BOC Practice Exam Questions WITH Accurate
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Cardiac - -The signs and symptoms of dyspnea, syncope, claudication, paresthesia, and
clubbing are indicative of which type of condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
Pulmonary
Renal
-Endocrine = These are the s/s of type I, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
After fasting for 8 hours, plasma glucose levels in the blood should range between 60 and
109 mg/dl. If it is 126 mg/dl or higher, the patient is considered diabetic - -The signs and
symptoms of frequent urination, constant thirst; weight loss; constant hunger; tiredness
and weakness; itchy, dry skin; and blurred vision are indicative of which type of condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
Pulmonary
Renal
-Neurological - These are the signs and symptoms of meningitis - -The signs and
symptoms of high fever, a stiff neck, an intense headache, and sensitivity to light and sound,
and they progress to vomiting, convulsions, and coma are indicative of which type of
condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
Pulmonary
Renal
-Pulmonary (Respiratory) - These are s/s of Asthma - -The signs and symptoms of chest
tightness, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. The patient may show signs
of nausea, hypertension, respiratory stridor (high-pitched noise on respiration), headaches,
and redness of the skin. are indicative of which type of condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
,Pulmonary
Renal
- - -The signs and symptoms of chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,
and fatigue. The patient may show signs of nausea, hypertension, respiratory stridor (high-
pitched noise on respiration), headaches, and redness of the skin. are indicative of which
type of condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
Pulmonary
Renal
-Passive external rotation - -With patient seated, which of the following it the optimal
position of the glenohumeral joint to palpate the greater tuberosity of the humerus?
Passive Abduction
Passive Adduction
Passive internal rotation
Passive external rotation
Passive flexion
-Conoid and Trapezoid - -Which two ligaments combine to form the coracoclavicular
ligament?
Conoid and Trapezium
Conoid and Trapezoid
Conoid and Trapezius
Coracoid and Trapezoid
Coracoid and Humeral
-The best statement is remove affected area from heat source.
Note -that the reason you would not use Cover area with a sterile dressing is because the
statement does not say non-adherening sterile dressing. - -Which is the best statement for
treatment of a thermal burn?
Apply aloe lotion.
Cover the affected area with sterile dressing.
Remove the affected area from the heat source.
Rub the affected area with salve.
Immerse the affected area in ice cold water.
-renal disease - -What is a medical condition discovered during a pre-participation
examination that disqualifies an athlete from participation?
, -Axil Loading - -What Mechanism of injury is MOST likely associated with cervical spine
fractures in football
-Mallet finger - -1. An athlete presents with the following signs and symptoms:
a. Point tenderness on the dorsal aspect of the DIP joint
b. Unable to actively extend the DIP joint
i. A ROM assessment reveals full passive extension of the DIP joint. Which finger injury may
be indicated by these signs and symptoms? Choose only one.
1. Boutonniere deformityheat
2. Jersey finger
3. Mallet finger
4. Swan neck deformity
5. Trigger finger
-Intensity: Sensory,
Pulse Frequency: 80 PPS
Pulse duration: 75 Microseconds - -3. Based on the Gate Control Theory, which
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation parameters are MOST appropriate to provide
pain relief? Choose only one.
a. Intensity: sensory, pulse freqeuency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
b. Intensity: motor, pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
c. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 15 pps, pulse duration 150 microseconds
d. Intensity: motor; pulse frequency 4 pps, pulse duration 200 microseconds
e. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 4 pps, pulse duration 250 microseconds
-e. Identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury - -What
is the primary purpose of the pre-participation examination? Choose only one.
a. Determine baseline health status of an athlete
b. Determine the health history of an athlete
c. Determine the musculoskeletal health of an athlete
d. Exclude athletes who show risk of injury or illness
e. Identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
-e. Immediate referral to a physician - -5. An athlete complains of anterior lower leg pain
as a result of a direct blow. The athlete reports intense pain as well as numbness into the
foot and is unable to dorsiflex the foot. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate
acute treatment? Choose only one.
