NATA-BOC Practice Questions 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ligament is tested with the valgus stress test applied at 30° of knee flexion?
- Posterior cruciate ligament
- Lateral collateral ligament
- Medial collateral ligament (Correct answer)
- Anterior cruciate ligament
Correct answer: Medial collateral ligament
The valgus stress test at 30° of flexion isolates the medial collateral ligament by unlocking the joint and reducing bony stability.
Question 2: A swimmer presents with shoulder impingement signs. Which therapeutic exercise is CONTRAINDICATED early in rehabilitation?
- Scapular retraction
- Prone Y and T exercises
- Full-arc overhead pressing above 90° (Correct answer)
- External rotation with a band at side
Correct answer: Full-arc overhead pressing above 90°
Full-arc overhead pressing narrows the subacromial space and can exacerbate impingement symptoms early in rehab.
Question 3: During documentation, which format is used by most athletic trainers and follows the 'Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan' structure?
- HOPS
- SOAP (Correct answer)
- RICE
- PRICES
Correct answer: SOAP
The SOAP note format is the standard clinical documentation method covering Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.
Question 4: A wrestler complains of acute low back pain after a match. The slump test is positive. Which structure is MOST likely involved?
- Quadratus lumborum
- Lumbar facet joint
- Intervertebral disc with nerve root compression (Correct answer)
- Sacroiliac joint
Correct answer: Intervertebral disc with nerve root compression
A positive slump test indicates tension on neural structures, suggesting disc herniation with nerve root involvement.
Question 5: What is the primary goal of the preparticipation physical examination (PPE)?
- To diagnose all existing medical conditions
- To identify conditions that may predispose an athlete to injury or illness (Correct answer)
- To determine an athlete's fitness level for a sport
- To provide baseline data for insurance purposes only
Correct answer: To identify conditions that may predispose an athlete to injury or illness
The PPE's primary goal is to identify conditions that could increase risk of injury, illness, or sudden cardiac death during sport participation.
Question 6: Which taping technique is used to restrict subtalar inversion and support the lateral ankle?
- Figure-8 elastic wrap
- Closed basket weave with heel locks (Correct answer)
- Dorsal sling
- Longitudinal arch support
Correct answer: Closed basket weave with heel locks
The closed basket weave with heel locks is the standard technique for restricting inversion and supporting the lateral ankle.
Question 7: An athlete with Type 1 diabetes becomes shaky, sweaty, and confused during practice. The FIRST action is to:
- Administer insulin immediately
- Provide 15–20g of fast-acting carbohydrates (Correct answer)
- Call 911 and wait
- Have the athlete lie down and rest
Correct answer: Provide 15–20g of fast-acting carbohydrates
Hypoglycemia is treated immediately with 15–20g of fast-acting carbohydrates to rapidly raise blood glucose.
NATA-BOC Practice Questions 4
Which ligament is tested with the valgus stress test applied at 30° of knee flexion?