ATC Therapeutic Intervention & Health Care Administration 2

Question 1

Which therapeutic modality uses high-frequency sound waves to promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

Therapeutic ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves (0.8–3 MHz) to produce thermal and non-thermal effects that promote tissue healing.

Question 2

An athletic trainer is creating a rehabilitation plan using the PRICE principle after an acute ankle sprain. What does the 'C' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Compression

Answer

In the PRICE acronym (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), 'C' stands for Compression, which limits edema formation.

Question 3

Under HIPAA regulations, an athletic trainer may share a student-athlete's protected health information with a coach without explicit consent in which scenario?

Accepted Answer

Determining return-to-play eligibility for a school team

Answer

HIPAA's treatment exception allows disclosure to other treating parties involved in care; a coach's role in return-to-play decisions may qualify under educational records via FERPA.

Question 4

Which parameter of electrical stimulation primarily determines the physiological effect on tissue — motor, sensory, or pain modulation?

Accepted Answer

Pulse frequency (Hz)

Answer

Pulse frequency (Hz) primarily determines the physiological response: low frequencies (2–10 Hz) target motor response, mid-range (50–100 Hz) targets sensory, and high frequencies aid pain modulation.

Question 5

A certified athletic trainer employed at a university must file an incident report after a practice injury. Which principle best describes the purpose of this administrative requirement?

Accepted Answer

Risk documentation and reduction

Answer

Incident reports serve as legal documentation and are used to identify patterns to reduce future injury risk — a core risk management strategy.

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ATC Therapeutic Intervention & Health Care Administration 2