NFHS: First Aid, Health and Safety (2022/2023) Already Passed

NFHS: First Aid, Health and Safety (2022/2023) Already Passed Activate the EMS system by: Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. The emergency action plan(EAP) should include: All of the above When checking a conscious athlete, you should obtain consent, ask questions and: Visually checked the athlete from head to toe The steps to follow in an emergency are: Check-Call-Care If you must leave an injured or ill athlete unattended to get additional help, and you DO NOT suspect an injury to the head, neck or back, then you should: Place them in the recovery position What is the purpose of good Samaritan laws? To help protect people who voluntarily give care without expecting anything in return If an athlete takes a direct blow to the head, neck or back during an event, practice or game and becomes unconscious, you should always: Provide adequate head and neck stabilization An athlete who suffers from asthma should do the following: All of the above Give back blows between the shoulder blades with: The heel of one hand To give abdominal thrusts, position you're covered fist: Above the naval Continue sets of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the: All of the above Which of the following is NOT a sign of breathing emergency? Vomiting Which of the following symptoms would you expect to find an athlete experiencing a diabetic emergency? All of the above A severe allergic reaction can bring on a condition known as: Anaphylaxis An athlete experiencing a diabetic emergency is conscious but cannot swallow. You should: Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number What is a common signal of sudden illness? All of the above To care for an athlete having a diabetic emergency who can swallow, give some form of sugar such as: Any of the above Anaphylaxis kits contain which of the following? Epinephrine auto-injector Signals of _______ include a blank stare, a period of distorted sensation and/or uncontrolled muscular contractions Seizure A rapid, weak pulse, confusion and seizures are among the signals of which life-threatening condition? Heat stroke 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 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 A rare but often fatal condition which may be triggered by a second blow to the head or body and occurs before an initial concussion has healed is called? Second impact syndrome If you suspect that an athlete has suffered a concussion, you should always: Make sure they are cleared by a medical professional before returning to play The most common type of mental illnesses Anxiety disorder Early identification of psychological problems usually means? A quicker recovery Make an IMMEDIATE referral to a mental health professional if an athlete: Expresses a suicidal thought Which of the following is a sign of possible mental health problem? All of the above Athletes with mono are typically held out of physical activity for a period of _______ after diagnosis. 3 to 4 weeks MRSA infections are most commonly spread by: Skin-to-skin contact Ringworm is a skin infection caused by: A fungus The virus HSV-1 is prevalently found in which sport? Wrestling By following universal precautions to protect yourself and the injured or ill athlete, you can: Minimize the risk of disease transmission