ATC Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a clinical evaluation in sports medicine?

Accepted Answer

Assess injury severity

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Improve nutrition

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Increase strength

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Prescribe medication

Question 2

Which of the following is part of the HOPS method of injury assessment?

Accepted Answer

Osteopathy

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Heat application

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Observation

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Sleep study

Question 3

Why is taking a detailed history important during evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To understand injury cause

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To complete paperwork

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To create workouts

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To increase blood flow

Question 4

What is palpation used for in physical evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To locate pain or deformities

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To cool muscles

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To measure temperature

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To stretch ligaments

Question 5

Which of the following would be considered a 'special test'?

Accepted Answer

Reflex test

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Blood pressure reading

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Lachman test

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Respiratory rate

Question 6

How are diagnostic imaging techniques used in evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To confirm injury diagnoses

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For stretching guidance

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To choose meal plans

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To relax patients

Question 7

What condition is indicated by a positive anterior drawer test?

Accepted Answer

Hip dislocation

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Ankle sprain

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ACL tear

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Shin splints

Question 8

What tool might be used to assess range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Goniometer

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Thermometer

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Reflex hammer

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Blood pressure cuff

Question 9

When should an athletic trainer refer to a physician?

Accepted Answer

When injury severity exceeds scope

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After taping the injury

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If there's athlete disagreement

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Before using crutches