Athletic Training Exam Review
A Student Guide to Success, 7th Edition
What does ?extension lag? mean?
Which of the following is not a contraindication to joint mobilization?
What amount of time may it take for complete remodeling of tissues to occur after a soft tissue injury?
Sensory receptors located at the musculotendinous junction, which monitor active tension generated by the muscle during a contraction, are called:
Why is the repair response so limited in the articular cartilage of a joint after an injury in the adult athlete?
Which cells are active after an injury to begin building collagen?
External muscular force available for useful work is the result of all of the following factors, except:
If hyperventilation does not adequately increase the oxygen supply in the blood during aerobic exercise, what must occur to meet the gas exchange demands?
If an athlete needs to lose weight for health reasons, how many calories must their daily diet be reduced by in order to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week?
Which modality would be best utilized if the desired therapeutic effect is decreased pain, edema, and inflammation?
A moist heat pack causes all of the following effects, except:
What would be a functional skill for a patient in an ankle rehabilitation program?
During a lower extremity D1 flexion PNF pattern, what movements are taking place at the hip?
During a D2 extension pattern of the upper extremity, what is the proper timing sequence?
A patient is seen by the athletic trainer 4 weeks postoperatively after shoulder arthroscopy. During the athletic trainer?s assessment, it is found that the patient has limited abduction secondary to capsular stiffness. Which of the following joint glides would be appropriate to improve this motion?
When massage is utilized to induce a sedative effect, which type of massage technique is indicated?
Descending hills during running requires what type of muscular contraction by the quadriceps to decelerate the body?
Which of the following components of a rehabilitation program is most often overlooked by the athletic trainer during rehabilitation?
When treating an athlete with trochanteric bursitis, flexibility should be increased in which of the following muscles?
Which of the following is not a factor in designing an appropriate treatment program?
Which of the following sequences contains the appropriate steps in rehabilitating a grade II ankle sprain?
When following the DAPRE technique of progressive resistive exercise, the first set of 10 repetitions is performed with a weight that is ___________ of the weight that will be lifted in set 3.
What are the most appropriate exercises for a diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis?
When rehabilitating a patient who has undergone an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, which of the following muscle groups must be strengthened to support the graft?
When rehabilitating the lateral epicondylitis, which muscle group needs to be strengthened?
Knee braces can be classified as either functional, prophylactic, or rehabilitative. Which type of brace might be worn for 1 to 2 weeks after a grade II medial collateral ligament tear?
Which of the following muscle groups are involved during a full squat with weights?
Which of the following describes a grade III joint mobilization technique?
When stretching during a warm-up routine, which type of stretching should not be encouraged because it may lead to an injury?
An athlete is recovering from a partial meniscectomy performed 5 days ago. All of the following actions would be appropriate at this time, except:
Which of the following joint mobilization grades are appropriate to treat pain?
Which of the following exercises should be avoided in the early stages (phase I) of anterior cruciate reconstruction rehabilitation?
An athletic trainer working in a sports medicine clinic may have to read a SOAP note. In what section would a finding such as a positive Lachman?s test be recorded?
What kind of heating method does a warm whirlpool utilize?
What is one of the most serious adverse reactions during iontophoresis treatment?
The therapeutic conversion of electrical energy into high-frequency sound energy above the audible range to create heat in the tissues is the definition of what modality?
Which of the following are contraindications to massage?
Which of the following is not a contraindication or precaution for the use of ultrasound?
Which physical law is applied with the use of an infrared lamp?
One of your male patients notices a tingling sensation in his urethra followed by a discharge of greenish-yellow pus from his penis. He is also complaining of pain during urination. You suspect which sexually transmitted disease and recommend which of the following actions?
During the rehabilitation of a knee injury, the athletic trainer decides the use of neuromuscular stimulation is indicated. As the athletic trainer is applying the electrodes to the patient?s thigh, the patient says he has never had electric stimulation and is scared of electricity. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the athletic trainer?
What should the athletic trainer do when teaching a patient how to properly use crutches?
One of your patients has been diagnosed with Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease. Which of the following is not appropriate when advising the patient in regard to minimizing his symptoms?
When advising a patient about his year-long strength-training program, the athletic trainer should have the patient limit his heavy lifting workouts to which periods?
When rehabilitating an athlete following a lumbar strain, the athletic trainer should emphasize the significance of having the athlete improve the flexibility of all of the following structures, except:
Which of the following individuals should the athletic trainer advise and consult with when developing a reconditioning program for a patient following a musculoskeletal injury while playing football?
Pain occurring at a site distant to damaged tissue that does not follow the course of a peripheral nerve describes what type of pain?
Contraindications to cervical traction include all of the following, except:
Which of the following muscles are the primary muscles involved when performing a resisted wrist curl (palms up)?
Which of the following types of exercise can produce a spike in systolic blood pressure that can result in a potentially life-threatening cardiovascular accident?
