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WorksheetsSports Med Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which member of the sports medicine team is primarily responsible for evaluating and rehabilitating injuries?
Team Physician
Athletic Trainer
Coach
Physical Therapist
A coach notices an athlete is repeatedly ignoring medical instructions. Which professional should they collaborate with first to ensure the athlete's safety?
Parent/Guardian
Athletic Trainer
Team Physician
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Which best describes the role of parents/guardians in the Circle of Care?
Oversee rehabilitation programs
Diagnose injuries
Support health and recovery
Design strength training plans
An athlete communicates new symptoms after rehab has started. Which team members must collaborate most directly to adjust the care plan?
Coach and Parents
Strength Coach and Athlete
Athletic Trainer and Physician
Physical Therapist and Coach
Why is clear communication essential among sports medicine team members?
It prevents athletes from missing practice
It ensures proper injury management
It reduces the need for conditioning programs
It eliminates the need for conflict resolution
Which is the best example of conflict resolution within the sports medicine team?
Ignoring minor disagreements until they disappear
Assigning blame quickly to identify the issue
Listening to all sides and encouraging compromise
Limiting communication to written reports only
A parent disagrees with a treatment plan. Which step shows the team using higher-level conflict management?
Changing the plan without medical review
Escalating the conflict to school administration
Focusing on solutions, not blame
Allowing the athlete to decide
Which of the following is the best example of empathy in sports medicine?
Correcting an athlete's form strictly during rehab
Sharing in the athlete's frustration after a setback
Ignoring cultural differences for equal treatment
Giving generic treatment instructions
A healthcare worker avoids eye contact and responds with short answers. This negatively impacts which concept?
Confidentiality
Bedside manner
Integrity
Competence
Imagine a scenario where an athlete feels disrespected during treatment. How could empathy positively change the athlete's recovery process?
It would guarantee faster healing
It could increase trust and cooperation
It prevents future injuries
It eliminates the need for physical therapy
Which professional standard is most directly violated if an athletic trainer shares a patient's test results with friends?
Hygiene
Confidentiality
Dress code
Initiative
Why is respect for diversity in healthcare considered essential?
It ensures equal pay across professions
It allows athletes to choose their own treatment
It guarantees the same standard of care for all
It reduces training time for professionals
Which personal trait would most help a healthcare worker handle constructive feedback from a physician?
Dependability
Patience
Acceptance of criticism
Enthusiasm
A new athletic trainer struggles with being on time and completing reports. Which traits should they develop to succeed?
Enthusiasm and empathy
Dependability and initiative
Integrity and discretion
Honesty and competence
Which of the following is not one of the 5 domains of athletic training?
Therapeutic Intervention
Injury Prevention & Wellness Promotion
Examination and Diagnosis
Medical Prescriptions
Why was the formation of the NATA in 1950 significant?
It created the BOC certification exam
It officially organized athletic trainers as a profession
It introduced the CAATE accreditation system
It recognized athletic trainers as medical doctors
Which organization is responsible for accrediting athletic training education programs?
AMA
BOC
CAATE
NCAA
The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (2018) impacted athletic trainers by:
Allowing them to practice across state lines
Removing the need for certification exams
Limiting their scope of practice
Replacing NATA with CAATE
In the 1970s, what were the two routes to certification eligibility?
Doctoral degree or apprenticeship hours
600-800 clinical hours or 1,500-1,800 apprenticeship hours
Online coursework or physician mentorship
Completion of NATA membership or BOC test
Why did certification shift from apprenticeship hours to accredited programs?
To reduce the time needed for certification
To create consistency and higher professional standards
To expand the scope of practice internationally
To limit entry into the field
As of 2022, the minimum degree required to sit for the BOC exam is:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
If an athlete gets an open wound during practice, which domain of athletic training is being used when the AT provides first aid?
Healthcare administration
Therapeutic intervention
Immediate and emergency care
Examination and assessment
Which scenario best reflects professional integrity?
An athletic trainer ignores a physician's orders to speed up recovery
A coach pressures an athlete to play despite pain
A physical therapist documents all treatments honestly
A parent insists on alternative treatments without medical support
Which of the 5 domains of athletic training is represented in this scenario: the athletic trainer applies a heat pack to the athlete's back to relieve tight muscles before practice.
Administration & Professional Responsibility
Therapeutic Modalities
Immediate & Emergency Care
Injury Prevention & Wellness Promotion
Which of the 5 domains of athletic training is represented in this scenario: the athletic trainer talks to the football team about the importance of hydration and diet at the first practice.
Administration & Professional Responsibility
Therapeutic Modalities
Immediate & Emergency Care
Injury Prevention & Wellness Promotion
Which of the 5 domains of athletic training is represented in this scenario: the athletic trainer documents treatment logs of all patients seen that day.
Administration & Professional Responsibility
Therapeutic Modalities
Immediate & Emergency Care
Injury Prevention & Wellness Promotion
What event in athletic training history happened in 1990?
American Medical Association recognizes ATs as allied healthcare professionals
CAATE is created & regulates educational programs
BOC exam is created and the first exam is given
NATA was founded and held its first conference
What event in athletic training history happened in 1970?
American Medical Association recognizes ATs as allied healthcare professionals
CAATE is created & regulates educational programs
BOC exam is created and the first exam is given
NATA was founded and held its first conference
Why is the coach the closest person to the athlete in the Circle of Care?
They are first person to help athletes with injuries
They are the most knowledgeable in the sport
They work with the athlete the closest on a daily basis with their sport
They are the only person the athlete can directly talk to within the sport
Which is an example of proper dress for that profession?
shorts & t-shirt for a medical doctor
flip-flops, jeans, & tank top for athletic trainer
scrubs & close-toed shoes for ER nurse
sundress & high-heels for EMT
Give an example of diversity in healthcare.
Which best defines competence?
ability to successfully and efficiently perform a task / skill
maintain privacy of personal medical information
understanding and sharing in someone else's feelings
having accountability to follow through with tasks
When analyzing the Circle of Care, why is the nutritionist & chiropractor in the outside ring?
They are most involved with the athlete daily
They are least involved with the athlete daily
The athlete can't talk to them directly
They are paid the highest salary
Why is the development of CAATE a big deal for athletic training?
They decide who can practice as an athletic trainer and who can not
They give schools funding for athletic trainers to work
They determine which colleges have official athletic training education programs
They give approval / recognize healthcare professionals
What exam must you pass in order to practice as an athletic trainer?
Board of Certification Exam
National Athletic Trainer's Exam
Commissions of Athletic Training Exam
American Medical Association Exam
