NFHS: First Aid, Health and Safety Questions
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To prevent heat-related illness emergencies, which action would be MOST appropriate?
Exercising for brief periods with frequent rest
An athlete is experiencing early signs and symptoms of heat illness. Which of the following
would you do? Move the athlete to a cooler place
What is the preferred method of rapidly cooling someone experiencing a heat stroke?
Immersing the athlete up to their neck in an ice-water pool or tub
Exertional hyponatremia is a rare condition caused by: Being over-hydrated, diluting the
blood sodium levels
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
Heat-related illnesses include which of the following? Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and
heat stroke
Which is a sign that the condition of an athlete with hypothermia needs immediate medical
attention? The athlete stops shivering
Which action is MOST appropriate when caring for someone with frostbitten fingers?
An athlete has sustained a bruise. Which action would be the MOST appropriate? Apply
ice for about 20 minutes
, NFHS: First Aid, Health and Safety Questions
and Answers 100% Correct
The simplest type of closed wound is: Bruise
For which condition would you decide to call 9-1-1 for an athlete who has sustained a wound?
The athlete has uncontrolled bleeding
When applying a roller badge, always: Check the area above and below the injury site for
feeling, warmth and color
If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure: All of the above
Which type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?
Open fracture
An athlete sustained an injury in which the bone at a joint has moved away from its normal
position. This is called: Dislocation
An athlete has sustained an injury that involves a tearing of muscles in the back of their leg. This
type of injury is called: Strain
Specific types of splints include: All of the above
The general care for a muscle, bone or joint injury includes the following: Rest,
Immobilize, Cold and Elevate (RICE)
An athlete experiencing an injury to the muscles, bones or joints will most commonly complain
of: All of the above
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To prevent heat-related illness emergencies, which action would be MOST appropriate?
Exercising for brief periods with frequent rest
An athlete is experiencing early signs and symptoms of heat illness. Which of the following
would you do? Move the athlete to a cooler place
What is the preferred method of rapidly cooling someone experiencing a heat stroke?
Immersing the athlete up to their neck in an ice-water pool or tub
Exertional hyponatremia is a rare condition caused by: Being over-hydrated, diluting the
blood sodium levels
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
Heat-related illnesses include which of the following? Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and
heat stroke
Which is a sign that the condition of an athlete with hypothermia needs immediate medical
attention? The athlete stops shivering
Which action is MOST appropriate when caring for someone with frostbitten fingers?
An athlete has sustained a bruise. Which action would be the MOST appropriate? Apply
ice for about 20 minutes
, NFHS: First Aid, Health and Safety Questions
and Answers 100% Correct
The simplest type of closed wound is: Bruise
For which condition would you decide to call 9-1-1 for an athlete who has sustained a wound?
The athlete has uncontrolled bleeding
When applying a roller badge, always: Check the area above and below the injury site for
feeling, warmth and color
If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure: All of the above
Which type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?
Open fracture
An athlete sustained an injury in which the bone at a joint has moved away from its normal
position. This is called: Dislocation
An athlete has sustained an injury that involves a tearing of muscles in the back of their leg. This
type of injury is called: Strain
Specific types of splints include: All of the above
The general care for a muscle, bone or joint injury includes the following: Rest,
Immobilize, Cold and Elevate (RICE)
An athlete experiencing an injury to the muscles, bones or joints will most commonly complain
of: All of the above
