ATHLETIC TRAINING BOC EXAM PREP |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
All of the following treatments would be inappropriate for an acute quadriceps contusion
except:
A. Light massage
B. Pulsed ultrasound
C. Ice massage followed by gentle stretch
D. Ice pack with compression wrap with the knee in flexion
E. Heat pack and massage
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Ice pack with compression wrap with the knee in flexion
Question 2
The athletic trainer performs a cervical distraction test on a patient. A positive finding is
observed. This is indicative of which of the following?
A. Tumor
B. Soft tissue inflammation
C. Traction injury to the brachial plexus
D. Cervical disc herniation
E. A nerve root compression or facet dysfunction
CORRECT ANSWER
E. A nerve root compression or facet dysfunction
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,Question 3
Which of the measures below are appropriate steps in the management of an athlete who
is experiencing a seizure?
I. Keep spectators out of the way
II. Protect the athlete's head and body from injury
III. Turn the athlete on his or her side
IV. If the athlete is in status epilepticus or it is a first seizure, immediately seek further
medical support
V. Try to keep the athlete's mouth open by any means to prevent airway obstruction
VI. Call the athlete's next of kin to inform him or her of the problem and of the care given
CORRECT ANSWER
I. Keep spectators out of the way
II. Protect the athlete's head and body from injury
III. Turn the athlete on his or her side
IV. If the athlete is in status epilepticus or it is a first seizure, immediately seek further
medical support
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of the Achilles tendon tape job?
A. To give support and help prevent inversion ankle sprains
B. Used with acute ankle sprains to help prevent swelling if an elastic wrap is not available
C. To prevent the medial foot from flattening
D. To restrict the amount of dorsiflexion at the ankle
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,E. A and C
CORRECT ANSWER
D. To restrict the amount of dorsiflexion at the ankle
Question 5
What would be a functional skill for a patient in an ankle rehabilitation program?
A. Gastrocnemius flexibility
B. Single-leg hopping
C. Lifting tolerance
D. Anterior tibialis strengthening
E. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Single-leg hopping
Question 6
When is the best time to begin a rehabilitation program after an injury?
A. Immediately
B. After the injured part is "healed"
C. After the inflammation is under control
D. Once the pain subsides
E. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Immediately
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, Question 7
Which of the following is not a neural effect of resistance training?
A. Increased motor unit activation and recruitment
B. Increased discharge frequency of motoneurons
C. Increased muscle capillary density
D. Decreased neural inhibitions
E. Increased neuromuscular efficiency
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Increased muscle capillary density
Question 8
All of the following symptoms are considered "red flags," requiring urgent referral to a
physician, except:
A. Persistent headaches
B. Constant pain
C. Insomnia
D. Malaise, fatigue
E. Hunger
CORRECT ANSWER
E. Hunger
Question 9
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
All of the following treatments would be inappropriate for an acute quadriceps contusion
except:
A. Light massage
B. Pulsed ultrasound
C. Ice massage followed by gentle stretch
D. Ice pack with compression wrap with the knee in flexion
E. Heat pack and massage
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Ice pack with compression wrap with the knee in flexion
Question 2
The athletic trainer performs a cervical distraction test on a patient. A positive finding is
observed. This is indicative of which of the following?
A. Tumor
B. Soft tissue inflammation
C. Traction injury to the brachial plexus
D. Cervical disc herniation
E. A nerve root compression or facet dysfunction
CORRECT ANSWER
E. A nerve root compression or facet dysfunction
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,Question 3
Which of the measures below are appropriate steps in the management of an athlete who
is experiencing a seizure?
I. Keep spectators out of the way
II. Protect the athlete's head and body from injury
III. Turn the athlete on his or her side
IV. If the athlete is in status epilepticus or it is a first seizure, immediately seek further
medical support
V. Try to keep the athlete's mouth open by any means to prevent airway obstruction
VI. Call the athlete's next of kin to inform him or her of the problem and of the care given
CORRECT ANSWER
I. Keep spectators out of the way
II. Protect the athlete's head and body from injury
III. Turn the athlete on his or her side
IV. If the athlete is in status epilepticus or it is a first seizure, immediately seek further
medical support
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of the Achilles tendon tape job?
A. To give support and help prevent inversion ankle sprains
B. Used with acute ankle sprains to help prevent swelling if an elastic wrap is not available
C. To prevent the medial foot from flattening
D. To restrict the amount of dorsiflexion at the ankle
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,E. A and C
CORRECT ANSWER
D. To restrict the amount of dorsiflexion at the ankle
Question 5
What would be a functional skill for a patient in an ankle rehabilitation program?
A. Gastrocnemius flexibility
B. Single-leg hopping
C. Lifting tolerance
D. Anterior tibialis strengthening
E. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Single-leg hopping
Question 6
When is the best time to begin a rehabilitation program after an injury?
A. Immediately
B. After the injured part is "healed"
C. After the inflammation is under control
D. Once the pain subsides
E. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Immediately
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, Question 7
Which of the following is not a neural effect of resistance training?
A. Increased motor unit activation and recruitment
B. Increased discharge frequency of motoneurons
C. Increased muscle capillary density
D. Decreased neural inhibitions
E. Increased neuromuscular efficiency
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Increased muscle capillary density
Question 8
All of the following symptoms are considered "red flags," requiring urgent referral to a
physician, except:
A. Persistent headaches
B. Constant pain
C. Insomnia
D. Malaise, fatigue
E. Hunger
CORRECT ANSWER
E. Hunger
Question 9
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