Chap 1

Question 1

1. When was the first national organization developed for athletic training?
   a. 1920
   b. 1930
   c. 1940
   d. 1950

Answer 1

Answer: d

Question 2

2. How many continuing education units must athletic trainers complete every 2 years?
   a. 25
   b. 50
   c. 75
   d. 100

Answer 2

Answer: b

Question 3

3. Athletic trainers must report their continuing education every _____ years?
   a. 2
   b. 3
   c. 4
   d. 5

Answer 3

Answer: a

Question 4

4. Which of the following settings would be considered industrial?
   a. Performing arts
   b. Clinic
   c. Factory
   d. Military

Answer 4

Answer: c

Question 5

5. This organization publishes the standards of professional practice for athletic trainers:
   a. BOC
   b. NATA
   c. CAATE
   d. NATA Foundation

Answer 5

Answer: a

Question 6

6. This organization establishes the standards of athletic training education:
   a. BOC
   b. NATA
   c. CAATE
   d. NATA Foundation

Answer 6

Answer: c

Question 7

7. Athletic training is endorsed, recognized, and/or supported by which of the following organizations:
   a. American Medical Association
   b. American Academy of Family Physicians
   c. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
   d. All of the Above

Answer 7

Answer: d

Question 8

8. True or False: to sit for the national certification exam, an individual must earn a master degree from a CAATE accredited program

Answer 8

• True

Question 9

9. True or False: do earn and maintain certification, athletic trainers must hold a current emergency cardiac care credential

Answer 9

• True

Question 10

10. True or False: The CAATE is the only accredited certification body for athletic trainers

Answer 10

• False

Question 11

11. True or False: The projected employment of athletic trainers is expected to decrease between the years 2018 and 2028

Answer 11

• False

Question 12

12. True or False: There are 12 districts of the NATA

Answer 12

• False

Question 13

13. True or False: All athletic trainers must work under the supervision of a physician

Answer 13

• True

Question 14

14. Athletic trainers are seen as ______________ health care providers with expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and related illnesses

Answer 14

• evidence-based

Question 15

15. High school, college, and professional sports are considered _________ settings for athletic trainers

Answer 15

• Traditional

Question 16

16. A ______________ athlete is used to identify individuals employed in public safety professions

Answer 16

• tactical

Question 17

17. What was the result of the athletic training profession’s investigation of a name change?

Answer 17

• No other name was deemed significantly better. Efforts were redirected to educate the public and stakeholders about athletic training.

Question 18

18. Why is employment for athletic trainers expected to increase?

Answer 18

• Increased awareness of injury and medical conditions
• Awareness of the role and importance of athletic trainers
• Increased activity of individuals throughout the lifespan
• Employment for ATs beyond traditional sports settings

Question 19

19. What are the two ways that most athletic trainers are contractually employed to work at a secondary school?

Answer 19

• School hires a full time athletic trainer or teacher/athletic trainer
• A contract between the school and a hospital or clinic to provide AT services

Question 20

20. What are the roles of the athletic trainer in a physician practice setting?

Answer 20

• ATs complete initial history and evaluation of the patient, order imaging, and brief the physician prior to the patient seeing the physician. Additionally, ATs perform casting and injections, fit durable medical equipment (DME), and conduct other procedures at the discretion of the physician.

Question 21

21. Who makes up the athletic training strategic alliance?

Answer 21

• NATA
• CAATE
• BOC
• NATA Research and Education Foundation

Question 22

22. What is the difference between professional and post-professional athletic training programs?

Answer 22

• Professional Programs prepare students to earn a master’s degree in athletic training leading to eligibility to take the BOC certification for the athletic trainer and earn the ATC® credential
• Post-professional programs are designed for those already holding the ATC® credential to obtain advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and experiences beyond that gained in the professional degree programs

Question 23

23. What is the role of the NATA research and education foundation?

Answer 23

• The Foundation provides support for research, education, and scholarship

Question 24

24. Besides other athletic trainers, what are four examples of health or health care professions that athletic trainers frequently work with?

Answer 24

• Physicians
• Physical therapists
• Exercise physiologists
• Strength and conditioning specialists
• Nutritionists
• Emergency medical personnel