BOC EXAM 2026/2027) WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (74pages)

Which of the following ligaments is referred to as the arch ligament of the shoulder? - answerCoracoacromial ligament Which orthopedic special test is performed with the examiner resisting glenohumeral external rotation and forearm supination, and what findings constitute a positive test? - answerYergason's test; pain or snapping in the bicipital groove Which two body structures represent the largest changes in temperature with cold applications? - answerSkin and synovium The medial collateral ligament of the knee are taut in which of the following? - answerExtension and flexion Which of the following is a condition of rapidly rising internal body temperature that occurs when the body's mechanisms for the release of heat are overwhelmed? - answerHeat Stroke What term identifies the spreading of a beam or wave? - answerDivergence Deep frostbite is a medical emergency. What would the proper course of treatment be for this problem? - answerRapid rewarming of the affected body part with warm water You are the athletic trainer at a high school that sponsors 22 sports. There are approximately 500 athletes total. Which type of pre‐participation exam would be the most effective and efficient? - answerProvide a station-based exam with the assistance of multiple medical and healthcare professionals prior to the start of each sport season (i.e. fall, winter, spring). A positive Phalen's sign is suspect of what problem? - answerCarpal Tunnel Syndrome All of the following are signs of an injury except: a. Change in skin color or texture b. Change in body temperature c. Change in blood pressure d. Complaint of headaches e. Change in respiratory rate - answerComplaint of headaches When performing two person CPR, what is the correct compression to breath ratio? - answer30:2 What evaluative test is used to examine the integrity of the lateral collateral ligament of the knee? - answerVarus Stress Test Which four palpable bony prominences define the carpal tunnel? - answerPisiform, tubercle of the navicular, hook of the hamate, and the tubercle of the trapezium If an athlete is unconscious from a blow to the head, he or she should be assumed to have a neck injury in addition to a possible head injury. If the airway appears to be impaired, all of the following would be appropriate steps in management except : - answerDo a finger sweep of the mouth to remove any debris and clear the airway An athlete is brought into the athletic training room with a 2.5-inch nail embedded in his foot. All of the following actions are appropriate in the treatment of this injury except : - answerImmediately remove the nail from the foot When fitting an athlete for crutches, the elbow should be bent to approximately what angle? - answer30 degrees Two major symptoms of a spontaneous pneumothorax include _________and _________ - answerSudden chest pain, dyspnea