This is Part 1 of the Athletic Training Program 18th
Edition Comprehensive Test Bank by William E.
Prentice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS — PART 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Athletic Training — Questions 1–12
Chapter 2: Emergency Care and CPR — Questions 13–25
Chapter 3: Injury Assessment and Evaluation — Questions 26–38
Chapter 4: Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology — Questions 39–52
Chapter 5: Therapeutic Modalities — Questions 53–65
Chapter 6: Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation — Questions 66–78
Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Sports Medicine — Questions 79–90
Chapter 8: Professional Practice and Ethics — Questions 91–100
Chapter 1: Introduction to Athletic Training — Questions 1–12
Q1. An athletic training student is reviewing the scope of practice. Which task is most appropriate for
an athletic trainer?
A. Prescribing medications for pain management
B. Performing surgery on injured athletes
C. Preventing, assessing, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries
D. Ordering diagnostic imaging without physician oversight
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, assessing,
treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries under the direction of a physician. Option A is incorrect
because prescribing medications is outside the athletic trainer scope of practice and requires a
licensed prescriber. Option B is wrong because performing surgery is the responsibility of orthopedic
surgeons, not athletic trainers. Option D is incorrect because ordering diagnostic imaging typically
requires physician authorization. Understanding the scope of practice protects both the athlete and
the athletic trainer.
,Q2. An athletic trainer is reviewing the sports medicine team. Which member is responsible for the
overall medical care of the athlete?
A. The athletic trainer
B. The team physician
C. The physical therapist
D. The strength coach
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The team physician is responsible for the overall medical care of the athlete,
including diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-play decisions. Option A is incorrect because the
athletic trainer provides day-to-day care under physician direction. Option C is wrong because the
physical therapist focuses on rehabilitation of specific conditions. Option D is incorrect because the
strength coach focuses on performance and conditioning. Understanding team roles promotes
effective collaboration and athlete safety.
Q3. An athletic trainer is reviewing the domains of athletic training. Which domain includes injury
prevention and risk management?
A. Injury and illness prevention and wellness protection
B. Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
C. Immediate and emergency care
D. Treatment and rehabilitation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The injury and illness prevention and wellness protection domain focuses on reducing
the risk of injury through conditioning, equipment fitting, and environmental monitoring. Option B is
incorrect because clinical evaluation and diagnosis focuses on assessing injuries. Option C is wrong
because immediate and emergency care focuses on acute management of life-threatening
conditions. Option D is incorrect because treatment and rehabilitation focuses on restoring function.
Each domain is essential to comprehensive athlete care.
Q4. An athletic trainer is reviewing the history of the profession. Which organization was founded to
advance the athletic training profession?
A. American Medical Association
,B. American Physical Therapy Association
C. National Athletic Trainers' Association
D. American College of Sports Medicine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) was founded in 1950 to advance
the athletic training profession through education, advocacy, and research. Option A is incorrect
because the AMA represents physicians across all specialties. Option B is wrong because the APTA
represents physical therapists. Option D is incorrect because the ACSM focuses on exercise science
and sports medicine research. The NATA is the primary professional organization for athletic trainers.
Q5. An athletic trainer is reviewing the requirements for certification. Which credential is required to
practice as an athletic trainer in most states?
A. Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
B. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
C. Licensed Practical Nurse
D. Certified Personal Trainer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential, awarded by the Board of Certification,
is required to practice as an athletic trainer in most states. Option B is incorrect because the CSCS
credential is for strength and conditioning professionals. Option C is wrong because LPN is a nursing
credential. Option D is incorrect because CPT is a fitness credential. Certification requires passing a
comprehensive exam and maintaining continuing education.
Q6. An athletic trainer is reviewing the chain of command in sports medicine. Who does the athletic
trainer typically report to for medical decisions?
A. The head coach
B. The athletic director
C. The team physician
D. The school principal
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: The athletic trainer reports to the team physician for medical decisions to ensure that
athlete care is guided by appropriate medical oversight. Option A is incorrect because the head coach
is responsible for athletic performance, not medical care. Option B is wrong because the athletic
director oversees the athletic program administratively. Option D is incorrect because the school
principal oversees the overall school, not medical care. This reporting structure protects athletes and
athletic trainers.
Q7. An athletic trainer is reviewing the concept of evidence-based practice. What is the primary goal
of evidence-based practice?
A. To rely solely on tradition and personal experience
B. To integrate the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values
C. To reduce the cost of care
D. To replace clinical judgment with protocols
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient values to guide clinical decisions. Option A is incorrect because tradition alone
is not evidence-based. Option C is wrong because reducing cost is not the primary goal. Option D is
incorrect because protocols support but do not replace clinical judgment. Evidence-based practice
improves quality and outcomes in athletic training.
Q8. An athletic trainer is reviewing the preparticipation physical examination. What is the primary
purpose of the preparticipation examination?
A. To disqualify athletes from participation
B. To identify medical conditions that may affect safe participation
C. To replace the annual physical
D. To measure athletic performance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The preparticipation physical examination identifies medical conditions that may
affect safe participation in sports, allowing for appropriate management. Option A is incorrect
because the goal is not to disqualify athletes but to ensure safe participation. Option C is wrong
because the preparticipation examination complements rather than replaces the annual physical.
Option D is incorrect because performance measurement is not the purpose. Early identification of
risk factors prevents injury and illness.
