BOC practice test 1 Exam Questions and Answers
athlete presents with pt. tenderness on dorsal aspect of DIP, unable to actively extend DIP.
AROM assessment = full passive extension of DIP. Which injury may be indicated?
A. Boutonniere
B. Jersey
C. Mallet
D. Swan Neck
E. Trigger - -C- Mallet Finger
-Which of the following are appropriate management strategies for tooth avulsion? (select
all)
- brush debris off tooth
- place in dry sterile container
- place in gauze on ice
- refer to dentist immediately
- replace in socket
- rinse with bottled water
- rinse with milk - -- refer to dentist immediately
- replace into socket
- rinse with milk
-Based on Gate Control Theory, which transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
parameters are MOST appropriate to provide pain relief?
A. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 80pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
B. Motor, 80pps, 75 microseconds
C. Sensory, 15pps, 150 microseconds
D. Motor, 4pps, 200 microseconds
E. Sensory, 4pps, 250 microseconds - -A. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse
duration 75 microseconds
-Primary purpose of pre-participation examination?
A. determing baseline health status of athlete
B. determine musculoskeletal health of athlete
C. establish complete medical history of athlete
D. exclude athletes who show risk of injury or illness
E. identify risk factors that may predispose athlete to serious illness or injury - -E. Identify
risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
-athlete c/o 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 DF foot. MOST appropriate acute
treatment?
A. compression wrap only
B. ice and compression wrap
C. passive stretching
,D. posterior splint and overnight observation
E. immediate referral to physician - -E. Immediate referral to physician
-During pre-participation exam, athlete reports light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, and
referred pain to inferior angle of right scapula. What condition is suspected?
A. abdominal hernia
B. appendicitis
C. cholecystitis (inflam. of gallbladder)
D. heptatomegaly (enlarged liver)
E. splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) - -D. Hepatomegaly
-pt. presents with s/sx of L4-L5 disk herniation. Which neurologic assessments will aid
ATC in confirmation? (all that apply)
- deficit w/ Achilles reflex
- Deficit w/ patella reflex
- paresthesia at dorsum
- paresthesia at medial aspect of tibia
- paresthesia and plantar surface of foot
- weakness during big toe extension
- weakness during DF - -Paresthesia at dorsume
paresthesia at medial tibia
weakness during big toe extension
-Which are preventative measures to avoid ruptured tympanic membrane? (all that apply)
- aggressively treating otitis media
- avoidance of foreign objects in ear
- frequent washing of ears
- use of ear drops to dry up fluid daily
- use of head gear to protect ear
- use hearing aid - -- aggressively treating otitis media
- avoidance of foreign objects in ear
- use of head gear
-Type 1 diabetes feels lightheaded and dizzy. BEST to give them in order to prevent
diabetic shock?
A. Protein shake
B. apple juice
C. diet soda
D. saltine crackers
E. water - -B. apple juice
-decreased achilles tendon flexibility is predisposing factor for which? (all that apply)
- achilles tendonitis
- hallux valgus
- lateral ankle sprain
- plantar fasciitis
, - syndesmosis sprain
- tarsal tunnel syndrome - -- achilles tendonitis
- lateral ankle sprain (tight, more pronation, pronation/inversion sprain)
- plantar fasciitis
-MOST restrictive form of credential regulation?
A. certification
B. exemption
C. licensure
D. registration - -licensure
-which of the following s/sx/tests indicate thoracic outlet syndrome?
- absent radial pulse in military brace position
- absent radial pulse with active compression test
- complaint of hot/burning fingers after pitching
- complaint of loose feeling in shoulder while pitching
- diminished radial pulse during Speed's
- diminished radial pulse during Adson's
- numbness/tingling in UE after pitching
- pallor in UE after activity - -- absent radial pulse in military brace
- diminished radial pulse during Adson's
- numbness/tingling after pitching
- pallor UE after activity
-splinting suspected extremity fx, which is MOST important for proper splint application?
A. check distal neurovascular function
B. check proximal neurovascular function
C. immobilize only joint proximal to fx
D. place ties directly above fx site
E. reduce fx - -A. check distal neuro function
-which of the following regulates how and when an athlete's private health info can be
shared among healthcare professionals?
A. occupational safety and administration
B. health insurance portability and accountability act
C. family educational rights and privacy act
D. buckley amendment - -B. HIPAA
-What bony structure should AT palpate to assess plantar fasciitis?
A. talus
B. navicular tubercle
C. peroneal tubercle
D. sustantaculum tali
E. medial calcaneal tubercle - -E. Medial calcaneal tubercle
athlete presents with pt. tenderness on dorsal aspect of DIP, unable to actively extend DIP.
