NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety for
Coaches Test Answers
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: - ✔️✔️Strain.
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws? - ✔️✔️To help protect people who
voluntarily give care without expecting anything in return.
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.
To give abdominal thrusts, position your covered fist: - ✔️✔️Above the naval.
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.
The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) should include: - ✔️✔️All of the above.
When dealing with an athlete who has mental health issues, the coach's role is to: -
✔️✔️All of the above.
Coaches Test Answers
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: - ✔️✔️Strain.
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws? - ✔️✔️To help protect people who
voluntarily give care without expecting anything in return.
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.
To give abdominal thrusts, position your covered fist: - ✔️✔️Above the naval.
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.
The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) should include: - ✔️✔️All of the above.
When dealing with an athlete who has mental health issues, the coach's role is to: -
✔️✔️All of the above.
