BOC EXAM 2026 PROFESSIONAL
SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
◉ 1. Endurance
3. Flexibility
5. Sport-specific skills
6. Strength. Answer: 11. An athletic trainer is treating an athlete who is
recovering from a severe hamstring injury. During the most recent re-
evaluation the athletic trainer notes the following:
a. The athlete has no acute inflammation
b. The athlete is pain free
c. There is no swelling in the injury site
d. The athlete's AROM is equal bilaterally
i. What other componetns MUST be evaluated by the athletic trainer to
determine the athlete's readiness to return to full sports participation?
Choose all that apply.
1. Endurance
2. Femoral pulse
3. Flexibility
4. Insurance status
5. Sport-specific skills
6. Strength
,◉ 5. Anterior compartment syndrome. Answer: 36. During evaluation of
a patient, an athletic trainer observes the following signs and symptoms
a. Anterior lower leg is hard and painful to touch
b. Numbness on the dorsum of the foot
c. Dorsal pedis pulse is diminished
i. What condition should the athletic trainer suspect?
Choose only one.
1. Syndesmotic ankle sprain
2. Medial tibial stress syndrome
3. Fibular fracture
4. Deep vein thrombophlebitis
5. Anterior compartment syndrome
◉ 5. Refer for further evaluation. Answer: 29. After treating an athlete
for thoracic outlet syndrome for three days, the athlete returns to the
athletic training room complaining of continued decreasing ball velocity
and a tired and heavy arm. The athletic trainer reevaluates the athlete
with the following findings:
a. Noticeable swelling in the athelte's pitching arm
b. Normal and symmetrical radial pulse
c. Cool skin temperature to the touch
d. Normal (5/5) strength in wrist flexion, wrist extension, elbow flexion,
and elbow extension
, i. When considered collectively, what action should the athletic trainer
take at this time? Choose only one.
1. Apply electrical stimulation for edema reduction
2. Apply compression sleeve and elevate
3. Continue strengthening, stretching, and ice treatment
4. Perform a milking massage
5. Refer for further evaluation
◉ a. "I felt a sharp twinge in the back of my thigh.". Answer: 52. Which
statement would be included in the subjective section of the SOAP
notes? Choose only one.
a. "I felt a sharp twinge in the back of my thigh."
b. First degree (knee) MCL sprain
c. The athlete has limited active ROM due to pain
d. The athlete has a positive Lachman's sign on the left knee
e. The athlete will have no contact for three days
◉ a. Achilles tendonitis
c. Lateral ankle sprain
SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
◉ 1. Endurance
3. Flexibility
5. Sport-specific skills
6. Strength. Answer: 11. An athletic trainer is treating an athlete who is
recovering from a severe hamstring injury. During the most recent re-
evaluation the athletic trainer notes the following:
a. The athlete has no acute inflammation
b. The athlete is pain free
c. There is no swelling in the injury site
d. The athlete's AROM is equal bilaterally
i. What other componetns MUST be evaluated by the athletic trainer to
determine the athlete's readiness to return to full sports participation?
Choose all that apply.
1. Endurance
2. Femoral pulse
3. Flexibility
4. Insurance status
5. Sport-specific skills
6. Strength
,◉ 5. Anterior compartment syndrome. Answer: 36. During evaluation of
a patient, an athletic trainer observes the following signs and symptoms
a. Anterior lower leg is hard and painful to touch
b. Numbness on the dorsum of the foot
c. Dorsal pedis pulse is diminished
i. What condition should the athletic trainer suspect?
Choose only one.
1. Syndesmotic ankle sprain
2. Medial tibial stress syndrome
3. Fibular fracture
4. Deep vein thrombophlebitis
5. Anterior compartment syndrome
◉ 5. Refer for further evaluation. Answer: 29. After treating an athlete
for thoracic outlet syndrome for three days, the athlete returns to the
athletic training room complaining of continued decreasing ball velocity
and a tired and heavy arm. The athletic trainer reevaluates the athlete
with the following findings:
a. Noticeable swelling in the athelte's pitching arm
b. Normal and symmetrical radial pulse
c. Cool skin temperature to the touch
d. Normal (5/5) strength in wrist flexion, wrist extension, elbow flexion,
and elbow extension
, i. When considered collectively, what action should the athletic trainer
take at this time? Choose only one.
1. Apply electrical stimulation for edema reduction
2. Apply compression sleeve and elevate
3. Continue strengthening, stretching, and ice treatment
4. Perform a milking massage
5. Refer for further evaluation
◉ a. "I felt a sharp twinge in the back of my thigh.". Answer: 52. Which
statement would be included in the subjective section of the SOAP
notes? Choose only one.
a. "I felt a sharp twinge in the back of my thigh."
b. First degree (knee) MCL sprain
c. The athlete has limited active ROM due to pain
d. The athlete has a positive Lachman's sign on the left knee
e. The athlete will have no contact for three days
◉ a. Achilles tendonitis
c. Lateral ankle sprain
