Blue Book

Question 1

A sphymanometer is an instrument used to indirectly determine what?

Answer 1

Blood pressure

Question 2

A Q angle (Greater Than) >25 degrees may predispose a patient to what postural deviation?

Answer 2

Genu Valgum

Question 3

What is not a factor for lower extremity overuse syndromes in runners?

Answer 3

Short Strides

Question 4

A tall athlete, long arms, pectus carinatum or excavated, high arched palate, myopia?

Answer 4

Marfans Syndrome

Question 5

What is the maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration called?

Answer 5

Vital Capacity

Question 6

What is myopia?

Answer 6

Nearsighted

Question 7

What are the functions of the liver?

Answer 7

Carbonation Metabolism
Detoxification of Blood
Protein synthesis
Bile production

Question 8

Where are body fat skin fold measurements taken from?

Answer 8

Biceops
Tripceps
Supriliac
Suprascapular

Question 9

In hot, wet environments, the patient ability to adjust to significant increased cardiovascular workload is limited by factor?

Answer 9

Not being able to dispense heat/evaporation

Question 10

Sprinting 50 yards asses what?

Answer 10

Anaerobic capacity

Question 11

What is the definition of power?

Answer 11

Power=force x distance

Question 12

During prolonged, intense training and conditioning of a patient, what cardiac change may occur over a period of time?

Answer 12

Heart Size

Question 13

The formula to determine heart rate?

Answer 13

220-Age x Percentage= BPM

Question 14

How long should an athlete warmup before an athletic performance?

Answer 14

10-15mins

Question 15

What is the average calories an college athlete eat per day?

Answer 15

2200-4400

Question 16

An athletes diet should consist of approximately___protiein,___fat, and___carbohydrate?

Answer 16

12-15
40-50
55-70

Question 17

The pre event meal should be planned by?

Answer 17

Coach
Athlete
Athlete Trainer

Question 18

How long should you wait after a pre event meal to digest?

Answer 18

3 to 4 hours

Question 19

How much calcium should an female athlete with low bone mass consume a day?

Answer 19

1200mg

Question 20

When monitoring a carbohydrate loading program for endurance, what should the athlete do the day prior to competition?

Answer 20

Eat high carbohydrates

Little to no exercise

Question 21

How is pediculosis spread?

Answer 21

Close sexual contact

Question 22

Proper steps in fitting football helmets?

Answer 22

Place helmet of head, tilt, then pull down
Turn hemet side ti side
Press the crown down 
Check for snug jaw pads
Check chin strap

Question 23

The____and____should be involved with the athlete and athletic trainer in selecting and maintaining the athletes protective equipment?

Answer 23

Coach
Equipment manager
AT

Question 24

Football helmets may fall into 1 or 2 categories. These 2 types are known as___or___.

Answer 24

Air or fluid filled

Padded

Question 25

Which organization sets the standards for eye protection for racquet sports?

Answer 25

ASTM

Question 26

Which Vitamin help alleviate premenstral syndrome, irritability, anxiety, depression, and bloating in an female athlete?

Answer 26

Vitamin B6

Question 27

A vegetarian would lack what mineral?

Answer 27

Iron

Question 28

What condition is a runner most likely to experience a stress fracture of a bone?

Answer 28

Few high loads | or many small loads

Question 29

Which of the following should be included in PPE?

Answer 29

Height and weight Orthopedic screening Vital Signs Ear/nose/throat

Question 30

What is the most common cause of fatality non sports related?

Answer 30

Heat stroke

Question 31

What organization is in charge of bicycle helmets?

Answer 31

CPSC

Question 32

During PPE what assessment should be used to document the maturity of and athlete secondary sexual characteristic?

Answer 32

Tanners 5 stage assessment

Question 33

What does HOPS assessment stand for?

Answer 33

History Observation Assessment Strength/Sensation

Question 34

What is Glascow scale?

Answer 34

level of conscious

Question 35

How to prevent patient from suffering ice injury?

Answer 35

Place damp cloth between skin and ice

Question 36

What is impetigo?

Answer 36

Highly contagious red rash on mouth or face

Question 37

What dietetic has been banded by the International Olympic Committee?

Answer 37

Furodemide (Lasix)

Question 38

How should an athlete with ingrown toe nail cut nails?

Answer 38

Straight across

Question 39

Steps for proper fitting running shoe?

Answer 39

Somewhat soft midsole Flexible forefoot Strong heal counter

Question 40

What medication should a patient avoid taking during the day?

Answer 40

Anihistamines

Question 41

Hockey players should wear___to prevent anterior compartment syndrome?

Answer 41

Shin guards

Question 42

What type of conditions trigger hypothermia?

Answer 42

Wind and wet weather

Question 43

What does anabolic steroids reduce in females?

Answer 43

Body fat

Question 44

What should an athletic trainer instruct their athletes to do on long flights?

Answer 44

Stay hydrated

Question 45

What are the effects of chronic use of smokeless tobacco?

Answer 45

Leukoplakia Mouth/Throat cancer Bad breath

Question 46

What should you do if an athlete wants a tape job with no present injury?

Answer 46

Use stregnthing exercises to that area

Question 47

What is the role of anti oxidants?

Answer 47

Protects cells from detrimental effects that may cause health problems and early aging

Question 48

What is the primary cause of medial epicondylitis?

Answer 48

Hyperextension of the wrist while performing back hand shots

Question 49

What type of patient should avoid high volume, high intensity, and plyometric exercises?

Answer 49

Patient who weight more than 220 pounds

Question 50

What is a plyometric exercise?

Answer 50

Jump or plyo training forcing muscle to contract maximally in short amount of time

Question 51

Which exercise does not require a spotter?

Answer 51

Curl over the chest

Question 52

What is a keratoderma known for?

Answer 52

Callus

Question 53

How can a UTI be prevented?

Answer 53

Sanitary bowel and Bladder habits

Question 54

What is torus fracture?

Answer 54

Compressive fracture that bows in most commonly seen in pediatric

Question 55

How many servings of fruit should and athlete have a day?

Answer 55

Depends on the patients height and weight

Question 56

How long should stretching last?

Answer 56

10-30 secs

Question 57

Signs of low carbohydrate diet?

Answer 57

Fatigue Hypoglycemia Ketosis Headaches

Question 58

Which of the following is not a neural effect of resistance training?

Answer 58

Increased muscle capillary density

Question 59

To prevent a hazardous electrical problem in the athletic training facility___and___should never be used?

Answer 59

Multiple adapters | Extension cords

Question 60

What is adenopathy?

Answer 60

Enlarged lympnodes