ABPTS SCS Practice Questions - Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy Exam - ABPTS SCS Practice Questions - Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy Exam

Question 1

A 19-year-old female soccer player is 7 months post primary ACL reconstruction (BPTB autograft). Quadriceps LSI is 92%, single hop is 94%, triple hop is 91%, IKDC is 87, ACL-RSI is 70, and she has completed progressive on-field rehab. Per current consensus, what is the most appropriate next step?

Defer return to sport until at least 9 months post-op Clear for unrestricted return to sport now Require 100% LSI before clearance Order an MRI before clearing

Correct Answer:

Defer return to sport until at least 9 months post-op

Question 2

A college hockey player sustains a check to the head and reports headache, dizziness, and feeling foggy. SCAT6 reveals a symptom score of 28, BESS errors 7 above baseline, and modified Maddocks errors. Per the 2023 Amsterdam (CISG) consensus, what is the immediate management?

Allow return to play after 15 minutes of rest if symptoms reduce Remove from play immediately and do not return same day; refer for medical evaluation Re-test in the next period and clear if BESS normalizes Administer NSAIDs and continue play

Correct Answer:

Remove from play immediately and do not return same day; refer for medical evaluation

Question 3

Per the Amsterdam 2023 CISG consensus, when may an athlete begin light aerobic exercise (Stage 2 of the graded RTS progression) after a concussion?

Only after 7 days of strict cognitive and physical rest After 24-48 hours of relative rest, when symptoms allow sub-symptom-threshold activity Immediately the day of injury Only after complete symptom resolution

Correct Answer:

After 24-48 hours of relative rest, when symptoms allow sub-symptom-threshold activity

Question 4

Which on-field finding is an immediate indication for spine board immobilization and emergency activation in a football player after a tackle?

Neck soreness with full active rotation Mild headache that resolves with hydration Persistent neck pain with paresthesias or weakness in extremities, midline tenderness, or altered mental status Bruising over the trapezius

Correct Answer:

Persistent neck pain with paresthesias or weakness in extremities, midline tenderness, or altered mental status

Question 5

Per Appropriate Care Standards (NATA), what is the maximum tolerable on-field time to defibrillation in sudden cardiac arrest?

10 minutes 8 minutes 5 minutes or less 15 minutes

Correct Answer:

5 minutes or less

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