NATA-BOC Taping, Bracing, and Protective Equipment 3

Question 1

Prophylactic knee braces worn by football linemen are primarily designed to reduce the incidence of which injury?

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament sprains caused by lateral valgus blows

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Anterior cruciate ligament tears from cutting maneuvers

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Patellar tendon ruptures from jumping activities

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Lateral meniscal tears from internal rotation forces

Question 2

Compared to fiberglass casting tape, plaster of Paris sets:

Accepted Answer

Faster and generates more exothermic heat during setting

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Slower and generates less exothermic heat during setting

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At the same rate but produces a lighter finished cast

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Faster but at a lower temperature, reducing burn risk

Question 3

The proposed mechanism by which kinesiology tape reduces pain is primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Gently lifting the skin to decrease pressure on subcutaneous pain receptors

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Compressing the tissue to limit edema formation

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Immobilizing the joint segment to prevent painful movement

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Generating heat to increase local blood flow to the area

Question 4

When removing athletic tape from the skin, the recommended technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Pull the tape back over itself in the direction of hair growth at a low angle

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Pull the tape rapidly upward away from the skin at a 90-degree angle

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Soak the tape with water to loosen the adhesive before removing

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Always cut all tape off with scissors to avoid any mechanical pulling

Question 5

The primary functional distinction between elastic tape (e.g., Elastikon) and non-elastic white athletic tape is that:

Accepted Answer

Elastic tape allows motion and provides compression; non-elastic tape restricts motion

Answer

Elastic tape is stronger and adheres better under perspiration conditions

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Non-elastic tape allows slight joint movement while still providing support

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Non-elastic tape is preferred for areas with impaired circulation

Question 6

When fabricating a custom thermoplastic wrist splint for immobilization of a stable distal radius fracture, the wrist is typically positioned in:

Accepted Answer

Neutral to slight extension of 10 to 20 degrees

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Full wrist extension at 60 to 70 degrees

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Full wrist flexion at 60 to 70 degrees

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Maximum ulnar deviation to reduce fracture site stress

Question 7

A thigh contusion at risk for developing myositis ossificans should be protected during return to play with padding that:

Accepted Answer

Creates a donut-shaped cutout to completely avoid contact with the contusion site

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Applies firm direct pressure over the bruised area to limit hematoma expansion

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Wraps circumferentially around the entire thigh with compression

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Elevates the affected area above heart level during competition