NFHS Care and Prevention Final Exam
questions with complete solutions
Which of the following knee braces would be used to control range of motion after
surgical repair? - Answer-Rehabilitative
In football, no face protector should have less than: - Answer-Two bars
In the proper fitting of shoes, the break of the shoe should occur: - Answer-In line with
the metatarsophalangeal joint
To protect an athlete from injury to the upper arm or high shoulder, some athletic
trainers use: - Answer-A combination of hockey and football shoulder pads
When fitting shoulder pads, the inside shoulder pad should cover the: - Answer-Tip of
the shoulder in direct line with the lateral aspect of the shoulder
Heel cups can be useful for Individuals with the following conditions EXCEPT: - Answer-
Turf toe
An effective bra holds the breasts to the chest to prevent: - Answer-Stretching of
Cooper's ligaments
Neoprene sleeves, shoe inserts, heel cups, ankle braces and helmets are all
considered: - Answer-Off-the-shelf equipment
Customized cervical collars are effective in preventing injury because they: - Answer-
Remind the athlete to be cautious
Which of the following is incorrect regarding cleats? - Answer-All of the above; May be
made of rubber or metal; Shorter cleats are typically used on synthetic or dry surfaces;
May be interchangeable depending on weather or playing conditions
A disadvantage of contact lenses is the possibility of: - Answer-Eye irritation caused by
dust getting under the lens
Which of the following non-yielding materials needs to be heated to a temperature of
140-180° for shaping? - Answer-Heat plastic foams
What common injury listed below would be treated by constructing a protective pad? -
Answer-Quadriceps contusion
Which material is resilient, nonabsorbent, and rebounds to its original shape quickly? -
Answer-Closed cell foam
, The organization responsible for helmet certification standards is: - Answer-National
Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
Which of the following is the cheapest most widely used soft material in sports? -
Answer-Cotton
All of the following are concerns when setting the standards for protective equipment
EXCEPT: - Answer-The color, look, and style
The best sock material that prevents friction and allows for faster drying is made of: -
Answer-Cotton and polyester blend
All of the following are true regarding new sports equipment to minimize liability
EXCEPT: - Answer-Equipment with minor defects can be used
Which type of bra is most effective for larger breasted women? - Answer-Supportive
Which type of shoe should be most flexible at the ball of the foot and have a larger heel
flare? - Answer-Running
The space between the top of the faceguard and lower edge of the helmet should be: -
Answer-3 inches
Which of the following is not a component of an athletic shoe? - Answer-Lowers
When one is fitting a football helmet, all must be considered EXCEPT: - Answer-The
helmet should set 1.5 inches above the players eyebrows
NOCSAE is the acronym for the: - Answer-National Operating Committee on Standards
for Athletic Equipment.
Which eye guard design is attached to helmets and face guards? - Answer-Shields
Which of the following organizations was formed in 1969 with the purpose "to
commission research directed toward injury reduction"? - Answer-NOCSAE
In football, the NCAA requires which type of chin strap? - Answer-Four- or six-point
Mandatory equipment for NCAA and NFHS wrestling includes: - Answer-ear guard.
Which of the following steps should you avoid during the mouth-formed mouth guard
fitting process? - Answer-When forming, firmly bite down into the guard.
HECC is the acronym for: - Answer-Hockey Equipment Certification Council.
questions with complete solutions
Which of the following knee braces would be used to control range of motion after
surgical repair? - Answer-Rehabilitative
In football, no face protector should have less than: - Answer-Two bars
In the proper fitting of shoes, the break of the shoe should occur: - Answer-In line with
the metatarsophalangeal joint
To protect an athlete from injury to the upper arm or high shoulder, some athletic
trainers use: - Answer-A combination of hockey and football shoulder pads
When fitting shoulder pads, the inside shoulder pad should cover the: - Answer-Tip of
the shoulder in direct line with the lateral aspect of the shoulder
Heel cups can be useful for Individuals with the following conditions EXCEPT: - Answer-
Turf toe
An effective bra holds the breasts to the chest to prevent: - Answer-Stretching of
Cooper's ligaments
Neoprene sleeves, shoe inserts, heel cups, ankle braces and helmets are all
considered: - Answer-Off-the-shelf equipment
Customized cervical collars are effective in preventing injury because they: - Answer-
Remind the athlete to be cautious
Which of the following is incorrect regarding cleats? - Answer-All of the above; May be
made of rubber or metal; Shorter cleats are typically used on synthetic or dry surfaces;
May be interchangeable depending on weather or playing conditions
A disadvantage of contact lenses is the possibility of: - Answer-Eye irritation caused by
dust getting under the lens
Which of the following non-yielding materials needs to be heated to a temperature of
140-180° for shaping? - Answer-Heat plastic foams
What common injury listed below would be treated by constructing a protective pad? -
Answer-Quadriceps contusion
Which material is resilient, nonabsorbent, and rebounds to its original shape quickly? -
Answer-Closed cell foam
, The organization responsible for helmet certification standards is: - Answer-National
Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
Which of the following is the cheapest most widely used soft material in sports? -
Answer-Cotton
All of the following are concerns when setting the standards for protective equipment
EXCEPT: - Answer-The color, look, and style
The best sock material that prevents friction and allows for faster drying is made of: -
Answer-Cotton and polyester blend
All of the following are true regarding new sports equipment to minimize liability
EXCEPT: - Answer-Equipment with minor defects can be used
Which type of bra is most effective for larger breasted women? - Answer-Supportive
Which type of shoe should be most flexible at the ball of the foot and have a larger heel
flare? - Answer-Running
The space between the top of the faceguard and lower edge of the helmet should be: -
Answer-3 inches
Which of the following is not a component of an athletic shoe? - Answer-Lowers
When one is fitting a football helmet, all must be considered EXCEPT: - Answer-The
helmet should set 1.5 inches above the players eyebrows
NOCSAE is the acronym for the: - Answer-National Operating Committee on Standards
for Athletic Equipment.
Which eye guard design is attached to helmets and face guards? - Answer-Shields
Which of the following organizations was formed in 1969 with the purpose "to
commission research directed toward injury reduction"? - Answer-NOCSAE
In football, the NCAA requires which type of chin strap? - Answer-Four- or six-point
Mandatory equipment for NCAA and NFHS wrestling includes: - Answer-ear guard.
Which of the following steps should you avoid during the mouth-formed mouth guard
fitting process? - Answer-When forming, firmly bite down into the guard.
HECC is the acronym for: - Answer-Hockey Equipment Certification Council.