Edition Comprehensive Test Bank by William E.
Prentice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS — PART 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Athletic Training — Questions 1–12
Chapter 2: Emergency Care and CPR — Questions 13–25
Chapter 3: Injury Assessment and Evaluation — Questions 26–38
Chapter 4: Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology — Questions 39–52
Chapter 5: Therapeutic Modalities — Questions 53–65
Chapter 6: Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation — Questions 66–78
Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Sports Medicine — Questions 79–90
Chapter 8: Professional Practice and Ethics — Questions 91–100
Chapter 1: Introduction to Athletic Training — Questions 1–12
Q1. An athletic training student is reviewing the scope of practice. Which task is most appropriate for
an athletic trainer?
A. Prescribing medications for pain management
B. Performing surgery on injured athletes
C. Preventing, assessing, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries
D. Ordering diagnostic imaging without physician oversight
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, assessing,
treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries under the direction of a physician. Option A is incorrect
because prescribing medications is outside the athletic trainer scope of practice and requires a
licensed prescriber. Option B is wrong because performing surgery is the responsibility of orthopedic
surgeons, not athletic trainers. Option D is incorrect because ordering diagnostic imaging typically
requires physician authorization. Understanding the scope of practice protects both the athlete and
the athletic trainer.
,Q2. An athletic trainer is reviewing the sports medicine team. Which member is responsible for the
overall medical care of the athlete?
A. The athletic trainer
B. The team physician
C. The physical therapist
D. The strength coach
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The team physician is responsible for the overall medical care of the athlete,
including diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-play decisions. Option A is incorrect because the
athletic trainer provides day-to-day care under physician direction. Option C is wrong because the
physical therapist focuses on rehabilitation of specific conditions. Option D is incorrect because the
strength coach focuses on performance and conditioning. Understanding team roles promotes
effective collaboration and athlete safety.
Q3. An athletic trainer is reviewing the domains of athletic training. Which domain includes injury
prevention and risk management?
A. Injury and illness prevention and wellness protection
B. Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
C. Immediate and emergency care
D. Treatment and rehabilitation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The injury and illness prevention and wellness protection domain focuses on reducing
the risk of injury through conditioning, equipment fitting, and environmental monitoring. Option B is
incorrect because clinical evaluation and diagnosis focuses on assessing injuries. Option C is wrong
because immediate and emergency care focuses on acute management of life-threatening
conditions. Option D is incorrect because treatment and rehabilitation focuses on restoring function.
Each domain is essential to comprehensive athlete care.
Q4. An athletic trainer is reviewing the history of the profession. Which organization was founded to
advance the athletic training profession?
A. American Medical Association
,B. American Physical Therapy Association
C. National Athletic Trainers' Association
D. American College of Sports Medicine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) was founded in 1950 to advance
the athletic training profession through education, advocacy, and research. Option A is incorrect
because the AMA represents physicians across all specialties. Option B is wrong because the APTA
represents physical therapists. Option D is incorrect because the ACSM focuses on exercise science
and sports medicine research. The NATA is the primary professional organization for athletic trainers.
Q5. An athletic trainer is reviewing the requirements for certification. Which credential is required to
practice as an athletic trainer in most states?
A. Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
B. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
C. Licensed Practical Nurse
D. Certified Personal Trainer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential, awarded by the Board of Certification,
is required to practice as an athletic trainer in most states. Option B is incorrect because the CSCS
credential is for strength and conditioning professionals. Option C is wrong because LPN is a nursing
credential. Option D is incorrect because CPT is a fitness credential. Certification requires passing a
comprehensive exam and maintaining continuing education.
Q6. An athletic trainer is reviewing the chain of command in sports medicine. Who does the athletic
trainer typically report to for medical decisions?
A. The head coach
B. The athletic director
C. The team physician
D. The school principal
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: The athletic trainer reports to the team physician for medical decisions to ensure that
athlete care is guided by appropriate medical oversight. Option A is incorrect because the head coach
is responsible for athletic performance, not medical care. Option B is wrong because the athletic
director oversees the athletic program administratively. Option D is incorrect because the school
principal oversees the overall school, not medical care. This reporting structure protects athletes and
athletic trainers.
Q7. An athletic trainer is reviewing the concept of evidence-based practice. What is the primary goal
of evidence-based practice?
A. To rely solely on tradition and personal experience
B. To integrate the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values
C. To reduce the cost of care
D. To replace clinical judgment with protocols
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient values to guide clinical decisions. Option A is incorrect because tradition alone
is not evidence-based. Option C is wrong because reducing cost is not the primary goal. Option D is
incorrect because protocols support but do not replace clinical judgment. Evidence-based practice
improves quality and outcomes in athletic training.
Q8. An athletic trainer is reviewing the preparticipation physical examination. What is the primary
purpose of the preparticipation examination?
A. To disqualify athletes from participation
B. To identify medical conditions that may affect safe participation
C. To replace the annual physical
D. To measure athletic performance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The preparticipation physical examination identifies medical conditions that may
affect safe participation in sports, allowing for appropriate management. Option A is incorrect
because the goal is not to disqualify athletes but to ensure safe participation. Option C is wrong
because the preparticipation examination complements rather than replaces the annual physical.
Option D is incorrect because performance measurement is not the purpose. Early identification of
risk factors prevents injury and illness.