All of the following principles must be considered before the athletic trainer begins an activity designed to improve balance, except:
Upper extremity closed kinetic chain exercises are used primarily for strengthening and improving proprioception of which of the following structures?
Which of the following actions may help to decrease skin-electrode resistance when performing an electrotherapy treatment?
It is important to set specific short- and long-term goals when developing a treatment program. Goals serve all of the following purposes, except:
How often should an ultrasound unit be calibrated to ensure the safe application of ultrasound?
Herpes simplex labialis is caused by which of the following?
Circuit training is an effective training technique if the athletic trainer desires to improve ___________ and ___________.
All of the following are contraindications for the use of aquatic therapy, except:
How long does it take for a patient?s heart rate to plateau at a given level during a cardiorespiratory training session?
What type of fracture fails to heal spontaneously within a normal time frame?
Which of the following modalities results in the movement of ions into the body through the use of an electrical current?
Which of the following is a cardinal sign of inflammation?
What is a vascular reaction to cold that results in a white, red, or blue discoloration of the extremities?
The most common form of hyperthyroidism identified by tremors, weakness, difficulty in swallowing/ speaking, and facial/eye tics is known as:
A stretch injury to a nerve resulting in transient symptoms of paresthesia and weakness is known as what?
An involuntary muscle contraction characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation in rapid succession is known as which of the following?
Which of the following is a term that refers to a group of techniques used for the purpose of relieving soft tissue from the abnormal grip of tight fascia?
Diaphoresis is also known as which of the following?
Polydipsia is also known as which of the following?
Isotonic external rotation of the glenohumeral joint during shoulder rehabilitation focuses on what muscles?
Injury or disease of the pancreas creates pain in which quadrant of the abdomen?
An excessive valgus force to the knee may result in an injury to which ligament?
Which of the following involves the use of ice or a cold spray before performing a stretch?
Which of the following are braces used after rehabilitation?
What is a protective spasm of the muscular abdominal wall called?
A dry, nonproductive cough is most often caused by which of the following?
What is an upward force experienced by a body in a fluid that acts in the opposite direction of gravity and is responsible for the feeling of weightlessness in water?
All of the following are contraindications for electrical stimulation electrode placement, except:
Which of the following types of electrical stimulators is considered ?subsensory??
Strengthening of which muscle is vital in the throwing athlete?
What is a form of exercise that helps develop eccentric control during dynamic movements?
When palpating the knee joint after an injury, the athletic trainer should be sure to palpate which of the following structures?
Articular cartilage has limited ability to heal because of which of the following reasons?
Treatment of ?snapping hip? syndrome includes all of the following, except:
What types of medications are most commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy?
Which of the following is the only NSAID used topically in the United States?
Which of the following pairs are chemically identical?
At what concentrations is topical hydrocortisone available over the counter?
During rehabilitation, closed-chain exercises are recommended because they do all of the following, except:
When using ultrasound under water, a rubber-type basin should be used. Which of the following is the reason this technique should not be performed in a metal basin or whirlpool?
The convex surface of the glenohumeral joint is the ___________ and the concave surface of the glenohumeral joint is the ___________.
What are the 4 sensations an athlete will experience with the application of cryotherapy?
The effects of treating a subacute musculoskeletal injury with a warm whirlpool include all of the following, except:
Heat is dissipated in the body by all of the following, except:
What must the athletic trainer establish with the athlete prior to and during the rehabilitation in order for the rehabilitation of an injured athlete to be successful?
A basketball player who has sprained her ankle for the second time in 3 months reports to the athletic training facility for her third treatment session. The athletic trainer notices she is demanding and wants to know why the athletic trainer ?did not fix her ankle the right way the first time.? She becomes somewhat threatening, stating that she will find someone else to help her if she is not successfully helped this time. What would be the best response to an attention-seeking athlete?
What physiological effects occur under the cathode of an electrical stimulator?
All of the following are contraindications for using cryotherapy, except:
Which of the following statements accurately describes isokinetic training?
During the acute phase of an ankle injury, the water temperature of a whirlpool should be set at what temperature?
A tight Achilles tendon can cause ___________ or ___________ in order to allow the lower leg to move over the foot during running.
When rehabilitating a patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome, which muscle groups should be strengthened?
Which of the following pieces of equipment is not considered closed kinetic chain?
In terms of specificity of training, which type of exercise would be appropriate during the late phases of rehabilitation of a soccer player?
When rehabilitating a patient, it is important that the area being rehabilitated is stressed with a variety of intensities and durations during conditioning. The body responds to these stresses by adapting to the specific demands imposed on it. What is this principle known as?
Which of the following is not an example of an isotonic device?
During the joint mobilization, traction is applied in what direction relative to the treatment plane?
What is the term used in ultrasound to describe the time that sound waves are being emitted during one pulse period?
Ultrasound waves are reflected by ___________ and absorbed by ___________.
