It allows for immediate treatment of the conscious athlete.
It prevents the unconscious athlete from being moved.
It allows the trainer to focus on the conscious athlete.
Activating EMS ensures that the athlete receives professional
medical assistance promptly.
, 10. What is the first action an athletic trainer should take when encountering an
unconscious athlete who is breathing and has a pulse?
Administer oxygen to the unconscious athlete
Assess the conscious athlete for injuries
Begin CPR immediately
Move the unconscious athlete to a safe location
Activate EMS and monitor the athlete's vital signs
11. A 17-year-old boy presents with a finger injury that occurred during a
football game just prior to his arrival at the clinic. He states that he was
trying to catch the football, but it hit the tip of the right middle finger and
now he has pain. He has swelling and pain over the dorsal aspect of the
distal interphalangeal joint. He is unable to extend the joint fully, and the
joint is in flexion at rest. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Mallet finger
Jersey finger
Swan-neck deformity
Boutonniere deformity
12. Chose the option that lists the credentials from most restrictive to least:
Registration, Exemption, Licensure, Certification
Exemption, Licensure, Certification, Registration
Licensure, Certification, Registration, Exemption
Certification, Registration, Licensure, Exemption
Latest Update 2026 |Exam Prep Graded A+
What is the immediate action recommended for a tooth avulsion?
Place in gauze on ice
Refer to dentist immediately
Rinse with bottled water
Rinse with saline water
1. What would you expect to find during your evaluation if the athlete had
plantar fasciitis?
Tight deep posterior compartment musculature
Decreased dorsiflexion strength
Pain on palpation of the medial calcaneal tubercle
Feiss' line
2. In a clinical scenario where a patient presents with piriformis syndrome,
which treatment modality would you choose to enhance muscle relaxation
and why?
Ultrasound (3Mhz), since it is more commonly used in clinics.
Short-wave diathermy, because it effectively heats deep tissues and
promotes muscle relaxation.
Hydrocollator, as it is easier to apply and less time-consuming.
Warm whirlpool, because it provides a soothing effect for the patient.
3. Which of the following should be included in the emergency action plan?
, equipment, phone numbers of parents, all admin present at event
equipment, lines of communication, phone numbers of parents
personnel, equipment, and all administration present at the event
personnel, equipment, lines of communication
4. If a college athlete presents with symptoms of fatigue, sore throat, and
swollen lymph nodes, which condition should be suspected, and what is the
appropriate next step in management?
Influenza; recommend rest and hydration.
Mononucleosis; refer the athlete for further evaluation and testing
for EBV.
Rhinovirus; suggest over-the-counter cold medications.
Measles; administer the MMR vaccine immediately.
5. Which of the following is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?
Yellow Fever
Infectious mononucleosis
Viral gastroenteritis
Rabies
Viral hepatitis
6. What is the pulse frequency and duration used for sensory intensity in the
Gate Control Theory according to the provided answer?
15 pps, 150 microseconds
4 pps, 200 microseconds
4 pps, 250 microseconds
, 80 pps, 75 microseconds
7. Describe how the flash-to-bang method helps in ensuring safety during a
lightning storm.
It predicts the likelihood of injury.
It helps determine how far away lightning is, allowing for safe
evacuation.
It assesses the need for medical intervention.
It measures the intensity of the storm.
8. According to the NATA's Position Statement on Exertional Heat Illness, how
long should athletes be allowed to gradually acclimatize to heat in order to
help prevent the likelihood of an exertional heat stroke?
7-14 days
5-7 days
5-10 days
3-7 days
9. Why is it important for the athletic trainer to activate EMS when an athlete is
unconscious, even if they are breathing and have a pulse?
It is a requirement for all athletic trainers regardless of the situation.
It allows for immediate treatment of the conscious athlete.
It prevents the unconscious athlete from being moved.
It allows the trainer to focus on the conscious athlete.
Activating EMS ensures that the athlete receives professional
medical assistance promptly.
, 10. What is the first action an athletic trainer should take when encountering an
unconscious athlete who is breathing and has a pulse?
Administer oxygen to the unconscious athlete
Assess the conscious athlete for injuries
Begin CPR immediately
Move the unconscious athlete to a safe location
Activate EMS and monitor the athlete's vital signs
11. A 17-year-old boy presents with a finger injury that occurred during a
football game just prior to his arrival at the clinic. He states that he was
trying to catch the football, but it hit the tip of the right middle finger and
now he has pain. He has swelling and pain over the dorsal aspect of the
distal interphalangeal joint. He is unable to extend the joint fully, and the
joint is in flexion at rest. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Mallet finger
Jersey finger
Swan-neck deformity
Boutonniere deformity
12. Chose the option that lists the credentials from most restrictive to least:
Registration, Exemption, Licensure, Certification
Exemption, Licensure, Certification, Registration
Licensure, Certification, Registration, Exemption
Certification, Registration, Licensure, Exemption
