Sports First Aid Exam with Answers
Four legs in the race to keep athlete's healthy safe? - correct answer-Injury and illness
prevention, recognition and first aid care, assessment or diagnosis and treatment, and
rehab
11 different team members that can contribute to the athletic health team - correct
answer-Athlete, Parents, Coach, EMS, Doctor, Athletic trainer, PT, Dentist/Oral
surgeon, Optometrist, Strength and Conditioning coach, and equipment manager
What are coach's roles defined by? - correct answer-Rules of the legal system and
school administration, expectations of parents, and interactions with other athletic health
care team members
What is a legal system's theory regarding a coach's primary role? - correct answer-
Minimize risk of injury to athletes under the coach's supervision
What are the 9 duties necessary to minimize risk of injury and/or illness? - correct
answer-Properly plan the activity, provide proper instruction, warn of inherent risks,
provide a safe physical environment, provide adequate and proper equipment, match
athletes appropriately, evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity, supervise the activity,
and provide appropriate emergency assistance
Under what conditions is an athlete not allowed to return to activity: - correct answer-
Loss of function, fever, headaches/memory loss/dizziness/ringing in
ears/unresponsiveness from a head injury, heat or cold-related illness, and pain with
activity
Before working with an athlete who is a minor, what should you do regarding consent? -
correct answer-Obtain parental consent before the season, for injured adult athletes ask
if they need help or else consent is implied but if they refuse, you cannot help or else
they can charge for assault
What are 3 ways parents can participate in the athletic health care team? - correct
answer-Ensure their child participates in physicians/screenings/conditioning, watch for
illness and injury, and support decisions made by athletic health care team for
restrictions
What is the role of an athletic trainer and physical therapist when an athlete has been
injured? - correct answer-Provide info on how the injury occurred, support the athletic
trainer's decisions regarding the athlete's care and ability to participate, and encourage
the athlete to be compliant in doing rehab exercises
, What is the role of an athlete in the athletic health care team? - correct answer-
Preseason physicals, fitness screenings, conditioning and personal injury assessment
or care as well as report injury and illness and adhere to restrictions on their
participation
What is your role when EMS are present at the time of an injury? - correct answer-
Become acquainted with what personnel is available and let them provide emergency
care. Assist through providing info on how the injury occurred and what first aid you
have provided, crowd control, and perform other tasks when asked.
What is your role when EMS are not present at the time of an injury? - correct answer-
Protect from further harm, send for EMS, evaluate injury, administer first aid, and
provide EMTs with info on what occurred and the first aid provided.
Define Athletic Trainers (ATCs) and give 3 examples of tasks they are trained or
qualified to perform - correct answer-Certified allied health professionals trained
specifically in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehab of athletic injuries.
Immediately evaluate and provide care for injuries as well as rehabilitate, prevent
injuries with screenings and preseason individualized conditioning, and offer tips on
proper technique.
What are 4 ways you can prepare for handling injuries or illness? - correct answer-Plan
for them with health records, emergency plans, stock first aid, and physical screening
and conditioning in the overall program
What are 3 things you can do to keep current with regard to injury or illness prevention
and response? - correct answer-Read current sports med books and articles, keep first
aid training and CPR certification current, and attend seminars and clinics for updates in
advancements
What are 3 athlete or client records you should keep on file and easily accessible? -
correct answer-Keep a consent form, health history form with their health problem,
meds, and restrictions, and an emergency info card
Some items should be omitted from your first aid kit because they are illegal for you to
give them to your athletes or clients such as: - correct answer-All medicines such as
OTC (aspirin, pain meds, or decongestants) and prescription and iodine because some
may be allergic
List 8 disqualifying medical conditions: - correct answer-Uncontrolled diabetes, asthma,
high BP, heart conditions, epilepsy, previous head injuries, spinal injuries, and chronic
orthopedic problems
Four legs in the race to keep athlete's healthy safe? - correct answer-Injury and illness
prevention, recognition and first aid care, assessment or diagnosis and treatment, and
rehab
11 different team members that can contribute to the athletic health team - correct
answer-Athlete, Parents, Coach, EMS, Doctor, Athletic trainer, PT, Dentist/Oral
surgeon, Optometrist, Strength and Conditioning coach, and equipment manager
What are coach's roles defined by? - correct answer-Rules of the legal system and
school administration, expectations of parents, and interactions with other athletic health
care team members
What is a legal system's theory regarding a coach's primary role? - correct answer-
Minimize risk of injury to athletes under the coach's supervision
What are the 9 duties necessary to minimize risk of injury and/or illness? - correct
answer-Properly plan the activity, provide proper instruction, warn of inherent risks,
provide a safe physical environment, provide adequate and proper equipment, match
athletes appropriately, evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity, supervise the activity,
and provide appropriate emergency assistance
Under what conditions is an athlete not allowed to return to activity: - correct answer-
Loss of function, fever, headaches/memory loss/dizziness/ringing in
ears/unresponsiveness from a head injury, heat or cold-related illness, and pain with
activity
Before working with an athlete who is a minor, what should you do regarding consent? -
correct answer-Obtain parental consent before the season, for injured adult athletes ask
if they need help or else consent is implied but if they refuse, you cannot help or else
they can charge for assault
What are 3 ways parents can participate in the athletic health care team? - correct
answer-Ensure their child participates in physicians/screenings/conditioning, watch for
illness and injury, and support decisions made by athletic health care team for
restrictions
What is the role of an athletic trainer and physical therapist when an athlete has been
injured? - correct answer-Provide info on how the injury occurred, support the athletic
trainer's decisions regarding the athlete's care and ability to participate, and encourage
the athlete to be compliant in doing rehab exercises
, What is the role of an athlete in the athletic health care team? - correct answer-
Preseason physicals, fitness screenings, conditioning and personal injury assessment
or care as well as report injury and illness and adhere to restrictions on their
participation
What is your role when EMS are present at the time of an injury? - correct answer-
Become acquainted with what personnel is available and let them provide emergency
care. Assist through providing info on how the injury occurred and what first aid you
have provided, crowd control, and perform other tasks when asked.
What is your role when EMS are not present at the time of an injury? - correct answer-
Protect from further harm, send for EMS, evaluate injury, administer first aid, and
provide EMTs with info on what occurred and the first aid provided.
Define Athletic Trainers (ATCs) and give 3 examples of tasks they are trained or
qualified to perform - correct answer-Certified allied health professionals trained
specifically in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehab of athletic injuries.
Immediately evaluate and provide care for injuries as well as rehabilitate, prevent
injuries with screenings and preseason individualized conditioning, and offer tips on
proper technique.
What are 4 ways you can prepare for handling injuries or illness? - correct answer-Plan
for them with health records, emergency plans, stock first aid, and physical screening
and conditioning in the overall program
What are 3 things you can do to keep current with regard to injury or illness prevention
and response? - correct answer-Read current sports med books and articles, keep first
aid training and CPR certification current, and attend seminars and clinics for updates in
advancements
What are 3 athlete or client records you should keep on file and easily accessible? -
correct answer-Keep a consent form, health history form with their health problem,
meds, and restrictions, and an emergency info card
Some items should be omitted from your first aid kit because they are illegal for you to
give them to your athletes or clients such as: - correct answer-All medicines such as
OTC (aspirin, pain meds, or decongestants) and prescription and iodine because some
may be allergic
List 8 disqualifying medical conditions: - correct answer-Uncontrolled diabetes, asthma,
high BP, heart conditions, epilepsy, previous head injuries, spinal injuries, and chronic
orthopedic problems
