Sports Injury Management and the Athletic Trainer

Question 2
An athlete has sustained an internal injury. Which professional should take charge in treating this injury?
A. Coach B. Team physician C. Physical therapist D. School nurse E. Emergency service technician

Question 3
All but which of the following are rules concerning eligibility to take the NATABOC examination?
A. Clinical hours gained while working as a high school student athletic trainer can count as part of the total clinical hour requirement B. Twenty-five percent of a candidate's total clinical hours must be obtained
while working in contact/collision sports C. The student must show proof of current basic CPR D. The student must show proof of graduation at the baccalaureate level E. The student must show proof of successful completion of anatomy, physiology,
basic athletic training and kinesiology courses

Question 4
What are the continuing education requirements for a certified athletic trainer?
a. Eight continuing education units are required over a three year period
b. Six continuing education units are required over a three year period
c. Current proof of CPR certification is required at least once during the CEU period
d. Teaching athletic training classes count toward CEU's
e. Supervising student athletic trainers count toward CEU's
A. a and b B. a, c and e C. a and c D. b, c and d E. a, d and e

Question 5
While preparing for a soccer tournament, the athletic trainer fails to check the field for water sprinklers. During competition, an athlete trips over a sprinkler head and sustains a severe shoulder injury. The athletic trainer is at risk for __________________.
A. Failure to secure informed consent B. Failure to warn C. Failure to report the accident D. Negligence E. Lack of product liability

Question 6
Athlete information records that are kept in an athletic training kit especially during away contests are referred to as:
A. Medical history forms B. Medical information cards C. Consent forms D. Accident reports E. Treatment logs

Question 7
A traditional athletic training setting is most likely to be seen in a:
A. High school setting B. Industrial setting C. University wellness program D. Sports medicine clinic E. Cardiac rehabilitation/exercise clinic

Question 8
All but which of the following are considered related support staff on the sports medicine team?
A. Nutritionist B. Sport psychologist C. Gynecologist D. Pharmacist E. Dentist

Question 9
Which best illustrates a health care administration duty of an athletic trainer?
A. Educating parents, staff, coaches and athletes about the rehabilitation process B. Developing interpersonal communication skills by interacting in a professional manner C. Establishing written guidelines for injury/illness management D. Designing and fitting custom protective devices E. Administering first aid

Question 10
An enlarged spleen would disqualify an athlete from:
A. Football B. Running C. Golf D. Swimming E. Stationary cycling

Essay Question #1
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You have just been named the first athletic trainer at a major high school and must develop a primary sports medicine team. What individuals might be included on the team?

Essay Question #2
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What duties will the team physician have on the sports medicine team?

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