Athletic Training Practice Exam

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Which of the following practices is NOT effective in preventing athlete's foot?

Dusting the feet daily with powder
Completely drying feet after getting them wet
Wearing sandals in public showers
Sharing shoes with teammates

The correct answer is: Sharing shoes with teammates

Sharing shoes with teammates is not effective in preventing athlete's foot because it increases the risk of fungal transmission. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist environments, such as inside shoes. When shoes are shared, there is a direct exchange of skin flakes and moisture that can harbor the fungus, making it easy for one person to contract the infection from another. On the other hand, practices such as dusting feet daily with powder, completely drying feet after getting them wet, and wearing sandals in public showers actively contribute to maintaining foot hygiene and reducing moisture, both of which are essential in preventing fungal infections. Each of these measures targets the conditions that facilitate the growth of fungi, thereby lowering the risk of developing athlete's foot.