ATC Injury Prevention & Wellness Promotion 3

Question 1

An athletic trainer conducts a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) on a baseball pitcher who scores a '1' on the deep squat pattern. What does this score indicate?

Accepted Answer

Inability to perform the movement

Answer

An FMS score of 1 indicates the athlete could not perform the movement pattern even with modifications, suggesting significant mobility or stability deficits.

Question 2

Which supplement has FDA-approved safety concerns and is CONTRAINDICATED in adolescent athletes due to cardiovascular risks?

Accepted Answer

Ephedrine-containing products

Answer

Ephedrine and ephedra-containing supplements are banned by the FDA due to documented cardiovascular adverse events including cardiac arrest, particularly in young athletes.

Question 3

A volleyball player has a body mass index (BMI) of 17.2 and reports restricting food intake to 'stay light.' Which FIRST step should the athletic trainer take?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a private, non-judgmental conversation and refer to appropriate resources

Answer

Establishing trust through a compassionate conversation and making a timely referral to a multidisciplinary team (physician, dietitian, mental health) is the appropriate first response.

Question 4

In the Female Athlete Triad, low energy availability directly leads to which cascade of effects?

Accepted Answer

Amenorrhea → low estrogen → decreased bone density

Answer

Low energy availability suppresses reproductive hormones, causing amenorrhea and estrogen deficiency, which accelerates bone resorption and reduces bone mineral density.

Question 5

Which technique is MOST effective for preventing ankle sprains in athletes with a history of recurrent lateral ankle sprains?

Accepted Answer

Rigid ankle taping or lace-up bracing during activity

Answer

External ankle support via prophylactic taping or lace-up bracing consistently reduces lateral ankle sprain recurrence rates without significantly impairing performance.

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ATC Injury Prevention & Wellness Promotion 3