Question 1

An athlete has sustained a bruise. Which action would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Apply ice for 30-40 minutes.

Question 2

Continue sets of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 3

An athlete has frostbite of the toes. Which action would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Place cotton or gauze between the toes.

Question 4

If lightning is striking nearby when people are outside and there is no time to evacuate, they should:

Accepted Answer

Avoid squatting or sitting close to other people.

Question 5

When an athlete develops a sudden illness, you should:

Accepted Answer

Look around the area for clues that might tell you what happened to the athlete.

Question 6

What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?

Accepted Answer

To help protect people who voluntarily give care without expecting anything in return.

Question 7

To give abdominal thrusts, position your covered fist:

Accepted Answer

Above the naval.

Question 8

Which of the following care steps would be included for an athlete with hypothermia until advanced medical personnel arrives?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 9

Specific types of splints include:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 10

For which condition would you decide to call 9-1-1 for an athlete who has sustained a wound?

Accepted Answer

The athlete has uncontrolled bleeding.

Question 11

Heat-related illnesses include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat strokes.

Question 12

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Restrictive eating in individuals who see themselves as being overweight or afraid of gaining weight.

Question 13

The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) should include:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 14

When dealing with an athlete who has mental health issues, the coach\'s role is to:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 15

An athlete has sustained an injury that involves the tearing of the muscles in the back of his leg. This type of injury is called:

Accepted Answer

Strain.

Question 16

If you are caring for an athlete with heat stroke and you cannot immerse the athlete up to his or her neck in an ice-water pool or tub, what other methods can you try?

Accepted Answer

Any of the above.

Question 17

How do you care for an athlete with a possible head, neck or back injury?

Accepted Answer

Support the head in the position you find it. Do not try to align it.

Question 18

To help control a nosebleed, you should have the athlete:

Accepted Answer

Lean slightly forward while pinching the nostrils together until the bleeding stops.

Question 19

To care for an athlete having a diabetic emergency who can swallow, give some form of sugar, such as:

Accepted Answer

Any of the above.

Question 20

Common signals of bulimia nervosa include:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 21

A concussion is a type of brain injury that usually involves:

Accepted Answer

Temporary loss of brain function resulting from a blow to the head.

Question 22

One signal of a breathing emergency is:

Accepted Answer

Making a wheezing or high-pitched sound.

Question 23

Which type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?

Accepted Answer

Open fracture.

Question 24

The general care for a muscle, bone or joint injury includes the following:

Accepted Answer

Rest, Immobilize, Cold and Elevate.

Question 25

Which of the following would you expect to find in an athlete experiencing a diabetic emergency?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 26

Activate the EMS system by:

Accepted Answer

Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.

Question 27

An athlete is experiencing early signs and symptoms of heat illness. Which of the following would you do?

Accepted Answer

Move the athlete to a cooler place.

Question 28

MRSA infections are most commonly spread by:

Accepted Answer

Skin-to-skin contact.

Question 29

To prevent heat-related illness emergencies, which action would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Exercising for brief periods with frequent rests.

Question 30

Which of the following is not a signal of a breathing emergency?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting.

Question 31

A football player who was wearing his helmet has sustained a suspected neck injury during practice. He is laying his back and is awake and talking. Which action would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Leave the helmet in place.

Question 32

Anaphylaxis kits contain which of the following:

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine auto-injector

Question 33

Caring for shock involves which of the following steps?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 34

The female athlete triad is a condition that involves low bone mass, amenorrhea, and _________?

Accepted Answer

Disordered eating.

Question 35

The sudden illness that results from too much or too little sugar in the athlete\'s blood is:

Accepted Answer

Diabetic emergency.

Question 36

When checking for a concussion, common symptoms often include:

Accepted Answer

Any of the above.

Question 37

A rapid, weak pulse, confusion and seizures are among the signals of which life- threatening condition?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke.

Question 38

An athlete with frostbite would exhibit which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Skin that appears waxy.

Question 39

If an athlete takes a direct blow to the head, neck or back during an event, practice or game and becomes unconscious you should always:

Accepted Answer

Provide adequate head and neck stabilization until EMS personnel arrive.

Question 40

What is a common signal of sudden illness?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 41

When caring for an athlete with hypothermia, which action would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Notify local emergency medical services.

Question 42

After putting on disposable gloves, what is the first step in caring for a wound with significant bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing.

Question 43

When applying a roller bandage, always:

Accepted Answer

Check the area above and below the injury site for feeling, warmth and color.

Question 44

If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 45

When caring for an athlete who is having a seizure, you should:

Accepted Answer

Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

Question 46

For an athlete who is suffering from a skin condition or an infection, you should:

Accepted Answer

Have the athlete evaluated by the appropriate health-care professional.

Question 47

The simplest type of closed wound is:

Accepted Answer

Bruise.

Question 48

By following universal precautions to protect yourself and the injured or ill athlete, you can:

Accepted Answer

Minimize the risk of disease transmission.

Question 49

An athlete sustains an injury in which the bone at a joint has moved away from its normal position. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Dislocation.

Question 50

Which is a sign that the condition of an athlete with hypothermia needs immediate medical attention?

Accepted Answer

The athlete stops shivering.

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