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‘Trick’ Questions on the BOC (and how to crack them!)
Have you ever wondered if there are “trick” questions on the Board of Certification exam?
If you’re like most students, it’s pretty much a given that you have encountered trick questions along your way. Usually, these come from professors who are really trying to make sure that they drive home a crucial point. Occasionally, you’ll find one on a practice exam that really makes you think twice.
Over the years, I’ve found that most of these “trick” questions really just require one particular key insight to make sure that you answer them correctly.
Regarding the BOC exam specifically, here are a few categories of “trick” questions that you may encounter:
“What would you do next” questions.
Classic fodder for the BOC exam includes questions that make you think like an athletic trainer. They ask you what you would do next in a given situation. Frequently, these questions ask you to make a decision that would affect the patient’s outcome.
Solution: Always work with a patient in this order — Examine, Evaluate, Diagnose, Treat, and then…
