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Chapter 1--Sports Medicine: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care
1. Today’s sports medicine specialists elicit the help of only a few disciplines in the care of their patients.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
2. True sports medicine specialists have training that allows them to specifically address the needs of the athlete.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. The primary role of the team physician is to promote lifelong fitness and wellness and to encourage prevention of
illness and injury.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
4. The physician assistant (PA) profession originated at Harvard University in the mid-1960s.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
5. A PTA’s responsibilities include assisting in the development of treatment plans and documenting the progress of
treatment.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
6. Massage is one of the newest methods for providing relief of pain and discomfort.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
7. The National Strength and Conditioning Association serves approximately 45,000 members in 72 countries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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Chapter 1--Sports Medicine: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care
8. Proper nutrition and dieting have become a national obsession in recent years.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
9. Parents should not assume an active role in the prevention and treatment of their child’s injuries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
10. Proper nutrition and conditioning should be discussed within the family before the first day of practice.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
11. In broad terms, ____ is the study and application of scientific and medical knowledge to aspects of exercise and
athletics.
a. sports psychology b. sports medicine
c. sports nutrition d. certification
ANSWER: b
12. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, careers in the health care industry are among the fastest growing fields
for employment and are expected to grow by ____% through the year 2024.
a. 6 b. 16
c. 19 d. 36
ANSWER: c
13. According to the Athlete’s Circle of Care, the athlete reports to ____ with a medical complaint.
a. the family doctor b. his parents
c. the coaching staff d. the athletic training staff
ANSWER: c
14. Physicians involved in sports medicine ____.
a. cannot have a primary specialty in family practice
b. are not board certified
c. do not participate in accredited fellowships
d. usually have 1 to 2 years of additional training in sports medicine
ANSWER: d
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Chapter 1--Sports Medicine: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care
1. Today’s sports medicine specialists elicit the help of only a few disciplines in the care of their patients.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
2. True sports medicine specialists have training that allows them to specifically address the needs of the athlete.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. The primary role of the team physician is to promote lifelong fitness and wellness and to encourage prevention of
illness and injury.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
4. The physician assistant (PA) profession originated at Harvard University in the mid-1960s.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
5. A PTA’s responsibilities include assisting in the development of treatment plans and documenting the progress of
treatment.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
6. Massage is one of the newest methods for providing relief of pain and discomfort.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
7. The National Strength and Conditioning Association serves approximately 45,000 members in 72 countries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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Chapter 1--Sports Medicine: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care
8. Proper nutrition and dieting have become a national obsession in recent years.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
9. Parents should not assume an active role in the prevention and treatment of their child’s injuries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
10. Proper nutrition and conditioning should be discussed within the family before the first day of practice.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
11. In broad terms, ____ is the study and application of scientific and medical knowledge to aspects of exercise and
athletics.
a. sports psychology b. sports medicine
c. sports nutrition d. certification
ANSWER: b
12. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, careers in the health care industry are among the fastest growing fields
for employment and are expected to grow by ____% through the year 2024.
a. 6 b. 16
c. 19 d. 36
ANSWER: c
13. According to the Athlete’s Circle of Care, the athlete reports to ____ with a medical complaint.
a. the family doctor b. his parents
c. the coaching staff d. the athletic training staff
ANSWER: c
14. Physicians involved in sports medicine ____.
a. cannot have a primary specialty in family practice
b. are not board certified
c. do not participate in accredited fellowships
d. usually have 1 to 2 years of additional training in sports medicine
ANSWER: d
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