SPORTS MEDICINE HOSA MASTER STUDY
SHEET 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
◉it is not the athletics trainer's responsibility to keep track of
documentation such as release and consent forms and waivers.
Answer: FALSE
◉an athletic philosophy and regulations document can include a
code of ethics; regulations about participating in school-sponsored
sports, such as a grade requirements and practice rules; and rules
about travel or team tryouts. Answer: TRUE
◉an athletic trainer should ignore any breaches of conduct by team
members and let the coach handle them. Answer: FALSE
◉Athletes and their parents or guardians usually file lawsuits
against an athletic trainer because they want to ruin the trainer's
career. Answer: FALSE
◉athletes who are about to participate in a sport should sign
consent and liability release forms and, if possible, should watch and
,educational video on the risks of participating in a particular sport.
Answer: TRUE
◉written standards for conduct, behavior, or moral philosophy are
known as a. Answer: code of ethics
◉according to the National Athletic
Trainers' Association Code of Ethics, members should respect the
rights, welfare, and _____ of all individuals. Answer: dignity
◉if there is a conflict between a professional code of ethics and the
laws of a particular state, the _________ prevails. Answer: law
◉acting in the best interests of individuals athletes as well as the
team as a whole is a _____ process. Answer: complex
◉failure to give reasonable care or to do what another prudent
person with similar experience, knowledge, or background would
have done under similar circumstances is called ________. Answer:
negligence
◉an athletes _____ records are confidential. Answer: medical
,◉when an athletic trainer keeps thorough and accurate paperwork,
it. Answer: establishes the athlete's assumption of risk.
◉ethics are essential for bringing about the best sports experience
for all participants. Answer: true
◉parents who are behaving ethically will. Answer: support all the
participants in an athletic contest
◉all sports medicine professionals should carry insurance to protect
against claims of. Answer: malpractice
◉in general, the sports medicine professional has which of the
following legal responsibilities:. Answer: instructing athletes to help
avoid injuries
◉steps that an athletic trainer can take to avoid legal wrongdoing
include. Answer: developing an emergency plan for all sports
◉the degree of care, skill, and diligence ordinarily exercised by other
caregivers under the same or similar circumstances is known as.
Answer: standard of care
, ◉what must be the primary goal of sports activities?. Answer: the
safety of the athletes
◉set of principles or values that influence behavior; morals. Answer:
ethics
◉touching someone without consent. Answer: battery
◉failure to give reasonable care. Answer: negligence
◉reducing the potential for injury. Answer: risk management
◉misconduct or lack of skill that results in injury to the patients or
client. Answer: malpractice
◉private or civil wrong against a person or her property. Answer:
tort
◉degree of skill and attention ordinarily given by others with the
same training in the same circumstances. Answer: standard of care
◉if an athletic trainer is not present, the ______ legally assumes the
trainer's responsibilities. Answer: coach
SHEET 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
◉it is not the athletics trainer's responsibility to keep track of
documentation such as release and consent forms and waivers.
Answer: FALSE
◉an athletic philosophy and regulations document can include a
code of ethics; regulations about participating in school-sponsored
sports, such as a grade requirements and practice rules; and rules
about travel or team tryouts. Answer: TRUE
◉an athletic trainer should ignore any breaches of conduct by team
members and let the coach handle them. Answer: FALSE
◉Athletes and their parents or guardians usually file lawsuits
against an athletic trainer because they want to ruin the trainer's
career. Answer: FALSE
◉athletes who are about to participate in a sport should sign
consent and liability release forms and, if possible, should watch and
,educational video on the risks of participating in a particular sport.
Answer: TRUE
◉written standards for conduct, behavior, or moral philosophy are
known as a. Answer: code of ethics
◉according to the National Athletic
Trainers' Association Code of Ethics, members should respect the
rights, welfare, and _____ of all individuals. Answer: dignity
◉if there is a conflict between a professional code of ethics and the
laws of a particular state, the _________ prevails. Answer: law
◉acting in the best interests of individuals athletes as well as the
team as a whole is a _____ process. Answer: complex
◉failure to give reasonable care or to do what another prudent
person with similar experience, knowledge, or background would
have done under similar circumstances is called ________. Answer:
negligence
◉an athletes _____ records are confidential. Answer: medical
,◉when an athletic trainer keeps thorough and accurate paperwork,
it. Answer: establishes the athlete's assumption of risk.
◉ethics are essential for bringing about the best sports experience
for all participants. Answer: true
◉parents who are behaving ethically will. Answer: support all the
participants in an athletic contest
◉all sports medicine professionals should carry insurance to protect
against claims of. Answer: malpractice
◉in general, the sports medicine professional has which of the
following legal responsibilities:. Answer: instructing athletes to help
avoid injuries
◉steps that an athletic trainer can take to avoid legal wrongdoing
include. Answer: developing an emergency plan for all sports
◉the degree of care, skill, and diligence ordinarily exercised by other
caregivers under the same or similar circumstances is known as.
Answer: standard of care
, ◉what must be the primary goal of sports activities?. Answer: the
safety of the athletes
◉set of principles or values that influence behavior; morals. Answer:
ethics
◉touching someone without consent. Answer: battery
◉failure to give reasonable care. Answer: negligence
◉reducing the potential for injury. Answer: risk management
◉misconduct or lack of skill that results in injury to the patients or
client. Answer: malpractice
◉private or civil wrong against a person or her property. Answer:
tort
◉degree of skill and attention ordinarily given by others with the
same training in the same circumstances. Answer: standard of care
◉if an athletic trainer is not present, the ______ legally assumes the
trainer's responsibilities. Answer: coach
