Question 1

All ice hockey players must wear protective helmets that carry the stamp of approval from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Photochromic lenses become color tinted when exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the steps involved in properly fitting a football helmet.

Accepted Answer

Properly fitting a football helmet is cr

Question 4

Peripheral vision, astigmatism, and corneal waviness are improved through the use of contact lenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Unlike football, hockey, and baseball helmets, cycling helmets are more durable and are designed to survive repeated impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following isNOT considered during the fitting of a football helmet?

Accepted Answer

A)  The warning label must be affixed to the outside of the helmet. 
B)  The chin strap has four straps instead of two. 
C)  The helmet has been properly certified. 
D)  The player's hair must be dry. 
A)  The warning label must be affixed to the outside of the helmet. 
B)  The chin strap has four straps instead of two. 
C)  The helmet has been properly certified. 
D)  The player's hair must be dry.

Question 7

An individual can be assured that once a football player's equipment is initially fitted, he or she will adequately be protected against injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the rules for fitting protective shoulder pads in football.

Accepted Answer

Fitting protective shoulder pads correct

Question 9

Which of the following sports is most likely to use protective headgear to avoid injury to the ears?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wrestling 
B)  Ice hockey 
C)  Snow skiing 
D)  Cycling 
A)  Wrestling 
B)  Ice hockey 
C)  Snow skiing 
D)  Cycling

Question 10

A shoe with a non-yielding sole reduces strain on the foot tendons and helps support the forefoot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which type of shoe should be the most flexible at the ball of the foot and have a large heel flare?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tennis shoes 
B)  Aerobic shoes 
C)  Running shoes 
D)  Basketball shoes 
A)  Tennis shoes 
B)  Aerobic shoes 
C)  Running shoes 
D)  Basketball shoes

Question 12

Which of the following isNOT a component of an athletic shoe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The arch plate 
B)  The shank 
C)  The heel counter 
D)  The toe box 
A)  The arch plate 
B)  The shank 
C)  The heel counter 
D)  The toe box

Question 13

Which of the following are components of an aerobic shoe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leather uppers, little heel flare, flat tread 
B)  Firm sole, leather uppers, deep-grooved tread 
C)  Polyurethane sole, heel flare, nylon uppers 
D)  Leather uppers, rubber sole, flexible ball of foot 
A)  Leather uppers, little heel flare, flat tread 
B)  Firm sole, leather uppers, deep-grooved tread 
C)  Polyurethane sole, heel flare, nylon uppers 
D)  Leather uppers, rubber sole, flexible ball of foot

Question 14

Ice hockey helmets must withstand the high-velocity impact of a stick or puck and the low-velocity forces of falling or hitting a sideboard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are disadvantages of glassesEXCEPT for which statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  They slip when an individual is sweating. 
B)  They detract from peripheral vision. 
C)  They are difficult to wear with protective headgear. 
D)  They cannot withstand the rigors of the sport. 
A)  They slip when an individual is sweating. 
B)  They detract from peripheral vision. 
C)  They are difficult to wear with protective headgear. 
D)  They cannot withstand the rigors of the sport.

Question 16

The custom-fabricated type of mouth guard is formed after submersion in boiling water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When fitting shoulder pads, the inside shoulder pad should cover which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  The AC joint 
B)  The tip of the shoulder in a direct line with the lateral aspect of the shoulder 
C)  The deltoid muscle 
D)  The clavicle 
A)  The AC joint 
B)  The tip of the shoulder in a direct line with the lateral aspect of the shoulder 
C)  The deltoid muscle 
D)  The clavicle

Question 18

The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine recommends the use of prophylactic knee braces because of their efficacy in reducing injuries to the collateral ligaments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following organizations is responsible for helmet certification standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Athletic Equipment Manager Association 
B)  The National Collegiate Athletic Association 
C)  The American National Standards Institute 
D)  The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment 
A)  The Athletic Equipment Manager Association 
B)  The National Collegiate Athletic Association 
C)  The American National Standards Institute 
D)  The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment

Question 20

It is desirable to fit an athlete's shoe at the end of the day to accommodate the gradual increases in foot size that occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment

All ice hockey players must wear protective helmets that carry the stamp of approval from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Photochromic lenses become color tinted when exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Explain the steps involved in properly fitting a football helmet.

Peripheral vision, astigmatism, and corneal waviness are improved through the use of contact lenses.

Unlike football, hockey, and baseball helmets, cycling helmets are more durable and are designed to survive repeated impact.

Which of the following isNOT considered during the fitting of a football helmet?

An individual can be assured that once a football player's equipment is initially fitted, he or she will adequately be protected against injury.

Describe the rules for fitting protective shoulder pads in football.

Which of the following sports is most likely to use protective headgear to avoid injury to the ears?

A shoe with a non-yielding sole reduces strain on the foot tendons and helps support the forefoot.

Which type of shoe should be the most flexible at the ball of the foot and have a large heel flare?

Which of the following isNOT a component of an athletic shoe?

Which of the following are components of an aerobic shoe?

Ice hockey helmets must withstand the high-velocity impact of a stick or puck and the low-velocity forces of falling or hitting a sideboard.

All of the following are disadvantages of glassesEXCEPT for which statement?

The custom-fabricated type of mouth guard is formed after submersion in boiling water.

When fitting shoulder pads, the inside shoulder pad should cover which of the following structures?

The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine recommends the use of prophylactic knee braces because of their efficacy in reducing injuries to the collateral ligaments.

Which of the following organizations is responsible for helmet certification standards?

It is desirable to fit an athlete's shoe at the end of the day to accommodate the gradual increases in foot size that occur.

Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and the Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles

Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program

Legal Liability and Insurance

Preventing Injuries Through Fitness Training

Sports Nutrition and Supplements

Understanding the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions

Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment

Bloodborne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and Wound Care

Wrapping and Taping Techniques

Understanding the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation

Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically

Recognizing Different Sports Injuries

The Foot and Toes

The Ankle and Lower Leg

The Knee and Related Structures

The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Spine

The Thorax and Abdomen

The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns

Substance Abuse

Preventing and Managing Injuries in Young Athletes

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