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Athletic Trainer Practice Test

Check what you know about the athletic trainer job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on athletic trainer knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15ATC stands for:
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Answer: Certified athletic trainer credential. It’s the BOC credential.

Question 2 of 15After a suspected concussion, the athlete should:
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Answer: Not return that day. No same-day return.

Question 3 of 15For heat stroke, first:
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Answer: Cool rapidly with cold-water immersion. Rapid cooling is critical.

Question 4 of 15RICE stands for:
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Answer: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. A classic first aid approach.

Question 5 of 15CAATE accredits:
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Answer: Athletic training programs. It accredits education programs.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Conditions such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”
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Answer: Heat illness. Heat illness: Conditions such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Question 7 of 15What does “Spine boarding” mean?
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Answer: Immobilizing suspected spinal injuries.. Spine boarding: Immobilizing suspected spinal injuries.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Board of Certification.”
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Answer: BOC. BOC: Board of Certification.

Question 9 of 15What does “Emergency action plan” mean?
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Answer: A written plan for emergencies.. Emergency action plan: A written plan for emergencies.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Steps for evaluating and returning athletes after concussions.”
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Answer: Concussion protocol. Concussion protocol: Steps for evaluating and returning athletes after concussions.

Question 11 of 15What does “Return-to-play” mean?
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Answer: Criteria for returning to sport.. Return-to-play: Criteria for returning to sport.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Tests to evaluate specific injuries.”
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Answer: Special tests. Special tests: Tests to evaluate specific injuries.

Question 13 of 15What does “Prophylactic taping” mean?
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Answer: Taping to prevent injury.. Prophylactic taping: Taping to prevent injury.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The accrediting body for athletic training programs.”
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Answer: CAATE. CAATE: The accrediting body for athletic training programs.

Question 15 of 15What does “Pre-participation exam” mean?
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Answer: A physical before sports.. Pre-participation exam: A physical before sports.

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