Sports Medicine Final Exam Questions
and Answers
Which of the following is part of the sports medicine team? - correct answer-Exercise
Physiologist Coach Certified Athletic TrainerAll the above (Exercise Physiologist,
Certified athletic trainer, Coach)
in the absence of a certified athletic trainer a coach must be able to do all of the
following
except - correct answer-Diagnose injuries
the athletic trainer is most directly responsible for all the phases of health care in an
athletic environment except - correct answer-Medical diagnosis of athletic injuries
Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the coach on the sports med team? -
correct answer-Make decisions on returning athletes to practice and competition
following an injury
Which of the following statements best fits the team physician? - correct answer-Is the
final authority in determining when an injured athlete can return to practice and
competition
Which of the following individuals is
NOT
considered a fitness professional? - correct answer-Athletic Trainer
Which of the following members of the sports medicine team should be consulted for
problems and lesions
on the skin? - correct answer-Dermatologist
Which of the following organizations does
NOT
offer certifications for personal fitness trainers? - correct answer-BOC
The American College of Sports Medicine is the national organization that sets
standards for the certification
of athletic trainers. - correct answer-False
It is not important for a coach to further his/her knowledge of the sport. - correct answer-
False
, In a high school setting the school nurse has the responsibility for recognition of sports
injuries. - correct answer-False
It is the team physician's responsibility to determine an athlete's health status using a
physical examination. - correct answer-True
The team physician works primarily under the supervision of the athletic trainer; who is
ultimately
responsible for directing the total health care of the athlete. - correct answer-False
The focus of the fitness professional is to improve an athlete's level of performance. -
correct answer-True
Once an athlete returns to the weight room with the strength and conditioning coach
following an injury, the
athletic trainer does not have any responsibilities for this athlete's training regimen. -
correct answer-False
Identify six support personnel who can assist in the total health care plan for athletes? -
correct answer-Podiatrist, nutritionist, sports psychologist, chiropractor, exercise
physiologist, and personal trainer.
OSHA stands for: - correct answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The primary purpose of a preseason health exam is to: - correct answer-Identify
whether an athlete is at risk before he/she participates
Which of the following protects the privacy of a student's educational record? - correct
answer-FERPA
Which of the following regulates how an athlete's health information can be shared? -
correct answer-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What would be considered an inappropriate policy for an Athletic Health Care Facility? -
correct answer-Tennis shoes because the soft soles are allowed on the treatment tables
Which of the following types of documentation should be used as a sign-in record for
patients? - correct answer-Treatment log
During an orthopedic assessment, shrugging the shoulders tests which of the following:
- correct answer-The trapezius muscle
Which of the following conditions does
NOT
indicate a possible medical disqualification from
collision/contact sports? - correct answer-Diabetes
and Answers
Which of the following is part of the sports medicine team? - correct answer-Exercise
Physiologist Coach Certified Athletic TrainerAll the above (Exercise Physiologist,
Certified athletic trainer, Coach)
in the absence of a certified athletic trainer a coach must be able to do all of the
following
except - correct answer-Diagnose injuries
the athletic trainer is most directly responsible for all the phases of health care in an
athletic environment except - correct answer-Medical diagnosis of athletic injuries
Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the coach on the sports med team? -
correct answer-Make decisions on returning athletes to practice and competition
following an injury
Which of the following statements best fits the team physician? - correct answer-Is the
final authority in determining when an injured athlete can return to practice and
competition
Which of the following individuals is
NOT
considered a fitness professional? - correct answer-Athletic Trainer
Which of the following members of the sports medicine team should be consulted for
problems and lesions
on the skin? - correct answer-Dermatologist
Which of the following organizations does
NOT
offer certifications for personal fitness trainers? - correct answer-BOC
The American College of Sports Medicine is the national organization that sets
standards for the certification
of athletic trainers. - correct answer-False
It is not important for a coach to further his/her knowledge of the sport. - correct answer-
False
, In a high school setting the school nurse has the responsibility for recognition of sports
injuries. - correct answer-False
It is the team physician's responsibility to determine an athlete's health status using a
physical examination. - correct answer-True
The team physician works primarily under the supervision of the athletic trainer; who is
ultimately
responsible for directing the total health care of the athlete. - correct answer-False
The focus of the fitness professional is to improve an athlete's level of performance. -
correct answer-True
Once an athlete returns to the weight room with the strength and conditioning coach
following an injury, the
athletic trainer does not have any responsibilities for this athlete's training regimen. -
correct answer-False
Identify six support personnel who can assist in the total health care plan for athletes? -
correct answer-Podiatrist, nutritionist, sports psychologist, chiropractor, exercise
physiologist, and personal trainer.
OSHA stands for: - correct answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The primary purpose of a preseason health exam is to: - correct answer-Identify
whether an athlete is at risk before he/she participates
Which of the following protects the privacy of a student's educational record? - correct
answer-FERPA
Which of the following regulates how an athlete's health information can be shared? -
correct answer-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What would be considered an inappropriate policy for an Athletic Health Care Facility? -
correct answer-Tennis shoes because the soft soles are allowed on the treatment tables
Which of the following types of documentation should be used as a sign-in record for
patients? - correct answer-Treatment log
During an orthopedic assessment, shrugging the shoulders tests which of the following:
- correct answer-The trapezius muscle
Which of the following conditions does
NOT
indicate a possible medical disqualification from
collision/contact sports? - correct answer-Diabetes
