BOC EXAM 2026 FINAL PAPER
PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
ACCURATE A+
◉ Various massage types are used in conjunction with therapeutic
exercise to assist with soft tissue mobilization. what are the characterizes
of the following massage techniques?
a. combination of compression with broadening and muscle stripping
b. deep pressure cross fiber stroking
c. ischemic compression
d. lifting and kneading
e. rapid shaking
f. stroking of the skin
g. tapping or pounding
1. petrissage
2. neuromuscular
3. effleurage
4. active assisted
5. vibration
6. tapotement
7. friction. Answer: a. 4
b. 7
,c. 2
d. 1
e. 5
f. 3
g. 6
◉ An 18 year old intercollegiate athlete enters the athletic training
facility with complaints of not feeling well. Which of the following
findings warrants a referral to a physician for diagnosis and treatment?
(choose all that apply)
a. dry cough
b. high fever
c. malaise
d. nasal congestion
e. post nasal drip
f. purulent nasal discharge. Answer: b. high fever
f. purulent nasal discharge
◉ Which of the following signs and symptoms are found in a person
suffering from anxiety disorder? (choose all that apply)
a. appetite disturbance
b. failure to follow directions
,c. fear of losing control
d. intense fear of being overweight
e. irritability
f. giving away personal items
g. recurrent and persistent thoughts
h. sleep impairment. Answer: a. appetite disturbance
c. fear of losing control
e. irritability
h. sleep impairment
◉ According to the NATA position statement which of the following is
the MOST appropriate initial response for an exertional heat stroke?
a. Apply ice bags to the patient's major arteries
b. Douse the patient with cool water
c. Activate emergency medical transport
d. Immerse the patient in ice water
e. Place the patient in the shade. Answer: d. Immerse the patient in ice
water
◉ In what position should an athlete's lower extremity be placed when
applying a hip spica wrap for an adductor strain? (choose all that apply)
a. full knee flexion
, b. hip extension
c. hip ER
d. hip flexion
e. hip IR
f. knee extension
g. slight knee flexion. Answer: d. hip flexion
e. hip IR
g. slight knee flexion
◉ What should be suspected in any patient that collapses and is
unresponsive?
a. cervical spine injury
b. diabetes mellitus
c. exertional heat stroke
d. exertional sickling
e. sudden cardiac arrest. Answer: e. sudden cardiac arrest
◉ When cleaning up dried blood, an athletic trainer is at GREATEST
risk for contracting which of the following?
A. hepatitis A
B. hepatitis B
C. hepatitis C
PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
ACCURATE A+
◉ Various massage types are used in conjunction with therapeutic
exercise to assist with soft tissue mobilization. what are the characterizes
of the following massage techniques?
a. combination of compression with broadening and muscle stripping
b. deep pressure cross fiber stroking
c. ischemic compression
d. lifting and kneading
e. rapid shaking
f. stroking of the skin
g. tapping or pounding
1. petrissage
2. neuromuscular
3. effleurage
4. active assisted
5. vibration
6. tapotement
7. friction. Answer: a. 4
b. 7
,c. 2
d. 1
e. 5
f. 3
g. 6
◉ An 18 year old intercollegiate athlete enters the athletic training
facility with complaints of not feeling well. Which of the following
findings warrants a referral to a physician for diagnosis and treatment?
(choose all that apply)
a. dry cough
b. high fever
c. malaise
d. nasal congestion
e. post nasal drip
f. purulent nasal discharge. Answer: b. high fever
f. purulent nasal discharge
◉ Which of the following signs and symptoms are found in a person
suffering from anxiety disorder? (choose all that apply)
a. appetite disturbance
b. failure to follow directions
,c. fear of losing control
d. intense fear of being overweight
e. irritability
f. giving away personal items
g. recurrent and persistent thoughts
h. sleep impairment. Answer: a. appetite disturbance
c. fear of losing control
e. irritability
h. sleep impairment
◉ According to the NATA position statement which of the following is
the MOST appropriate initial response for an exertional heat stroke?
a. Apply ice bags to the patient's major arteries
b. Douse the patient with cool water
c. Activate emergency medical transport
d. Immerse the patient in ice water
e. Place the patient in the shade. Answer: d. Immerse the patient in ice
water
◉ In what position should an athlete's lower extremity be placed when
applying a hip spica wrap for an adductor strain? (choose all that apply)
a. full knee flexion
, b. hip extension
c. hip ER
d. hip flexion
e. hip IR
f. knee extension
g. slight knee flexion. Answer: d. hip flexion
e. hip IR
g. slight knee flexion
◉ What should be suspected in any patient that collapses and is
unresponsive?
a. cervical spine injury
b. diabetes mellitus
c. exertional heat stroke
d. exertional sickling
e. sudden cardiac arrest. Answer: e. sudden cardiac arrest
◉ When cleaning up dried blood, an athletic trainer is at GREATEST
risk for contracting which of the following?
A. hepatitis A
B. hepatitis B
C. hepatitis C
