NATA-BOC Practice Questions 3

Question 1

A volleyball player has a positive empty can test and weakness with shoulder abduction. Which structure is MOST likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus

Answer

The empty can test isolates the supraspinatus; a positive result indicates supraspinatus pathology.

Question 2

Which type of muscle contraction produces the greatest force output?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

Eccentric contractions generate the greatest force due to the contribution of passive elastic elements along with active cross-bridge cycling.

Question 3

When applying a compression wrap for an acute ankle sprain, the wrap should be applied in which direction?

Accepted Answer

From distal to proximal

Answer

Compression wraps are applied distal to proximal to promote venous return and minimize distal edema.

Question 4

A gymnast presents with pain in the anatomical snuffbox after a fall on an outstretched hand. Which bone injury must be ruled out?

Accepted Answer

Scaphoid fracture

Answer

Anatomical snuffbox tenderness following a FOOSH mechanism is a classic presentation of a scaphoid fracture.

Question 5

Which electrotherapy modality is MOST appropriate for reducing acute post-surgical edema?

Accepted Answer

High-voltage pulsed current (HVPC)

Answer

HVPC has the strongest evidence for reducing acute edema and promoting tissue healing in the early post-surgical phase.

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