AROM assessment = full passive extension of DIP. Which injury may be indicated?
A. Boutonniere
B. Jersey
C. Mallet
D. Swan Neck
E. Trigger - -C- Mallet Finger
-Which of the following are appropriate management strategies for tooth avulsion? (select
all)
- brush debris off tooth
- place in dry sterile container
- place in gauze on ice
- refer to dentist immediately
- replace in socket
- rinse with bottled water
- rinse with milk - -- refer to dentist immediately
- replace into socket
- rinse with milk
-Based on Gate Control Theory, which transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
parameters are MOST appropriate to provide pain relief?
A. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 80pps, pulse duration 75 microseconds
B. Motor, 80pps, 75 microseconds
C. Sensory, 15pps, 150 microseconds
D. Motor, 4pps, 200 microseconds
E. Sensory, 4pps, 250 microseconds - -A. Intensity: sensory, pulse frequency 80 pps, pulse
duration 75 microseconds
-Primary purpose of pre-participation examination?
A. determing baseline health status of athlete
B. determine musculoskeletal health of athlete
C. establish complete medical history of athlete
D. exclude athletes who show risk of injury or illness
E. identify risk factors that may predispose athlete to serious illness or injury - -E. Identify
risk factors that may predispose an athlete to serious illness or injury
-athlete c/o 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 DF foot. MOST appropriate acute
treatment?
A. compression wrap only
B. ice and compression wrap
C. passive stretching
,D. posterior splint and overnight observation
E. immediate referral to physician - -E. Immediate referral to physician
-During pre-participation exam, athlete reports light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, and
referred pain to inferior angle of right scapula. What condition is suspected?
A. abdominal hernia
B. appendicitis
C. cholecystitis (inflam. of gallbladder)
D. heptatomegaly (enlarged liver)
E. splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) - -D. Hepatomegaly
-pt. presents with s/sx of L4-L5 disk herniation. Which neurologic assessments will aid
ATC in confirmation? (all that apply)
- deficit w/ Achilles reflex
- Deficit w/ patella reflex
- paresthesia at dorsum
- paresthesia at medial aspect of tibia
- paresthesia and plantar surface of foot
- weakness during big toe extension
- weakness during DF - -Paresthesia at dorsume
paresthesia at medial tibia
weakness during big toe extension
-Which are preventative measures to avoid ruptured tympanic membrane? (all that apply)
- aggressively treating otitis media
- avoidance of foreign objects in ear
- frequent washing of ears
- use of ear drops to dry up fluid daily
- use of head gear to protect ear
- use hearing aid - -- aggressively treating otitis media
- avoidance of foreign objects in ear
- use of head gear
-Type 1 diabetes feels lightheaded and dizzy. BEST to give them in order to prevent
diabetic shock?
A. Protein shake
B. apple juice
C. diet soda
D. saltine crackers
E. water - -B. apple juice
-decreased achilles tendon flexibility is predisposing factor for which? (all that apply)
- achilles tendonitis
- hallux valgus
- lateral ankle sprain
- plantar fasciitis
, - syndesmosis sprain
- tarsal tunnel syndrome - -- achilles tendonitis
- lateral ankle sprain (tight, more pronation, pronation/inversion sprain)
- plantar fasciitis
-MOST restrictive form of credential regulation?
A. certification
B. exemption
C. licensure
D. registration - -licensure
-which of the following s/sx/tests indicate thoracic outlet syndrome?
- absent radial pulse in military brace position
- absent radial pulse with active compression test
- complaint of hot/burning fingers after pitching
- complaint of loose feeling in shoulder while pitching
- diminished radial pulse during Speed's
- diminished radial pulse during Adson's
- numbness/tingling in UE after pitching
- pallor in UE after activity - -- absent radial pulse in military brace
- diminished radial pulse during Adson's
- numbness/tingling after pitching
- pallor UE after activity
-splinting suspected extremity fx, which is MOST important for proper splint application?
A. check distal neurovascular function
B. check proximal neurovascular function
C. immobilize only joint proximal to fx
D. place ties directly above fx site
E. reduce fx - -A. check distal neuro function
-which of the following regulates how and when an athlete's private health info can be
shared among healthcare professionals?
A. occupational safety and administration
B. health insurance portability and accountability act
C. family educational rights and privacy act
D. buckley amendment - -B. HIPAA
-What bony structure should AT palpate to assess plantar fasciitis?
A. talus
B. navicular tubercle
C. peroneal tubercle
D. sustantaculum tali
E. medial calcaneal tubercle - -E. Medial calcaneal tubercle
