Deck 7: Protective Equipment

Question 1

Please check all of the boxes where the statement regarding shoes is correct.

A) A tennis shoe should have no heel flare
B) The flexibility in a running shoe should be at the ball of the foot
C) An aerobic shoe should be flared for stability
D) A sole or last of a tennis shoe should be made out of rubber
E) The upper of a running shoe should be made out of leather with nylon
F) The tread of a tennis shoe should be flattened
G) There should be very little heel flare in an aerobic shoe
H) Running shoes tread should have deep grooves for grip
I) The heel and sole should be well padded in a tennis shoe similar to a running shoe
J) The upper of an aerobic shoe should only be made of leather
K) The tread of an aerobic shoe should be flat or pivot dot
L) The sole of a tennis shoe should be firm

Answer 1

A tennis shoe should have no heel flare
The flexibility in a running shoe should be at the ball of the foot
The tread of a tennis shoe should be flattened
There should be very little heel flare in an aerobic shoe
Running shoes tread should have deep grooves for grip
The tread of an aerobic shoe should be flat or pivot dot
The sole of a tennis shoe should be firm

Question 2

Please check all of the injuries that a properly fitted mouthguard helps to prevent

A) A laceration to the lip
B) A laceration to the tongue
C) A laceration to the cheek
D) Dental injuries
E) Throat injuries

Answer 2

A laceration to the lip
A laceration to the cheek
Dental injuries

Question 3

Please check all of the face protection pieces that are utilized in soccer:

A) Face guard
B) Throat protection
C) Mouth guards
D) Ear guards
E) Eye protection devices

Answer 3

Mouth guards
Eye protection devices

Question 4

Who is held liable if an injury occurs as the result of an individual using a piece of equipment that is determined to be defective?

A) The equipment manager
B) The athletic trainer
C) The athletic director
D) The manufacturer
E) The athlete

Question 5

If one of the assistant coaches were to add hardware to a piece of equipment that is not part of the standard equipment, who is held liable?

A) The equipment manager
B) The assistant coach
C) The athletic director
D) The manufacturer
E) The athletic trainer

Question 6

What is the governing body that established voluntary test standards to reduce head injuries?

A) NCAA
B) NFSHSC
C) NOCSAE
D) OSHA
E) NATA

Question 7

How often should NOCSAE-approved helmets be recertified/reconditioned?

A) Every 5 years
B) Every 4 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 2 years
E) Every year

Question 8

When fitting an athlete for protective headgear, what is a common guideline to follow for most helmets?

A) Chin strap should be adjusted so that it gently contacts the chin when the mouth is closed.
B) It should not recoil on impact.
C) The helmet should not move, or translate on the head if twisted or shaken.
D) It should contain the NOCSAE certification sticker on the outside of the helmet.
E) The more expensive, the more effective in preventing a head injury.

Question 9

Which of the following protective devices has no association with the sport of baseball?

A) Ear guards
B) Mouth guards
C) Face guards
D) Eye protection devices
E) Throat protection devices

Question 10

What sport has headgear that is a headband with a piece of foam in the front that is about 1 ½ - 2 inches wide?

A) Wrestling
B) Volleyball
C) Karate
D) Soccer
E) Field hockey

Question 11

What is an associated danger when a mouthpiece is cut down and only covers the front teeth?

A) Knocking out the front two teeth
B) It falling on the ground
C) A penalty timeout
D) Nullification of the warranty
E) An obstructed airway

Question 12

What phrase best completes this statement, "Eye protection must be worn by all athletes who play sports...?

A) …and wear glasses
B) …that use fast-moving projectiles
C) …and wear contacts
D) …that use sticks
E) …that involve high speeds

Question 13

What is the suspensory ligament that can be stretched and cause premature sagging of the female breast if proper support equipment is not used?

A) Cowper's
B) Hooper's
C) Cooper's
D) Pectoral
E) Mammary

Question 14

When fitting an athletic shoe, what is the recommended distance between the longest toe and the front of the shoe?

A) 1/8 to ¼ inch
B) ¼ to ½ inch
C) ½ to ¾ inch
D) ¾ to 1 inch
E) There should not be any space between the longest toes and the front of the shoe

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding ankle braces is correct?

A) Ankle braces have a significant effect on performance
B) Research studies have proven that ankle braces are always more effective in preventing ankle injuries than ankle taping
C) Research studies have proven that ankle taping is always more effective in preventing ankle injuries than ankle braces
D) When compared to ankle taping, ankle braces have been proven to loosen more than ankle taping during physical activity
E) Ankle braces probably have little to no effect on performance; any changes is due to the athlete's perception of support and comfort

Question 16

In what sport is wearing this piece of equipment a necessity in order to prevent injury?

A) Football
B) Soccer
C) Lacrosse
D) Track
E) Baseball

Question 17

A patient would wear this brace when they have suffered from which of the following injuries?

A) Lateral collateral ligament sprain
B) Patellofemoral conditions
C) Anterior cruciate ligament sprain
D) Anterior-talofibular ligament sprain
E) Quadricep muscle strain

Question 18

In what sport is wearing this piece of equipment a necessity in order to prevent injury?

A) Football
B) Baseball
C) Lacrosse
D) Field Hockey
E) Softball

Question 19

Which of the following materials would be best suited to construct a wedge insert to insert a patient's shoe?

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Question 20

Which of the following pictures denotes cast padding?

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Question 21

You have a downhill skier who is constantly complaining about the glare on the snow. What color of tinted contact lens could you wear to reduce the glare?

A) red
B) blue
C) yellow
D) green
E) pink

Question 22

What material combination for socks is less bulky and dries faster?

A) Cotton & polyester
B) Polyester & wool
C) Cotton & wool
D) Polyester & silk
E) Cotton & silk