SPORT FIRST AID ASEP MAIN EXAMINATION SET
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔A basketball player is hit on the end of her thumb with the ball. The thumb does not
have a deformity, but the athlete is in a great deal of pain. Which of the following
symptoms and signs would lead you to send for emergency medical assistance? NOT B
- ✔✔a. She has pain when you tap the end of her thumb.
b. She is experiencing shock.
c. She has disrupted circulation in her thumb.
d. all of the above
e. b and c
✔✔Which of the following is a primary mechanism for a shoulder dislocation? NOT B -
✔✔a. backward blow to the front of the upper arm while it is raised to the side
b. blow to the top of the shoulder
c. blow to the front of the shoulder
d. forward blow to the lower arm while it is raised to the side
e. blow to the side of the shoulder while the upper arm is at the side
✔✔A volleyball player has repeatedly landed on her elbow while practicing digs. The
elbow is swollen and feels warm. She is likely suffering from what? NOT A - ✔✔a.
elbow fracture
b. ulnar nerve contusion
c. elbow bursitis
d. elbow contusion
e. elbow sprain
✔✔A 14-year-old basketball player complains of mild pain below the patella when he
jumps and runs. He's experiencing no signs of shock and says he wants to continue
practicing. You should NOT A - ✔✔a. rest the athlete from all activities
b. rest the athlete from painful activities
c. call for emergency medical assistance
d. splint the injury
e. none of the above
✔✔A volleyball player is suffering from a Grade I low back strain. Which activity is least
likely to cause her pain? NOT E - ✔✔a. bumping shoulders with another player
b. serving
c. spiking
d. picking the ball up off the court
e. blocking
✔✔T/F In most hip dislocations, the head of the femur slips forward out of the socket. -
✔✔False
, ✔✔A coach could be held liable if an athlete is injured while using inappropriately fitted
protective equipment. - ✔✔True
✔✔An athlete should NOT be allowed to participate if she has - ✔✔ringing in her
ears,slight shoulder pain after, but not during, activity
✔✔Which of the following actions can an athletic trainer perform to assist with injury or
illness prevention? - ✔✔develop individualized preseason conditioning programs
✔✔Which of the following over-the-counter medications should you include in your first
aid kit? - ✔✔none of the above
✔✔Participating in a sport first aid or sports medicine course or workshop will
adequately prepare you to be a first responder for the rest of your coaching career. -
✔✔false
✔✔Rotator cuff muscles - ✔✔assist with throwing and swinging a racket
✔✔Tension injuries are caused by - ✔✔tissues being stretched beyond their normal
limits
✔✔T/F Avulsion fractures can occur in ankles and fingers. - ✔✔true
✔✔T/F Fibrillation does not affect how the heart pumps blood. - ✔✔false
✔✔The AED indicates "No shock indicated/advised." You check and find that the
athlete is breathing fast. You should NOT A - ✔✔a. begin CPR
b. monitor breathing while waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive
c. establish an airway
d. begin the Heimlich maneuver
e. check for responsiveness
✔✔Which of the following methods should be used to check an athlete's
responsiveness? - ✔✔Tap or squeeze the athlete's shoulder and ask, Are you all right?
✔✔When you give chest compressions, your hands should be - ✔✔one on top of the
other, with fingers held above the chest
✔✔Which of the following is true regarding the use of an AED? - ✔✔If a shock is
indicated, make sure no one is touching the athlete before pressing the shock button on
the AED.
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔A basketball player is hit on the end of her thumb with the ball. The thumb does not
have a deformity, but the athlete is in a great deal of pain. Which of the following
symptoms and signs would lead you to send for emergency medical assistance? NOT B
- ✔✔a. She has pain when you tap the end of her thumb.
b. She is experiencing shock.
c. She has disrupted circulation in her thumb.
d. all of the above
e. b and c
✔✔Which of the following is a primary mechanism for a shoulder dislocation? NOT B -
✔✔a. backward blow to the front of the upper arm while it is raised to the side
b. blow to the top of the shoulder
c. blow to the front of the shoulder
d. forward blow to the lower arm while it is raised to the side
e. blow to the side of the shoulder while the upper arm is at the side
✔✔A volleyball player has repeatedly landed on her elbow while practicing digs. The
elbow is swollen and feels warm. She is likely suffering from what? NOT A - ✔✔a.
elbow fracture
b. ulnar nerve contusion
c. elbow bursitis
d. elbow contusion
e. elbow sprain
✔✔A 14-year-old basketball player complains of mild pain below the patella when he
jumps and runs. He's experiencing no signs of shock and says he wants to continue
practicing. You should NOT A - ✔✔a. rest the athlete from all activities
b. rest the athlete from painful activities
c. call for emergency medical assistance
d. splint the injury
e. none of the above
✔✔A volleyball player is suffering from a Grade I low back strain. Which activity is least
likely to cause her pain? NOT E - ✔✔a. bumping shoulders with another player
b. serving
c. spiking
d. picking the ball up off the court
e. blocking
✔✔T/F In most hip dislocations, the head of the femur slips forward out of the socket. -
✔✔False
, ✔✔A coach could be held liable if an athlete is injured while using inappropriately fitted
protective equipment. - ✔✔True
✔✔An athlete should NOT be allowed to participate if she has - ✔✔ringing in her
ears,slight shoulder pain after, but not during, activity
✔✔Which of the following actions can an athletic trainer perform to assist with injury or
illness prevention? - ✔✔develop individualized preseason conditioning programs
✔✔Which of the following over-the-counter medications should you include in your first
aid kit? - ✔✔none of the above
✔✔Participating in a sport first aid or sports medicine course or workshop will
adequately prepare you to be a first responder for the rest of your coaching career. -
✔✔false
✔✔Rotator cuff muscles - ✔✔assist with throwing and swinging a racket
✔✔Tension injuries are caused by - ✔✔tissues being stretched beyond their normal
limits
✔✔T/F Avulsion fractures can occur in ankles and fingers. - ✔✔true
✔✔T/F Fibrillation does not affect how the heart pumps blood. - ✔✔false
✔✔The AED indicates "No shock indicated/advised." You check and find that the
athlete is breathing fast. You should NOT A - ✔✔a. begin CPR
b. monitor breathing while waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive
c. establish an airway
d. begin the Heimlich maneuver
e. check for responsiveness
✔✔Which of the following methods should be used to check an athlete's
responsiveness? - ✔✔Tap or squeeze the athlete's shoulder and ask, Are you all right?
✔✔When you give chest compressions, your hands should be - ✔✔one on top of the
other, with fingers held above the chest
✔✔Which of the following is true regarding the use of an AED? - ✔✔If a shock is
indicated, make sure no one is touching the athlete before pressing the shock button on
the AED.
