CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE

CATA Practice Exam Questions (Ch 1-5) Latest Update 2025-2026 200 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

15% to 21% of individuals who are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa ultimately die from

this disease. - CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE

A contraction of the agonist muscle causing a reflex relaxation of the antagonist muscle allowing it to stretch and protecting it from injury is known as reciprocal inhibition. -

CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE

A deficiency in folic acid and iron can lead to anemia. - CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE

A legal wrong that is committed against a person or property is known as:

• Tort
• Negligence
• Liability

D. Risky - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Tort

A low carbohydrate diet decreases glucagon levels and increases insulin levels allowing

fat to be burned rapidly and weight loss to occur. - CORRECT ANSWER: FALSE

A mineral that is extremely important in the body's ability to create a muscle contraction,

blood clotting, and proper nerve function is:

• Calcium
• Sodium
• Phosphorus

D. Iron - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Calcium 1 / 4

A mineral that is most abundant in the body and is necessary for bone formation is:

• Phosphorus

B.Calcium

• Iron

D. Zinc - CORRECT ANSWER: B.Calcium

A muscle can create the greatest amount of tension when:

• The actin and myosin are just beginning to touch one another to form crossbridges.
• Interaction at the crossbridges is at its maximum
• The actin and myosin have overlapped, creating optimal crossbridges
• Crossbridges are far apart so they are working toward one another - CORRECT

ANSWER: C. The actin and myosin have overlapped, creating optimal crossbridges

A patient file management system should not have security features that control access.

- CORRECT ANSWER: FALSE

A soccer player running ten 120 yd sprints in under 20 seconds each with a 1 minute walking recovery period between each sprint is an example of: A. Continuous Training

• Fartlek Training
• Interval Training

D. Conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER: C. Interval Training

A storage facility should be at least:

• 60-80 square feet
• 80-100 square feet
• 100-120 square feet
• 120-140 square feet - CORRECT ANSWER: B. 80-100 square feet 2 / 4

A term people commonly use to describe the feelings of exhaustion and disinterest

toward their work is:

• Burnout
• Empathy
• Fatigue Syndrome

D. Stress - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Burnout

According to NOCSAE all football helmets must have warning labels informing the

athlete of the potential risks involved. - CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following recommendations is false? A. Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables

• Avoid oversized portions
• Choose foods with moderate to high sodium content

D. Switch to fat free or low fat milk - CORRECT ANSWER: C. Choose foods with

moderate to high sodium content

After World War I, the development of the athletic trainer as a specialist in preventing and managing athletic injuries resulted from the work of this physician.

• Cramer
• Torg
• Bilik

D. Davis - CORRECT ANSWER: C. Bilik

All claims submitted to third party payers for reimbursement must include a diagnostic

code and a procedural code. - CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE

All of the following are a function of protein EXCEPT: 3 / 4

• Growth and maintenance of tissue in the body
• Used for energy
• Used to make enzymes
• Used to make antibodies to protect the body against disease - CORRECT ANSWER:
• Used for energy

All of the following are factors that determine VO2 max except:

• Muscle function
• Pulmonary function
• Internal respiration

D. Cardiovascular function - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Muscle function

All of the following should be elements of a hydrotherapy area EXCEPT:

• GFI for the outlets to prevent electrical shock
• All electrical outlets should be placed 4-5 feet above the floor
• Floors sloped toward drain
• 4-5 whirlpool baths to provide both hot and cold whirlpools - CORRECT ANSWER: D.

4-5 whirlpool baths to provide both hot and cold whirlpools

An annual report serves to analyze the number of supplies used and how many to order

for the following year. - CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE

An approach to conditioning that attempts to bring about peak performance while

reducing injuries and overtraining is known as:

• Cross training
• Periodization
• Constancy
• Specificity - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Periodization
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