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Texas Athletic Trainer License Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE (ALL CONTENTS COVERED)
The Texas Athletic Trainer License Exam evaluates your ability to legally and safely practice athletic
training in Texas. It covers licensure rules through TDLR, scope of practice, emergency response skills,
concussion recognition and return-to-play decisions, orthopedic injury evaluation, rehabilitation
planning, therapeutic modalities, taping and bracing, strength and conditioning principles,
environmental illness management, general medical conditions affecting athletes, medication policies,
documentation standards, and legal/ethical responsibilities including confidentiality and professional
misconduct prevention.
✅ PART 3: 50 SCENARIO-BASED MCQs (BATCH 1: QUESTIONS 1–50)
1.
A high school athlete collapses during conditioning in hot weather, has altered mental status, and hot
dry skin. What is the best immediate action?
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A. Move athlete to shade and give small sips of water slowly
B. Activate EMS and begin rapid cold-water immersion while monitoring airway and breathing
C. Allow athlete to rest and reassess in thirty minutes
D. Stretch the athlete’s legs and massage cramps until symptoms resolve
Answer: B
Rationale: Heat stroke is life-threatening; rapid cooling and EMS activation are required immediately.
2.
An athlete reports dizziness and tingling fingers after breathing rapidly during anxiety before
competition. What is the most likely cause?
A. Exertional heat stroke
B. Hyperventilation causing respiratory alkalosis
C. Hypoglycemia requiring immediate glucose gel
D. Concussion requiring emergency transport
Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid breathing causes CO₂ reduction and tingling symptoms typical of hyperventilation.
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3.
A football player takes a helmet-to-helmet hit and appears confused, repeatedly asking the same
questions. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Allow continued play if symptoms resolve within five minutes
B. Remove athlete from play and begin concussion evaluation with referral as needed
C. Give NSAIDs and allow return if headache improves
D. Allow return only if athlete passes a strength test
Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion and repetitive questioning strongly indicate concussion requiring removal and
assessment.
4.
A coach insists an athlete with suspected concussion should return because it is a championship game.
What should the athletic trainer do?
A. Allow return if the athlete wants to play
B. Follow concussion protocol and keep athlete out until medically cleared
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C. Ask parents for permission to return immediately
D. Allow return after applying ice and retesting balance
Answer: B
Rationale: Medical safety and protocol override game importance; returning risks second-impact
syndrome.
5.
An athlete has an open bleeding wound on the forearm during practice. What is the correct infection
control response?
A. Cover with tape only and allow practice to continue
B. Stop participation, apply gloves, control bleeding, clean wound, and cover securely before return
C. Allow practice to continue as long as blood does not drip
D. Have another athlete apply pressure without gloves to save time
Answer: B
Rationale: Universal precautions require gloves and proper wound care before participation resumes.
6.
Texas Athletic Trainer License Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE (ALL CONTENTS COVERED)
The Texas Athletic Trainer License Exam evaluates your ability to legally and safely practice athletic
training in Texas. It covers licensure rules through TDLR, scope of practice, emergency response skills,
concussion recognition and return-to-play decisions, orthopedic injury evaluation, rehabilitation
planning, therapeutic modalities, taping and bracing, strength and conditioning principles,
environmental illness management, general medical conditions affecting athletes, medication policies,
documentation standards, and legal/ethical responsibilities including confidentiality and professional
misconduct prevention.
✅ PART 3: 50 SCENARIO-BASED MCQs (BATCH 1: QUESTIONS 1–50)
1.
A high school athlete collapses during conditioning in hot weather, has altered mental status, and hot
dry skin. What is the best immediate action?
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A. Move athlete to shade and give small sips of water slowly
B. Activate EMS and begin rapid cold-water immersion while monitoring airway and breathing
C. Allow athlete to rest and reassess in thirty minutes
D. Stretch the athlete’s legs and massage cramps until symptoms resolve
Answer: B
Rationale: Heat stroke is life-threatening; rapid cooling and EMS activation are required immediately.
2.
An athlete reports dizziness and tingling fingers after breathing rapidly during anxiety before
competition. What is the most likely cause?
A. Exertional heat stroke
B. Hyperventilation causing respiratory alkalosis
C. Hypoglycemia requiring immediate glucose gel
D. Concussion requiring emergency transport
Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid breathing causes CO₂ reduction and tingling symptoms typical of hyperventilation.
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3.
A football player takes a helmet-to-helmet hit and appears confused, repeatedly asking the same
questions. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Allow continued play if symptoms resolve within five minutes
B. Remove athlete from play and begin concussion evaluation with referral as needed
C. Give NSAIDs and allow return if headache improves
D. Allow return only if athlete passes a strength test
Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion and repetitive questioning strongly indicate concussion requiring removal and
assessment.
4.
A coach insists an athlete with suspected concussion should return because it is a championship game.
What should the athletic trainer do?
A. Allow return if the athlete wants to play
B. Follow concussion protocol and keep athlete out until medically cleared
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C. Ask parents for permission to return immediately
D. Allow return after applying ice and retesting balance
Answer: B
Rationale: Medical safety and protocol override game importance; returning risks second-impact
syndrome.
5.
An athlete has an open bleeding wound on the forearm during practice. What is the correct infection
control response?
A. Cover with tape only and allow practice to continue
B. Stop participation, apply gloves, control bleeding, clean wound, and cover securely before return
C. Allow practice to continue as long as blood does not drip
D. Have another athlete apply pressure without gloves to save time
Answer: B
Rationale: Universal precautions require gloves and proper wound care before participation resumes.
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