BOC Exam 1 questions with complete solutions 2023

BOC Exam 1 questions with complete solutions 2023Which of the following conditions comprise the female athlete triad? A. ACL injury, olgiomenorrhea, delayed men-arche B. Amenorrhea, disordered eating, osteopo-rosis C. Disordered eating, iron deficiency, insom-nia D. Iliotibial band syndrome, decreased Q angle, ACL injury E. Stress fractures, patellofemoral pain, amenorrhea B. Amenorrhea, disordered eating, osteopo-rosis An athlete recently sustained a subluxated patella. She has been cleared by her physi-cian to return to play, but she must wear a brace. Which of the following braces would be MOST beneficial for this athlete? A. custom made functional knee brace B. double hinged rigid knee brace C. neoprene sleeve with medial hinge D. neoprene sleeve with patella centralizing brace E. prophylactic lateral hinged knee brace D. neoprene sleeve with patella centralizing brace 00:13 01:27 What are the MOST likely causes of tarsal tunnel syndrome? A. Extensor hallucis longus trauma B. Flexor hallucis longus trauma C. Fracture of calcaneous D. Fracture of distal fibula E. Lateral ankle sprain F. Medial ankle sprain B. Flexor hallucis longus trauma C. Fracture of calcaneous F. Medial ankle sprain What condition would disqualify an athlete from participation in a contact/collision sport? A. Absent or undescended testicle B. Enlarged spleen C. Inguinal hernia D. Sickle cell trait B. Enlarged spleen Bradycardia that develops secondary to regular aerobic exercise is the result of what specific physiological adaptation? A. decreased respiratory rate B. decreased stroke volume C. increased heart rate D. increased respiratory rate E. increased stroke volume E. Increased stroke volume A 25-year-old athlete persons complaining of nausea and a general feeling of malaise. The athlete reports vomitting the previous night. This athlete has a history of antacid-relieved stomach maladies. To which of the following allied healthcare professionals should the athletic trainer refer to this athlete? A. Otolaryngologist B. Psychologist C. Internist D. Gastroenterologist E. Dietician D. Gastroenterologist What governing body regulates the fraudulent reporting of continuing education units by athletic trainers? A. American Alliance of Health, PE, Rec, Dance B. American Medical Association C. BOC, Inc D. CAATE E. NATA C. BOC, Inc At which point in the injury response cycle will the application of ice be MOST beneficial in reducing secondary hypoxia? A. Diapedesis and margination B. Pain and spasm C. Rehabilitation D. Repair phase E. Vascular and tissue damage E. Vascular and tissue damage Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior forearm. 2 teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals 7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths per minute, pale skin, conscious by lethargic. Question: When arriving on the ice to treat the injured athlete, the athletic trainer activates EMS and applies a pressure bandage to control bleeding. Which actions should AT take until arrival of EMS? A. apply tourniquet B. clean blood off the ice C. elevate affected arm D. elevate athletes legs E. instruct exposed teammates to clean blood off of themselves F. Instruct exposed teammates to remove their bloody equipment G. maintain athlete's body temperature C. elevate affected arm D. elevate athletes legs G. maintain athlete's body temperature Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior fore-arm. 2 teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals 7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths per minute, pale skin, conscious by lethargic. Question: Given location of the athlete's laceration, which of the following structures could be compromised by such an injury? A. Brachial Artery B. Flexor Digitorum Superficialis C. Median Nerve D. Pronator Teres E. Radial Artery F. Radial Nerve B. Flexor Digitorum Superficialis C. Median Nerve E. Radial Artery Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior forearm. 2 teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals 7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths per minute, pale skin, conscious by lethargic. Question: Ath is transported to ED where they find ath is positive for HBV. Which are methods of transmission for HBV? A. Contaminated Food B. Contaminated water C. Direct contact with blood D. Direct contact with perspiration E. Oral/fecal contact F. Unprotected sexual contact C. Direct contact with blood F. Unprotected sexual contact Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior forearm. 2 teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals 7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths per minute, pale skin, conscious by lethargic. Question: Ath is transported to ED where they find ath is positive for HBV. Which steps should athletic trainer take upon learning of the athlete's acute HBV diagnosis? A. Ensure the exposed team members have up to date HBV vaccines B. Inform team members that the athlete is positive for HBV C. Inform the state health department of the HBV outbreak D. Require the all team members are tested for HBV prior to next competition A. Ensure the exposed team members have up to date HBV vaccines 00:02 01:27 Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior fore-arm. 2 teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals 7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths per minute, pale skin, conscious by lethargic. Question: 3 days post surgery to repair structures athlete complains of pressure and pain in forearm, and there is decreased finger extension. Which of the following possible differential diagnosis should athletic trainer consider? A. Ape hand B. Dupuytren's contracture C. Pronator teres syndrome D. Bishop's hand E. Volkman's ischemic contracture E. Volkman's Ischemic Contracture Which statement best describes Raynaud's phenomenon? A. cold exposure causes vasospasm in ma-jor veins of hands B. cold exposure causes vasospasm of digi-tal arteries C. cold exposure causes vasodilation of digi-tal arteries D. heat exposure causes vasodilation of dig-ital arteries E. heat exposure causes vasodilation of ma-jor veins in hand B. Cold exposure causes vasospasm of digital arteries What is accepted method of immediate treatment for acute anterior compartment syndrome prior to referring to a physician? A. Apply moist heat and stretch limb B. Apply ice and compression and elevate limb C. Apply compression with elastic bandage D. Apply ice and elevate the limb E. Apply a lower leg air splint D. Apply ice and elevate the limb An athlete reports feeling irritable and fa-tigued on a regular basis. ATC notices that this athlete often stays on the field after practice to run extra sprints and also puts in extra time in the weight room. Ath has pre-sented with multiple overuse injuries during last two months and his overall performance has decreased. Based on the information, what condition should ATC suspect? A. Anorexia nervosa B. Depression C. OCD D. Overtraining syndrome E. SAD D. Overtraining Syndrome Which is MOST likely to result in medial tibial stress syndrome? A. pronation creating tension on proximal anterior tibialis attachment B. Pronation creating tension on the distal anterior tibialis attachment C. Pronation creating tension on proximal posterior tibialis attaachment D. Supination causing tension at the proxi-mal flexor digitorum attachment E. Supination causing tension on the proxi-mal flexor hallicus longus attachment C. Pronation creating tension on proximal posterior tibialis attaachment Which of the following impedes thermal effects of ultrasound? A. Applying US with area stretched B. Mixing petroleum based sports creams with US gel C. Using a crystal with low beam non-uniformity ratio D. Using hot pack prior to US E. Using treatment time of less than 3 minutes B. Mixing petroleum based sports creams with US gel Athlete has been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis. As part of treatment plan, ATC has decided to apply a counterforce brace. Which of the following options is the CORRECT placement for counterforce brace? A. at mid forearm B. directly on lateral epicondyle C. just distal to lateral epicondyle D. on pronator teres E. Proximal to lateral epicondyle C. Just distal to lateral epicondyle