SPORT FIRST AID ASEP EXAM
An athlete is having an asthma attack but does not have asthma medication. First,
you should NOT B - ANSWERS-a. place the athlete in a semireclining position
b. monitor breathing and circulation, and provide rescue breathing or CPR as
necessary
c. send for emergency medical assistance
d. monitor and treat for shock as needed
e. call the athlete's physician
A cross country athlete is severely allergic to bees and has asthma. If she is having
difficulty breathing, what other sign or symptom would help determine whether
she is suffering from asthma or experiencing anaphylactic shock? - ANSWERS-
swollen lips, tongue, or throat
A gymnast takes a hard fall on her lower back. You can't feel her spine without
moving her. You could check for a spinal cord injury by NOT A - ANSWERS-a.
asking her to try to move her fingers and toes
b. touching her finger, and asking her which finger you're touching
c. asking her to squeeze your fingers with each hand
d. touching her toe, and asking her which toe you're touching
e. all of the above
T/F Wearing mouth guards may help prevent head injuries. - ANSWERS-true
,Which of the following is a sign or symptom of advanced-stage ruptured spleen? -
ANSWERS-pain in the left shoulder or the neck
Twenty minutes after getting hit on the side of the midback, an athlete is anxious
to return to play. He shows no signs of advanced-stage kidney contusion but still
has slight tenderness over the injured area. You should - ANSWERS-call his
parents, and have them take him to a physician
t/f A football player suffers a blow to the side of the midback. He has pain in his
lower abdominal area and is urinating a lot. You should send for emergency
medical assistance. - ANSWERS-TRUE
T/F Gastroenteritis can be caused by inhaling certain bacteria or viruses. -
ANSWERS-TRUE
Your star runner has finished her run and is coming back to the sidelines when she
faints. When you reach her, she is responsive but feeling unsteady. You have her -
ANSWERS-sit on the bench and put her head between her knees
An athlete experiencing an insulin reaction has NOT A - ANSWERS-a. low insulin
levels
b. hyperglycemia
c. hypoglycemia
d. a and b
, e. a and c
An athlete who you know has epilepsy has a seizure that lasts a few seconds.
After the seizure stops, she appears confused, but has no other signs of illness or
injury. Which of the following is required first aid care for her current condition? -
ANSWERS-Inform her parents or guardians.
While waiting to tee off, one of your golfers is staring blankly and her eyes are
blinking repetitively. She may be suffering from - ANSWERS-petit mal seizure
Which of the following are signs of third-degree frostbite? - ANSWERS-b and c
bluish skin blisters
What method used by the body to maintain its temperature during cold, windy
weather can make it more prone to frostbite or hypothermia? - ANSWERS-
reducing blood flow to the skin and extremities
Which of the following is not recommended for an athlete suffering from severe
hypothermia? - ANSWERS-Remove cold and wet clothes, and vigorously massage
the athlete's body.
T/F A biceps strain can cause pain when the elbow is straight and the upper arm is
stretched backward. - ANSWERS-TRUE
An athlete is having an asthma attack but does not have asthma medication. First,
you should NOT B - ANSWERS-a. place the athlete in a semireclining position
b. monitor breathing and circulation, and provide rescue breathing or CPR as
necessary
c. send for emergency medical assistance
d. monitor and treat for shock as needed
e. call the athlete's physician
A cross country athlete is severely allergic to bees and has asthma. If she is having
difficulty breathing, what other sign or symptom would help determine whether
she is suffering from asthma or experiencing anaphylactic shock? - ANSWERS-
swollen lips, tongue, or throat
A gymnast takes a hard fall on her lower back. You can't feel her spine without
moving her. You could check for a spinal cord injury by NOT A - ANSWERS-a.
asking her to try to move her fingers and toes
b. touching her finger, and asking her which finger you're touching
c. asking her to squeeze your fingers with each hand
d. touching her toe, and asking her which toe you're touching
e. all of the above
T/F Wearing mouth guards may help prevent head injuries. - ANSWERS-true
,Which of the following is a sign or symptom of advanced-stage ruptured spleen? -
ANSWERS-pain in the left shoulder or the neck
Twenty minutes after getting hit on the side of the midback, an athlete is anxious
to return to play. He shows no signs of advanced-stage kidney contusion but still
has slight tenderness over the injured area. You should - ANSWERS-call his
parents, and have them take him to a physician
t/f A football player suffers a blow to the side of the midback. He has pain in his
lower abdominal area and is urinating a lot. You should send for emergency
medical assistance. - ANSWERS-TRUE
T/F Gastroenteritis can be caused by inhaling certain bacteria or viruses. -
ANSWERS-TRUE
Your star runner has finished her run and is coming back to the sidelines when she
faints. When you reach her, she is responsive but feeling unsteady. You have her -
ANSWERS-sit on the bench and put her head between her knees
An athlete experiencing an insulin reaction has NOT A - ANSWERS-a. low insulin
levels
b. hyperglycemia
c. hypoglycemia
d. a and b
, e. a and c
An athlete who you know has epilepsy has a seizure that lasts a few seconds.
After the seizure stops, she appears confused, but has no other signs of illness or
injury. Which of the following is required first aid care for her current condition? -
ANSWERS-Inform her parents or guardians.
While waiting to tee off, one of your golfers is staring blankly and her eyes are
blinking repetitively. She may be suffering from - ANSWERS-petit mal seizure
Which of the following are signs of third-degree frostbite? - ANSWERS-b and c
bluish skin blisters
What method used by the body to maintain its temperature during cold, windy
weather can make it more prone to frostbite or hypothermia? - ANSWERS-
reducing blood flow to the skin and extremities
Which of the following is not recommended for an athlete suffering from severe
hypothermia? - ANSWERS-Remove cold and wet clothes, and vigorously massage
the athlete's body.
T/F A biceps strain can cause pain when the elbow is straight and the upper arm is
stretched backward. - ANSWERS-TRUE
