NFHS First Aid questions and verified answers

An athlete has sustained a bruise. Which action would be most appropriate? - correct answer Apply ice for 30-40 minutes. Continue sets of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the: - correct answer All of the above. An athlete has frostbite of the toes. Which action would be most appropriate? - correct answer 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: - correct answer Avoid squatting or sitting close to other people. When an athlete develops a sudden illness, you should: - correct answer Look around the area for clues that might tell you what happened to the athlete. What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws? - correct answer To help protect people who voluntarily give care without expecting anything in return. To give abdominal thrusts, position your covered fist: - correct answer Above the naval. Which of the following care steps would be included for an athlete with hypothermia until advanced medical personnel arrives? - correct answer All of the above. Specific types of splints include: - correct answer All of the above