CATA CERTIFICATION EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2025 TEST BANK| CERTIFIED ATHLETIC
THERAPIST (CAT(C)) EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 1200
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Question 1
A certified athletic therapist is conducting a pre-participation
physical examination (PPE) on a 16-year-old female soccer
player. Which finding would most likely require further
cardiovascular evaluation?
A) Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
B) Heart rate 72 bpm and regular
C) A systolic murmur that increases with standing
D) A systolic murmur that decreases with standing
Answer: C
Rationale: A murmur that increases with standing suggests
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a leading cause of sudden
cardiac death in young athletes. Murmurs that decrease with
standing are often benign flow murmurs.
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,Question 2
During a preseason screening, an athlete reports a history of
exertional heat stroke two years ago. What is the most
important recommendation the CAT(C) should make?
A) Restrict all outdoor activity during summer months
B) Gradually acclimatize to heat over 10–14 days
C) Increase sodium intake before each practice
D) Use a cooling vest during all workouts
Answer: B
Rationale: Prior heat stroke increases risk for recurrence.
Gradual heat acclimatization over 10–14 days is the evidence-
based strategy to reduce risk. Complete restriction is
unnecessary.
Question 3
A CAT(C) is designing a prevention program for a high school
basketball team to reduce ankle sprains. Which intervention has
the strongest evidence?
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,A) Balance board training three times per week
B) High-top basketball shoes exclusively
C) Ankle taping before every practice
D) Neuromuscular training including balance, plyometrics, and
strength
Answer: D
Rationale: Comprehensive neuromuscular training (balance,
plyometrics, strength, agility) has the strongest evidence for
lower extremity injury prevention. Taping and bracing provide
some benefit but not as effective as training.
Question 4
During an on-field assessment, a football player is unconscious
after a helmet-to-helmet hit. What should the CAT(C) do first?
A) Remove the helmet and face mask
B) Open the airway using jaw thrust
C) Assess for a carotid pulse
D) Log roll the athlete into recovery position
Answer: B
Rationale: In an unconscious athlete, airway is priority. Jaw thrust
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, is preferred over head tilt-chin lift when cervical spine injury is
suspected. Helmet removal is deferred unless airway access is
impossible.
Question 5
A soccer player collapses during a game and is unresponsive, not
breathing normally. What is the immediate next step after
confirming unresponsiveness?
A) Begin chest compressions
B) Retrieve the AED
C) Call emergency medical services
D) Open the airway and give two rescue breaths
Answer: A
Rationale: Current BLS guidelines prioritize chest compressions
(C-A-B). Start compressions immediately, then send someone to
get AED and call EMS.
Question 6
A CAT(C) is performing a secondary survey on an athlete who
fell from a climbing wall. The athlete has tenderness over the
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NEWEST 2025 TEST BANK| CERTIFIED ATHLETIC
THERAPIST (CAT(C)) EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 1200
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Question 1
A certified athletic therapist is conducting a pre-participation
physical examination (PPE) on a 16-year-old female soccer
player. Which finding would most likely require further
cardiovascular evaluation?
A) Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
B) Heart rate 72 bpm and regular
C) A systolic murmur that increases with standing
D) A systolic murmur that decreases with standing
Answer: C
Rationale: A murmur that increases with standing suggests
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a leading cause of sudden
cardiac death in young athletes. Murmurs that decrease with
standing are often benign flow murmurs.
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,Question 2
During a preseason screening, an athlete reports a history of
exertional heat stroke two years ago. What is the most
important recommendation the CAT(C) should make?
A) Restrict all outdoor activity during summer months
B) Gradually acclimatize to heat over 10–14 days
C) Increase sodium intake before each practice
D) Use a cooling vest during all workouts
Answer: B
Rationale: Prior heat stroke increases risk for recurrence.
Gradual heat acclimatization over 10–14 days is the evidence-
based strategy to reduce risk. Complete restriction is
unnecessary.
Question 3
A CAT(C) is designing a prevention program for a high school
basketball team to reduce ankle sprains. Which intervention has
the strongest evidence?
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,A) Balance board training three times per week
B) High-top basketball shoes exclusively
C) Ankle taping before every practice
D) Neuromuscular training including balance, plyometrics, and
strength
Answer: D
Rationale: Comprehensive neuromuscular training (balance,
plyometrics, strength, agility) has the strongest evidence for
lower extremity injury prevention. Taping and bracing provide
some benefit but not as effective as training.
Question 4
During an on-field assessment, a football player is unconscious
after a helmet-to-helmet hit. What should the CAT(C) do first?
A) Remove the helmet and face mask
B) Open the airway using jaw thrust
C) Assess for a carotid pulse
D) Log roll the athlete into recovery position
Answer: B
Rationale: In an unconscious athlete, airway is priority. Jaw thrust
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, is preferred over head tilt-chin lift when cervical spine injury is
suspected. Helmet removal is deferred unless airway access is
impossible.
Question 5
A soccer player collapses during a game and is unresponsive, not
breathing normally. What is the immediate next step after
confirming unresponsiveness?
A) Begin chest compressions
B) Retrieve the AED
C) Call emergency medical services
D) Open the airway and give two rescue breaths
Answer: A
Rationale: Current BLS guidelines prioritize chest compressions
(C-A-B). Start compressions immediately, then send someone to
get AED and call EMS.
Question 6
A CAT(C) is performing a secondary survey on an athlete who
fell from a climbing wall. The athlete has tenderness over the
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