Sports Med Final Exam Questions and
Answers
Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of the term sports medicine? -
correct answer-The recognition, treatment, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation
of athletic injuries
organization that governs the 38000 plus members of the athletic training profession -
correct answer-NATA
organization that represents the professions of all registered physical therapists -
correct answer-APTA
organization that represents those who are interested in strength and conditioning -
correct answer-NSCA
organization that represents bone and joint physicians that work in sports medicine -
correct answer-AOSSM (American orthopedic society for sports medicine)
organization that sets guidelines and recommendations specific to all professionals in
sports medicine fields - correct answer-ACSM (American college of sports medicine)
organization that represents registered dietitians - correct answer-ADA
In the field of sports medicine, what are the personal precautions that you need to take
in order to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens and reduce the spread of
disease, and what are some of the steps that can also be taken to avoid the
transmission of a cold or flu virus to an entire athletic team? - correct answer-General
precautions to avoid getting infected could include simply washing your hands and
using hand sanitizer and lysoling. If an athlete were to become infected, they should be
separated from the team and the teammates should be encouraged not to drink or eat
after each other, share chapstick, or use other personal items that could contaminate
and spread easily.
Identify the 6 essential nutrients that the body needs to maintain good health (give
examples of food sources), and then discuss the nutritional advantages and
disadvantages of eating a meal that consists of a cheeseburger, french fries, and
chocolate milkshake. - correct answer-1) carbs (pasta)
2) protein (meat)
3) fats (avocado)
4) water
, 5) vitamins (citrus as source of vitamin C)
6) minerals (iron found in citrus)
-pretty balanced meal depending on quality of burger. high protein from burger meat,
complex carbs from bun and fries, and simple carbs/calcium/dairy from the milkshake.
protein is lasting energy, carbs are quick
What is the purpose of a code of ethics, such as those of the National Athletic Trainers'
Association (NATA) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)? -
correct answer-to hold members of the NATA and NSCA to a higher standard. It gives a
general outline for what is and is not acceptable to do in their profession.
Discuss how you would educate a female athlete who wants to lose 10 pounds prior to
the start of her competitive season about the appropriate methods, as well as the
dangerous methods, to help her lose weight. What are some warning signs of an eating
disorder? - correct answer-I would inform this athlete that just as you don't gain a ton of
weight overnight, you should not lose a ton of weight over night. It takes time and she
should not try and just lose those ten pounds in the matter of a week. Rather, she
should just focus on a more balanced diet and exercising to gain more lean muscle
mass. The worst thing for losing weight is to just decrease caloric consumption by a
large amount, especially for an athlete as she is expending so many calories. Warning
signs of an eating disorder would be a low sense of body image, a general fatigue, loss
of menstrual cycle, or stopping eating as much.
Which of the following is a universal requirement for any person who wants a career in
sports medicine, such as an athletic trainer, personal trainer, or strength and
conditioning specialist? - correct answer-cpr Certification
Universal Precautions include all of the following guidelines except: - correct answer-
Wash hands before removing gloves if they are contaminated with blood
If a uniform becomes saturated with blood, what is the proper action that should be
taken for the athlete to continue participation? - correct answer-The uniform should be
changed immediately
Which of the following sports is not considered high risk for transmission of bloodborne
pathogens (e.g., hepatitis B and HIV)? - correct answer-football
OSHA stands for: - correct answer-Occupational safety and health administration
In general, the sports medicine professional has which of the following legal
responsibilities? - correct answer-Properly instructing athletes to help them avoid
injuries
Which of the following is the body's most efficient source of energy? - correct answer-
carbohydrates
Answers
Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of the term sports medicine? -
correct answer-The recognition, treatment, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation
of athletic injuries
organization that governs the 38000 plus members of the athletic training profession -
correct answer-NATA
organization that represents the professions of all registered physical therapists -
correct answer-APTA
organization that represents those who are interested in strength and conditioning -
correct answer-NSCA
organization that represents bone and joint physicians that work in sports medicine -
correct answer-AOSSM (American orthopedic society for sports medicine)
organization that sets guidelines and recommendations specific to all professionals in
sports medicine fields - correct answer-ACSM (American college of sports medicine)
organization that represents registered dietitians - correct answer-ADA
In the field of sports medicine, what are the personal precautions that you need to take
in order to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens and reduce the spread of
disease, and what are some of the steps that can also be taken to avoid the
transmission of a cold or flu virus to an entire athletic team? - correct answer-General
precautions to avoid getting infected could include simply washing your hands and
using hand sanitizer and lysoling. If an athlete were to become infected, they should be
separated from the team and the teammates should be encouraged not to drink or eat
after each other, share chapstick, or use other personal items that could contaminate
and spread easily.
Identify the 6 essential nutrients that the body needs to maintain good health (give
examples of food sources), and then discuss the nutritional advantages and
disadvantages of eating a meal that consists of a cheeseburger, french fries, and
chocolate milkshake. - correct answer-1) carbs (pasta)
2) protein (meat)
3) fats (avocado)
4) water
, 5) vitamins (citrus as source of vitamin C)
6) minerals (iron found in citrus)
-pretty balanced meal depending on quality of burger. high protein from burger meat,
complex carbs from bun and fries, and simple carbs/calcium/dairy from the milkshake.
protein is lasting energy, carbs are quick
What is the purpose of a code of ethics, such as those of the National Athletic Trainers'
Association (NATA) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)? -
correct answer-to hold members of the NATA and NSCA to a higher standard. It gives a
general outline for what is and is not acceptable to do in their profession.
Discuss how you would educate a female athlete who wants to lose 10 pounds prior to
the start of her competitive season about the appropriate methods, as well as the
dangerous methods, to help her lose weight. What are some warning signs of an eating
disorder? - correct answer-I would inform this athlete that just as you don't gain a ton of
weight overnight, you should not lose a ton of weight over night. It takes time and she
should not try and just lose those ten pounds in the matter of a week. Rather, she
should just focus on a more balanced diet and exercising to gain more lean muscle
mass. The worst thing for losing weight is to just decrease caloric consumption by a
large amount, especially for an athlete as she is expending so many calories. Warning
signs of an eating disorder would be a low sense of body image, a general fatigue, loss
of menstrual cycle, or stopping eating as much.
Which of the following is a universal requirement for any person who wants a career in
sports medicine, such as an athletic trainer, personal trainer, or strength and
conditioning specialist? - correct answer-cpr Certification
Universal Precautions include all of the following guidelines except: - correct answer-
Wash hands before removing gloves if they are contaminated with blood
If a uniform becomes saturated with blood, what is the proper action that should be
taken for the athlete to continue participation? - correct answer-The uniform should be
changed immediately
Which of the following sports is not considered high risk for transmission of bloodborne
pathogens (e.g., hepatitis B and HIV)? - correct answer-football
OSHA stands for: - correct answer-Occupational safety and health administration
In general, the sports medicine professional has which of the following legal
responsibilities? - correct answer-Properly instructing athletes to help them avoid
injuries
Which of the following is the body's most efficient source of energy? - correct answer-
carbohydrates
