Question 1

What material combination for socks is less bulky and dries faster?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cotton & polyester 
B)  Polyester & wool 
C)  Cotton & wool 
D)  Polyester & silk 
E)  Cotton & silk 
A)  Cotton & polyester 
B)  Polyester & wool 
C)  Cotton & wool 
D)  Polyester & silk 
E)  Cotton & silk A

Question 2

What is the governing body that established voluntary test standards to reduce head injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  NCAA 
B)  NFSHSC 
C)  NOCSAE 
D)  OSHA 
E)  NATA 
A)  NCAA 
B)  NFSHSC 
C)  NOCSAE 
D)  OSHA 
E)  NATA C

Question 3

How often should NOCSAE-approved helmets be recertified/reconditioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every 5 years 
B)  Every 4 years 
C)  Every 3 years 
D)  Every 2 years 
E)  Every year 
A)  Every 5 years 
B)  Every 4 years 
C)  Every 3 years 
D)  Every 2 years 
E)  Every year D

Question 4

Which of the following protective devices has no association with the sport of baseball?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ear guards 
B)  Mouth guards 
C)  Face guards 
D)  Eye protection devices 
E)  Throat protection devices 
A)  Ear guards 
B)  Mouth guards 
C)  Face guards 
D)  Eye protection devices 
E)  Throat protection devices

Question 5

Which of the following pictures denotes cast padding?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)

Question 6

In what sport is wearing this piece of equipment a necessity in order to prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Football 
B)  Baseball 
C)  Lacrosse 
D)  Field Hockey 
E)  Softball 
A)  Football 
B)  Baseball 
C)  Lacrosse 
D)  Field Hockey 
E)  Softball

Question 7

What is the suspensory ligament that can be stretched and cause premature sagging of the female breast if proper support equipment is not used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cowper's 
B)  Hooper's 
C)  Cooper's 
D)  Pectoral 
E)  Mammary 
A)  Cowper's 
B)  Hooper's 
C)  Cooper's 
D)  Pectoral 
E)  Mammary

Question 8

Please check all of the face protection pieces that are utilized in soccer:

Accepted Answer

A)  Face guard 
B)  Throat protection 
C)  Mouth guards 
D)  Ear guards 
E)  Eye protection devices 
A)  Face guard 
B)  Throat protection 
C)  Mouth guards 
D)  Ear guards 
E)  Eye protection devices

Question 9

When fitting an athlete for protective headgear, what is a common guideline to follow for most helmets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chin strap should be adjusted so that it gently contacts the chin when the mouth is closed. 
B)  It should not recoil on impact. 
C)  The helmet should not move, or translate on the head if twisted or shaken. 
D)  It should contain the NOCSAE certification sticker on the outside of the helmet. 
E)  The more expensive, the more effective in preventing a head injury. 
A)  Chin strap should be adjusted so that it gently contacts the chin when the mouth is closed. 
B)  It should not recoil on impact. 
C)  The helmet should not move, or translate on the head if twisted or shaken. 
D)  It should contain the NOCSAE certification sticker on the outside of the helmet. 
E)  The more expensive, the more effective in preventing a head injury.

Question 10

When fitting an athletic shoe, what is the recommended distance between the longest toe and the front of the shoe?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/8 to ¼ inch 
B)  ¼ to ½ inch 
C)  ½ to ¾ inch 
D)  ¾ to 1 inch 
E)  There should not be any space between the longest toes and the front of the shoe 
A)  1/8 to ¼ inch 
B)  ¼ to ½ inch 
C)  ½ to ¾ inch 
D)  ¾ to 1 inch 
E)  There should not be any space between the longest toes and the front of the shoe

Question 11

In what sport is wearing this piece of equipment a necessity in order to prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Football 
B)  Soccer 
C)  Lacrosse 
D)  Track 
E)  Baseball 
A)  Football 
B)  Soccer 
C)  Lacrosse 
D)  Track 
E)  Baseball

Question 12

What is an associated danger when a mouthpiece is cut down and only covers the front teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knocking out the front two teeth 
B)  It falling on the ground 
C)  A penalty timeout 
D)  Nullification of the warranty 
E)  An obstructed airway 
A)  Knocking out the front two teeth 
B)  It falling on the ground 
C)  A penalty timeout 
D)  Nullification of the warranty 
E)  An obstructed airway

Question 13

Who is held liable if an injury occurs as the result of an individual using a piece of equipment that is determined to be defective?

Accepted Answer

A)  The equipment manager 
B)  The athletic trainer 
C)  The athletic director 
D)  The manufacturer 
E)  The athlete 
A)  The equipment manager 
B)  The athletic trainer 
C)  The athletic director 
D)  The manufacturer 
E)  The athlete

Question 14

Which of the following materials would be best suited to construct a wedge insert to insert a patient's shoe?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)

Question 15

If one of the assistant coaches were to add hardware to a piece of equipment that is not part of the standard equipment, who is held liable?

