BOC Exam 1
Which of the following conditions comprise the female athlete triad?
A. ACL injury, olgiomenorrhea, delayed men-arche
B. Amenorrhea, disordered eating, osteopo-rosis
C. Disordered eating, iron deficiency, insom-nia
D. Iliotibial band syndrome, decreased Q angle, ACL injury
E. Stress fractures, patellofemoral pain, amenorrhea ANSWERS:- B. Amenorrhea, disordered
eating, osteopo-rosis
An athlete recently sustained a subluxated patella. She has been cleared by her physi-cian to
return to play, but she must wear a brace. Which of the following braces would be MOST
beneficial for this athlete?
A. custom made functional knee brace
B. double hinged rigid knee brace
C. neoprene sleeve with medial hinge
D. neoprene sleeve with patella centralizing brace
E. prophylactic lateral hinged knee brace ANSWERS:- D. neoprene sleeve with patella
centralizing brace
What are the MOST likely causes of tarsal tunnel syndrome?
A. Extensor hallucis longus trauma
B. Flexor hallucis longus trauma
C. Fracture of calcaneous
D. Fracture of distal fibula
E. Lateral ankle sprain
F. Medial ankle sprain ANSWERS:- B. Flexor hallucis longus trauma
C. Fracture of calcaneous
F. Medial ankle sprain
What condition would disqualify an athlete from participation in a contact/collision sport?
A. Absent or undescended testicle
B. Enlarged spleen
C. Inguinal hernia
D. Sickle cell trait ANSWERS:- B. Enlarged spleen
Bradycardia that develops secondary to regular aerobic exercise is the result of what specific
physiological adaptation?
A. decreased respiratory rate
B. decreased stroke volume
C. increased heart rate
D. increased respiratory rate
E. increased stroke volume ANSWERS:- E. Increased stroke volume
, A 25-year-old athlete persons complaining of nausea and a general feeling of malaise. The
athlete reports vomitting the previous night. This athlete has a history of antacid-relieved
stomach maladies. To which of the following allied healthcare professionals should the athletic
trainer refer to this athlete?
A. Otolaryngologist
B. Psychologist
C. Internist
D. Gastroenterologist
E. Dietician ANSWERS:- D. Gastroenterologist
What governing body regulates the fraudulent reporting of continuing education units by athletic
trainers?
A. American Alliance of Health, PE, Rec, Dance
B. American Medical Association
C. BOC, Inc
D. CAATE
E. NATA ANSWERS:- C. BOC, Inc
At which point in the injury response cycle will the application of ice be MOST beneficial in
reducing secondary hypoxia?
A. Diapedesis and margination
B. Pain and spasm
C. Rehabilitation
D. Repair phase
E. Vascular and tissue damage ANSWERS:- E. Vascular and tissue damage
Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior forearm. 2
teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals
7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths
per minute, pale skin, conscious by lethargic. Question: When arriving on the ice to treat the
injured athlete, the athletic trainer activates EMS and applies a pressure bandage to control
bleeding. Which actions should AT take until arrival of EMS?
A. apply tourniquet
B. clean blood off the ice
C. elevate affected arm
D. elevate athletes legs
E. instruct exposed teammates to clean blood off of themselves
F. Instruct exposed teammates to remove their bloody equipment
G. maintain athlete's body temperature ANSWERS:- C. elevate affected arm
D. elevate athletes legs
G. maintain athlete's body temperature
Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior fore-arm. 2
teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals
7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths
Which of the following conditions comprise the female athlete triad?
A. ACL injury, olgiomenorrhea, delayed men-arche
B. Amenorrhea, disordered eating, osteopo-rosis
C. Disordered eating, iron deficiency, insom-nia
D. Iliotibial band syndrome, decreased Q angle, ACL injury
E. Stress fractures, patellofemoral pain, amenorrhea ANSWERS:- B. Amenorrhea, disordered
eating, osteopo-rosis
An athlete recently sustained a subluxated patella. She has been cleared by her physi-cian to
return to play, but she must wear a brace. Which of the following braces would be MOST
beneficial for this athlete?
A. custom made functional knee brace
B. double hinged rigid knee brace
C. neoprene sleeve with medial hinge
D. neoprene sleeve with patella centralizing brace
E. prophylactic lateral hinged knee brace ANSWERS:- D. neoprene sleeve with patella
centralizing brace
What are the MOST likely causes of tarsal tunnel syndrome?
A. Extensor hallucis longus trauma
B. Flexor hallucis longus trauma
C. Fracture of calcaneous
D. Fracture of distal fibula
E. Lateral ankle sprain
F. Medial ankle sprain ANSWERS:- B. Flexor hallucis longus trauma
C. Fracture of calcaneous
F. Medial ankle sprain
What condition would disqualify an athlete from participation in a contact/collision sport?
A. Absent or undescended testicle
B. Enlarged spleen
C. Inguinal hernia
D. Sickle cell trait ANSWERS:- B. Enlarged spleen
Bradycardia that develops secondary to regular aerobic exercise is the result of what specific
physiological adaptation?
A. decreased respiratory rate
B. decreased stroke volume
C. increased heart rate
D. increased respiratory rate
E. increased stroke volume ANSWERS:- E. Increased stroke volume
, A 25-year-old athlete persons complaining of nausea and a general feeling of malaise. The
athlete reports vomitting the previous night. This athlete has a history of antacid-relieved
stomach maladies. To which of the following allied healthcare professionals should the athletic
trainer refer to this athlete?
A. Otolaryngologist
B. Psychologist
C. Internist
D. Gastroenterologist
E. Dietician ANSWERS:- D. Gastroenterologist
What governing body regulates the fraudulent reporting of continuing education units by athletic
trainers?
A. American Alliance of Health, PE, Rec, Dance
B. American Medical Association
C. BOC, Inc
D. CAATE
E. NATA ANSWERS:- C. BOC, Inc
At which point in the injury response cycle will the application of ice be MOST beneficial in
reducing secondary hypoxia?
A. Diapedesis and margination
B. Pain and spasm
C. Rehabilitation
D. Repair phase
E. Vascular and tissue damage ANSWERS:- E. Vascular and tissue damage
Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior forearm. 2
teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals
7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths
per minute, pale skin, conscious by lethargic. Question: When arriving on the ice to treat the
injured athlete, the athletic trainer activates EMS and applies a pressure bandage to control
bleeding. Which actions should AT take until arrival of EMS?
A. apply tourniquet
B. clean blood off the ice
C. elevate affected arm
D. elevate athletes legs
E. instruct exposed teammates to clean blood off of themselves
F. Instruct exposed teammates to remove their bloody equipment
G. maintain athlete's body temperature ANSWERS:- C. elevate affected arm
D. elevate athletes legs
G. maintain athlete's body temperature
Scenario: 28 y/o female ice hockey ath has horizontal laceration to left mid-anterior fore-arm. 2
teammates control bleeding and are covered in significant amount of blood. Eval of ath reveals
7cm wide 2cm deep laceration, BP 98/54 mmHg, pulse 115 bpm, rapid and shallow 24 breaths
