NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches Test Answers 2023

An athlete has sustained a bruise. Which action would be most appropriate? Apply ice for 30-40 minutes. Continue sets of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the: All of the above. An athlete has frostbite of the toes. Which action would be most appropriate? Place cotton or gauze between the toes. If lightning is striking nearby when people are outside and there is no time to evacuate, they should: Avoid squatting or sitting close to other people. When an athlete develops a sudden illness, you should: Look around the area for clues that might tell you what happened to the athlete. What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws? To help protect people who voluntarily give care without expecting anything in return. To give abdominal thrusts, position your covered fist: Above the naval. Which of the following care steps would be included for an athlete with hypothermia until advanced medical personnel arrives? All of the above. Specific types of splints include: All of the above. For which condition would you decide to call 9-1-1 for an athlete who has sustained a wound? The athlete has uncontrolled bleeding. Heat-related illnesses include which of the following? Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat strokes. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by: Restrictive eating in individuals who see themselves as being overweight or afraid of gaining weight.