Exam 1 review

In a sports medicine team, who is ultimately (final decision) responsible for deciding when an injured athlete may return to full activity?

• Physician

• Athletic Trainer

• Strength & Conditioning coach

• Coach

What are the steps (in order) to become a physician? 

• Earn a bachelor’s degree, Take MCAT, apply to medical school, earn a medical degree, complete a residency program, obtain licensure

• Apply to medical school, Take MCAT, complete a residency program, earn a medical degree, obtain licensure

• Earn a masters degree, Take MCAT, earn a medical degree, obtain licensure, complete a residency program, apply to medical school

• Earn a medical degree, obtain licensure, complete residency program, take MCAT

Who is normally responsible for the organization and administration of the Athletic Training room?

• Team Physician

• Coach

• Athletic Trainer

• Athletic Administration

What Law protects the privacy of students' educational records?

• HIPAA

• ADA

• FERPA

• OSHA

What regulation allows the athlete access to their medical records and gives them control over how their information is used and disclosed?

• HIPAA

• ADA

• OSHA

• FERPA

What is the primary (main) purpose of a pre-participation exam?

• To assign athletes their positions

• To identify past or current medical issues

• To evaluate an athlete’s academic performance

• To provide nutrition counseling

What is the primary purpose of secondary insurance?

• Cover the remaining medical bills after the primary plan has paid

• Covers minor injuries during athletic events

• Provides coverage for team travel

• Protects against equipment damage

Which type of insurance is specifically designed for elderly and disabled patients?

• POS

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• PPO

An athlete reports symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, and confusion after a direct hit to the head during a game. Despite being aware of these symptoms, the athletic trainer does not conduct a concussion evaluation, provide immediate care, or remove the athlete from play. 

What did the athletic trainer commit? 

• Misfeasance

• Nonfeasance

• Malfeasance

• Negligence

Which of the following statements best describes cardiovascular endurance and its associated types of exercise?

• Cardiovascular endurance helps minimize fatigue and is improved through short bursts of high-intensity aerobic exercise

• Aerobic exercise involves short bursts of activity where the body's oxygen demand exceeds supply, leading to anaerobic performance

• Cardiovascular endurance reduces fatigue and injury risk through sustained low-intensity aerobic exercise, while anaerobic exercise involves short bursts of high-intensity activity where oxygen demand exceeds supply.

• Anaerobic exercise minimizes fatigue over long periods by maintaining a steady supply of oxygen to muscles.