True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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Individuals working in the field of sports medicine must complete at least 4 years of
medical school training.
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2.
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To
get fit and stay in shape, athletes should not involve themselves in strenuous exercise more than
once every other week.
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3.
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Athletic competition involves a high risk of injury.
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4.
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Chiropractors provide adjustment and manipulation of the muscular
system.
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5.
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Today’s athletes range in age from early adolescence through senior
citizens.
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6.
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Athletic competition and participation has dwindled in the past few
decades.
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Athletic training involves instructing coaches on how to be successful in their
sport.
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8.
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Title
IX from the early 1970s is one of the reasons athletic trainers are in such great demand
today.
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9.
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Certification for athletic trainers requires an associate’s degree from a
community college.
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10.
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The
designations CAT or ATC are applied to those who pass the athletic trainer’s
certification examination.
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11.
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A
good precaution for athletic trainers is to inspect practice and game facilities daily.
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12.
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Fanny
packs worn by athletic trainers allow supplies to be brought directly to the athlete on the playing
field.
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13.
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If a
stairway has a handrail, it is best to use it for support instead of one of the
crutches.
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14.
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Athletic training programs have historically involved students in the direct treatment
of the school’s athletes.
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15.
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One
of the most challenging issues in using ATSAs is providing transportation to and from practices and
games.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Sports medicine specialists include all of the following,
except: a. | Family and team
doctors | b. | Certified athletic trainers | c. | Chiropractors | d. | Sports psychologists | e. | All of the above
specialists are involved in sports medicine. | | |
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The
athlete’s circle of care is centered on the a. | athlete | d. | family doctor | b. | coach | e. | certified
athletic trainer | c. | parents | | | | |
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All
of the following board certified physician programs provide eligibility for a subspecialty
qualification in sports medicine, except: a. | Family practice | d. | Geriatrics | b. | Emergency
medicine | e. | Pediatrics | c. | Internal medicine | | | | |
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19.
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Which
of the following is true of a CSCS and/or NSCA-CPT credentialed specialist? a. | Each state sets
standards for certification. | b. | They work exclusively in health and fitness clubs across the
country. | c. | Specialists can hold both
credentials. | d. | These specialists work mostly with medium to large
groups. | e. | None of the above. | | |
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20.
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A new
protein supplement has recently hit the market. Whom should an athlete turn to for
advice? a. | Sports
psychologist | d. | Coach | b. | Family doctor | e. | Physical therapist | c. | Sports
nutritionist | | | | |
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Teaching the athlete how to compete without injury is the responsibility of
the a. | certified
athletic trainer | d. | coach | b. | parents | e. | sports nutritionist | c. | physical
therapist | | | | |
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Sports psychologists are found in all of the following settings,
except: a. | Educational
institutions | b. | Clinical settings | c. | Health and
fitness centers | d. | Professional sports teams | e. | All of the above
are settings where sports psychologists can be found. | | |
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Which
of the following roles do coaches play? a. | Direct athletic activities | d. | Referral to other specialists | b. | Trainer for
younger athletes | e. | All of the
above. | c. | First aid for injuries | | | | |
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Which
of the following is not true of today’s athletic trainers? a. | Athletic
training is an AMA recognized allied health profession. | b. | Certified
athletic trainers are highly educated and skilled professionals. | c. | They can be
found in schools, clinics, and on professional sports teams. | d. | Athletic
trainers typically work a full 40-hour work week, with little overtime. | e. | All of the above
statements are true. | | |
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Certified athletic trainers are likely to be found in all of the following settings,
except: a. | Public and
private high schools | d. | Little League
competitions | b. | Health and fitness centers | e. | Professional sports teams | c. | Olympic
teams | | | | |
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26.
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The
practice domains of athletic training include all of the following, except: a. | Immediate
care | b. | Prevention | c. | Writing prescriptions | d. | Organization and
administration | e. | Recognition, evaluation, and
assessment | | |
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27.
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To
minimize exposure to lawsuits, athletic trainers should a. | always keep the
door to the training room unlocked, for access by coaches and athletes | b. | consult the team
physician only when a lawsuit seems imminent | c. | inspect practice
and game facilities on a monthly basis | d. | leave parent contact up to the coach and their
assistants | e. | keep proper documentation and maintain accurate
records | | |
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28.
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Which
of the following would not likely be found in the wet area of the training
room? a. | Computer | b. | Whirlpool | c. | Ice
machine | d. | Hydrocollator | e. | All of the above
are ideally part of the wet area. | | |
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29.
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A
ground fault interrupter is an electrical device most similar to a. | an on-off
switch | d. | a dimmer
switch | b. | an electric bulb socket | e. | an electric generator | c. | a circuit
breaker | | | | |
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30.
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Which
of the following is not a specification for athletic training room
facilities? a. | Office space
should be provided when an athlete’s privacy is an issue. | b. | Storage cabinets
should remain open at all times for easy access. | c. | Telephone access
is necessary, with emergency numbers posted clearly. | d. | To maintain the
security of computer files, the computer should be placed in the office. | e. | Electrical
outlets should be grounded. | | |
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31.
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Which
of the following is considered a member of a training room’s support staff? a. | Team
doctor | d. | Certified
athletic trainers | b. | Student trainers | e. | Physical therapist | c. | Program
director | | | | |
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32.
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Which
of the following should not be part of the injury management policy? a. | All injuries
must be reported to the athletic trainer as soon as possible. | b. | Athletic
trainers are responsible for scheduling further medical assistance, if
necessary. | c. | All training staff will maintain the confidentiality of
privileged information. | d. | All status updates on players are to be made by the athletic
trainer directly to the coach. | e. | Student trainers are not responsible for making the final
decision regarding an athlete’s playing status. | | |
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