Accepted Answer

A)  The equipment manager 
B)  The assistant coach 
C)  The athletic director 
D)  The manufacturer 
E)  The athletic trainer 
A)  The equipment manager 
B)  The assistant coach 
C)  The athletic director 
D)  The manufacturer 
E)  The athletic trainer

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding ankle braces is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ankle braces have a significant effect on performance 
B)  Research studies have proven that ankle braces are always more effective in preventing ankle injuries than ankle taping 
C)  Research studies have proven that ankle taping is always more effective in preventing ankle injuries than ankle braces 
D)  When compared to ankle taping, ankle braces have been proven to loosen more than ankle taping during physical activity 
E)  Ankle braces probably have little to no effect on performance; any changes is due to the athlete's perception of support and comfort 
A)  Ankle braces have a significant effect on performance 
B)  Research studies have proven that ankle braces are always more effective in preventing ankle injuries than ankle taping 
C)  Research studies have proven that ankle taping is always more effective in preventing ankle injuries than ankle braces 
D)  When compared to ankle taping, ankle braces have been proven to loosen more than ankle taping during physical activity 
E)  Ankle braces probably have little to no effect on performance; any changes is due to the athlete's perception of support and comfort

Question 17

What sport has headgear that is a headband with a piece of foam in the front that is about 1 ½ - 2 inches wide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wrestling 
B)  Volleyball 
C)  Karate 
D)  Soccer 
E)  Field hockey 
A)  Wrestling 
B)  Volleyball 
C)  Karate 
D)  Soccer 
E)  Field hockey

Question 18

You have a downhill skier who is constantly complaining about the glare on the snow. What color of tinted contact lens could you wear to reduce the glare?

Accepted Answer

A)  red 
B)  blue 
C)  yellow 
D)  green 
E)  pink 
A)  red 
B)  blue 
C)  yellow 
D)  green 
E)  pink

Question 19

Please check all of the boxes where the statement regarding shoes is correct.

Accepted Answer

A)  A tennis shoe should have no heel flare 
B)  The flexibility in a running shoe should be at the ball of the foot 
C)  An aerobic shoe should be flared for stability 
D)  A sole or last of a tennis shoe should be made out of rubber 
E)  The upper of a running shoe should be made out of leather with nylon
F) The tread of a tennis shoe should be flattened
G) There should be very little heel flare in an aerobic shoe
H) Running shoes tread should have deep grooves for grip
I) The heel and sole should be well padded in a tennis shoe similar to a running shoe
J) The upper of an aerobic shoe should only be made of leather
K) The tread of an aerobic shoe should be flat or pivot dot
L) The sole of a tennis shoe should be firm 
A)  A tennis shoe should have no heel flare 
B)  The flexibility in a running shoe should be at the ball of the foot 
C)  An aerobic shoe should be flared for stability 
D)  A sole or last of a tennis shoe should be made out of rubber 
E)  The upper of a running shoe should be made out of leather with nylon
F) The tread of a tennis shoe should be flattened
G) There should be very little heel flare in an aerobic shoe
H) Running shoes tread should have deep grooves for grip
I) The heel and sole should be well padded in a tennis shoe similar to a running shoe
J) The upper of an aerobic shoe should only be made of leather
K) The tread of an aerobic shoe should be flat or pivot dot
L) The sole of a tennis shoe should be firm

Question 20

A patient would wear this brace when they have suffered from which of the following injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral collateral ligament sprain 
B)  Patellofemoral conditions 
C)  Anterior cruciate ligament sprain 
D)  Anterior-talofibular ligament sprain 
E)  Quadricep muscle strain 
A)  Lateral collateral ligament sprain 
B)  Patellofemoral conditions 
C)  Anterior cruciate ligament sprain 
D)  Anterior-talofibular ligament sprain 
E)  Quadricep muscle strain

Exam 7: Protective Equipment

What material combination for socks is less bulky and dries faster?

What is the governing body that established voluntary test standards to reduce head injuries?

How often should NOCSAE-approved helmets be recertified/reconditioned?

Which of the following protective devices has no association with the sport of baseball?

Which of the following pictures denotes cast padding?

In what sport is wearing this piece of equipment a necessity in order to prevent injury?

What is the suspensory ligament that can be stretched and cause premature sagging of the female breast if proper support equipment is not used?

Please check all of the face protection pieces that are utilized in soccer:

When fitting an athlete for protective headgear, what is a common guideline to follow for most helmets?

When fitting an athletic shoe, what is the recommended distance between the longest toe and the front of the shoe?

In what sport is wearing this piece of equipment a necessity in order to prevent injury?

What is an associated danger when a mouthpiece is cut down and only covers the front teeth?

Who is held liable if an injury occurs as the result of an individual using a piece of equipment that is determined to be defective?

Which of the following materials would be best suited to construct a wedge insert to insert a patient's shoe?

If one of the assistant coaches were to add hardware to a piece of equipment that is not part of the standard equipment, who is held liable?

Which of the following statements regarding ankle braces is correct?

What sport has headgear that is a headband with a piece of foam in the front that is about 1 ½ - 2 inches wide?

You have a downhill skier who is constantly complaining about the glare on the snow. What color of tinted contact lens could you wear to reduce the glare?

Please check all of the boxes where the statement regarding shoes is correct.

A patient would wear this brace when they have suffered from which of the following injuries?

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Fitness and Conditioning Techniques

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