TEXAS ATHLETIC TRAINER LICENSING EXAM – PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
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CORE DOMAINS
Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
Immediate and Emergency Care
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being
Texas Occupations Code and Administrative Rules
Medical Ethics and Legal Liability
Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the competency and
readiness of candidates seeking licensure as athletic trainers in the state of Texas. This
examination assesses a broad spectrum of critical skills, including clinical evaluation,
emergency management, and the application of therapeutic interventions. The structure
utilizes multiple-choice questions and complex, scenario-based inquiries to simulate
real-world clinical environments. There is a significant emphasis on evidence-based
practice, ethical decision-making, and strict adherence to state regulatory standards.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate advanced critical thinking and the ability to
apply foundational knowledge to ensure the safety and optimal recovery of the
physically active population.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Under the Texas Occupations Code, how many clock hours of clinical experience
must an applicant for an athletic trainer license complete under the supervision
of a licensed athletic trainer?
A. 1,200 hours
B. 1,500 hours
C. 1,800 hours
D. 2,000 hours
🟢 C. 1,800 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Per the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
requirements for athletic trainer licensure, applicants must complete at least 1,800
hours of apprenticeship/clinical experience over a period of at least five semesters.
2. Which of the following describes the legal concept where an athletic trainer fails
to perform a legal duty?
A. Malfeasance
B. Misfeasance
C. Nonfeasance
D. Sovereign Immunity
🟢 C. Nonfeasance
🔴 RATIONALE: Nonfeasance, also known as an act of omission, occurs when an
individual fails to perform a legal duty that they are required to do, such as failing to
refer an injured athlete for medical evaluation.
, 3. During a pre-participation physical, a high school athlete presents with a blood
pressure reading of 145/95 mmHg. According to current hypertension guidelines,
this is classified as:
A. Elevated
B. Stage 1 Hypertension
C. Stage 2 Hypertension
D. Hypertensive Crisis
🟢 C. Stage 2 Hypertension
🔴 RATIONALE: Stage 2 Hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure of at least 140
mmHg or a diastolic pressure of at least 90 mmHg.
4. An athlete sustains a blow to the lateral aspect of the knee while the foot is
planted. Which structure is most likely to be injured?
A. Lateral Collateral Ligament
B. Medial Collateral Ligament
C. Posterior Cruciate Ligament
D. Lateral Meniscus
🟢 B. Medial Collateral Ligament
🔴 RATIONALE: A valgus force applied to the lateral aspect of the knee typically
results in a sprain or tear of the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL).
5. Which of the following is a heat-dissipating mechanism that involves the
movement of air or water across the body surface?
, A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Evaporation
🟢 B. Convection
🔴 RATIONALE: Convection is the process of heat loss through the movement of a
medium (air or water) over the surface of the body.
6. In Texas, a licensed athletic trainer must work under the direction of which
healthcare professional?
A. Physical Therapist
B. Chiropractor
C. Licensed Physician
D. Athletic Director
🟢 C. Licensed Physician
🔴 RATIONALE: The Texas Athletic Trainers Act requires that licensed athletic trainers
practice under the direction of a physician licensed by the Texas Medical Board.
7. Which of the following conditions is characterized by a core body temperature
exceeding 104°F (40°C) and central nervous system dysfunction?
A. Heat Exhaustion
B. Heat Syncope
C. Exertional Heat Stroke
D. Heat Cramps
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
CORE DOMAINS
Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
Immediate and Emergency Care
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being
Texas Occupations Code and Administrative Rules
Medical Ethics and Legal Liability
Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the competency and
readiness of candidates seeking licensure as athletic trainers in the state of Texas. This
examination assesses a broad spectrum of critical skills, including clinical evaluation,
emergency management, and the application of therapeutic interventions. The structure
utilizes multiple-choice questions and complex, scenario-based inquiries to simulate
real-world clinical environments. There is a significant emphasis on evidence-based
practice, ethical decision-making, and strict adherence to state regulatory standards.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate advanced critical thinking and the ability to
apply foundational knowledge to ensure the safety and optimal recovery of the
physically active population.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Under the Texas Occupations Code, how many clock hours of clinical experience
must an applicant for an athletic trainer license complete under the supervision
of a licensed athletic trainer?
A. 1,200 hours
B. 1,500 hours
C. 1,800 hours
D. 2,000 hours
🟢 C. 1,800 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Per the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
requirements for athletic trainer licensure, applicants must complete at least 1,800
hours of apprenticeship/clinical experience over a period of at least five semesters.
2. Which of the following describes the legal concept where an athletic trainer fails
to perform a legal duty?
A. Malfeasance
B. Misfeasance
C. Nonfeasance
D. Sovereign Immunity
🟢 C. Nonfeasance
🔴 RATIONALE: Nonfeasance, also known as an act of omission, occurs when an
individual fails to perform a legal duty that they are required to do, such as failing to
refer an injured athlete for medical evaluation.
, 3. During a pre-participation physical, a high school athlete presents with a blood
pressure reading of 145/95 mmHg. According to current hypertension guidelines,
this is classified as:
A. Elevated
B. Stage 1 Hypertension
C. Stage 2 Hypertension
D. Hypertensive Crisis
🟢 C. Stage 2 Hypertension
🔴 RATIONALE: Stage 2 Hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure of at least 140
mmHg or a diastolic pressure of at least 90 mmHg.
4. An athlete sustains a blow to the lateral aspect of the knee while the foot is
planted. Which structure is most likely to be injured?
A. Lateral Collateral Ligament
B. Medial Collateral Ligament
C. Posterior Cruciate Ligament
D. Lateral Meniscus
🟢 B. Medial Collateral Ligament
🔴 RATIONALE: A valgus force applied to the lateral aspect of the knee typically
results in a sprain or tear of the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL).
5. Which of the following is a heat-dissipating mechanism that involves the
movement of air or water across the body surface?
, A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Evaporation
🟢 B. Convection
🔴 RATIONALE: Convection is the process of heat loss through the movement of a
medium (air or water) over the surface of the body.
6. In Texas, a licensed athletic trainer must work under the direction of which
healthcare professional?
A. Physical Therapist
B. Chiropractor
C. Licensed Physician
D. Athletic Director
🟢 C. Licensed Physician
🔴 RATIONALE: The Texas Athletic Trainers Act requires that licensed athletic trainers
practice under the direction of a physician licensed by the Texas Medical Board.
7. Which of the following conditions is characterized by a core body temperature
exceeding 104°F (40°C) and central nervous system dysfunction?
A. Heat Exhaustion
B. Heat Syncope
C. Exertional Heat Stroke
D. Heat Cramps