___________ and ___________ are 2 means that deliver medication via sound waves and electricity.
The athletic trainer of a collegiate women?s swimming and diving team suspects one of his patients might have a severe eating disorder. After lengthy discussions with both the coach and patient, the athletic trainer decides it would be best for the patient if she is referred for professional help. To which of the following professionals should the patient be initially referred?
A swimmer reports to the athletic training facility complaining of symptoms related to Scheuermann?s disease. Which type of exercises are beneficial in trying to diminish the symptoms during the early stages of the disease?
Which of the following is not a contraindication to the use of diathermy?
Which of the following structures is responsible for relaying information regarding muscle dynamics to the conscious and subconscious parts of the central nervous system?
Which of the following is an example of muscle spindle activity?
When developing a functional progression for an athlete who is undergoing a rehabilitation program, all of the following factors need to be considered, except:
Which of the following electrode placement techniques is most commonly used when treating an individual with ?brief-intense? TENS?
Which of the following may occur as a result of a puncture wound that has not been properly treated?
How quickly may the adaptations in skeletal muscle reverse if strength training is discontinued or interrupted during rehabilitation?
What is the efferent response to sensory information called?
What is the internal reaction or resistance of tissue to an external load called?
A type of training that employs a series of stations that consist of various combinations of weight training, flexibility, calisthenics, and brief aerobic exercise is known as which of the following?
Which of the following is the trade or brand name of the drug hydrocodone?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of an opioid analgesic?
Which of the following medications has antipyretic properties?
High-voltage pulsed stimulation may be used as an adjunct treatment in controlling acute and chronic pain through which 2 mechanisms?
Which joint position is the most appropriate position to perform joint mobilization techniques?
If a concave joint surface is moving on a stationary convex surface, gliding will occur in the same direction as:
All of the following are tests for glenohumeral instability, except:
Indications for ultrasound include all of the following, except:
What does the production of black, tar-like stools indicate?
Which of the following devices is more effective in decreasing skin temperature during a cryotherapy treatment?
A dynamic program of prescribed exercise for preventing or reversing the destructive effects of inactivity while returning an individual to their former level of competition is known as what?
Electrical stimulating currents are classified into 3 categories. Which of the following is not one of these categories?
?Like charges repel while unlike charges attract each other.? This is known as what law?
Treatment for facet dysfunction consists of all of the following, except:
The athletic trainer should perform which of the following tests for posterior cruciate ligament laxity?
A patient presents with insidious pain along the posterior aspect of the thigh. Which of the following steps should be performed first by the athletic trainer?
Which of the following modalities should be used sparingly, if at all, with a patient who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
Although no cure exists for myasthenia gravis, medical treatment to minimize the symptoms include which of the following?
In which of the following sports would plyometric training be beneficial?
Which of the following exercises improves proprioceptive feedback when rehabilitating a lower extremity injury?
Two exercises that are designed to stabilize the lumbar spine during low back rehabilitation include ___________ and ___________.
Bracing for scoliosis of the spine may be effective with all ages, except:
An injured athlete is led through a therapeutic mental process in which he pictures himself being evaluated by the athletic trainer and assured the injury is not serious. He then pictures himself moving through rehabilitation, recovering nicely, and, finally, returning to his sport fully healed. What is this therapeutic approach to the recovery process called?
Bone grows via a process of apposition and resorption on its surface. Which of the following cells are responsible for the resorption of bone during its growth or repair?
What is the resting position of the humeroradial joint?
A large amplitude movement within midrange of movement describes which grade of joint mobilization?
Where is the primary location for adenosine triphosphate production in skeletal muscle?
Which of the following describes a neurapraxia?
What are heat-producing currents in the body that are formed by a magnetic field that is externally applied in short-wave diathermy called?
High-voltage pulsed monophasic generators deliver current to deep tissues without damaging superficial tissues and are used for pain modulation. What type of waveform is used with this type of stimulator?
When rehabilitating a musculoskeletal injury, what is the proper progression of treatment?
Which of the following PNF techniques is not a strengthening technique?
Which of the following massage techniques is a method of tapotement?
What conditioning component is needed to perceive the position of the foot as it lands on the ground after the swing phase of gait?
What should a postseason conditioning program specifically focus on?
Before returning an athlete to full activity, all of the following criteria should equal those taken from the uninvolved side at the end of the rehabilitation program, except:
When rehabilitating a patient who has been diagnosed with ?jumper?s knee,? which muscle group should eventually be strengthened?
When rehabilitating a cervical strain, what must the athletic trainer maintain the integrity of?
Which of the muscle groups listed below are involved during a bench press?
Which of the following muscles are involved in a seated military press?
A patient needs instruction on how to properly perform an abdominal sit-up. What should the athletic trainer recommend?
A cross-country runner comes to you because he would like to begin a strength-training program for general body development. He informs you that he ?has never really lifted weights before.? How would you instruct him regarding his breathing pattern during a lift?
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