a. Compression wrap only
b. Ice and compression wrap
c. Passive stretching
d. Posterior splint and overnight observation
e. Immediate referral to a physician
Answers
Cardiac - -The signs and symptoms of dyspnea, syncope, claudication, paresthesia, and
clubbing are indicative of which type of condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
Pulmonary
Renal
-Endocrine = These are the s/s of type I, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
After fasting for 8 hours, plasma glucose levels in the blood should range between 60 and
109 mg/dl. If it is 126 mg/dl or higher, the patient is considered diabetic - -The signs and
symptoms of frequent urination, constant thirst; weight loss; constant hunger; tiredness
and weakness; itchy, dry skin; and blurred vision are indicative of which type of condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
Pulmonary
Renal
-Neurological - These are the signs and symptoms of meningitis - -The signs and
symptoms of high fever, a stiff neck, an intense headache, and sensitivity to light and sound,
and they progress to vomiting, convulsions, and coma are indicative of which type of
condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
Pulmonary
Renal
-Pulmonary (Respiratory) - These are s/s of Asthma - -The signs and symptoms of chest
tightness, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. The patient may show signs
of nausea, hypertension, respiratory stridor (high-pitched noise on respiration), headaches,
and redness of the skin. are indicative of which type of condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
,Pulmonary
Renal
- - -The signs and symptoms of chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,
and fatigue. The patient may show signs of nausea, hypertension, respiratory stridor (high-
pitched noise on respiration), headaches, and redness of the skin. are indicative of which
type of condition?
Cardiac
Endocrine
Neurological
Pulmonary
Renal
-Passive external rotation - -With patient seated, which of the following it the optimal
position of the glenohumeral joint to palpate the greater tuberosity of the humerus?
Passive Abduction
Passive Adduction
Passive internal rotation
Passive external rotation
Passive flexion
-Conoid and Trapezoid - -Which two ligaments combine to form the coracoclavicular
ligament?
Conoid and Trapezium
Conoid and Trapezoid
Conoid and Trapezius
Coracoid and Trapezoid
Coracoid and Humeral
-The best statement is remove affected area from heat source.
Note -that the reason you would not use Cover area with a sterile dressing is because the
statement does not say non-adherening sterile dressing. - -Which is the best statement for
treatment of a thermal burn?
Apply aloe lotion.
Cover the affected area with sterile dressing.
Remove the affected area from the heat source.
Rub the affected area with salve.
Immerse the affected area in ice cold water.
-renal disease - -What is a medical condition discovered during a pre-participation
examination that disqualifies an athlete from participation?
, -Axil Loading - -What Mechanism of injury is MOST likely associated with cervical spine
fractures in football
-Mallet finger - -1. An athlete presents with the following signs and symptoms:
a. Point tenderness on the dorsal aspect of the DIP joint
b. Unable to actively extend the DIP joint
i. A ROM assessment reveals full passive extension of the DIP joint. Which finger injury may
be indicated by these signs and symptoms? Choose only one.
1. Boutonniere deformityheat
2. Jersey finger
3. Mallet finger
4. Swan neck deformity
5. Trigger finger
-Intensity: Sensory,
Pulse Frequency: 80 PPS
Pulse duration: 75 Microseconds - -3. Based on the Gate Control Theory, which
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation parameters are MOST appropriate to provide
pain relief? Choose only one.
a. Intensity: sensory, pulse freqeuency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
b. Intensity: motor, pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
c. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 15 pps, pulse duration 150 microseconds
d. Intensity: motor; pulse frequency 4 pps, pulse duration 200 microseconds
e. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 4 pps, pulse duration 250 microseconds
-e. Identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury - -What
is the primary purpose of the pre-participation examination? Choose only one.
a. Determine baseline health status of an athlete
b. Determine the health history of an athlete
c. Determine the musculoskeletal health of an athlete
d. Exclude athletes who show risk of injury or illness
e. Identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
-e. Immediate referral to a physician - -5. An athlete complains of anterior lower leg pain
as a result of a direct blow. The athlete reports intense pain as well as numbness into the
foot and is unable to dorsiflex the foot. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate
acute treatment? Choose only one.
a. Compression wrap only
b. Ice and compression wrap
c. Passive stretching
d. Posterior splint and overnight observation
e. Immediate referral to a physician
