Sport First Aid 5th Edition Test
A basketball player has dislocated a finger and is looking pale and feeling nauseated. Your first
step is to - ANStreat the athlete for shock, and call for emergency medical assistance
A basketball player lands on another player's foot and rolls his ankle inward. He is able to walk
and has moderate pain just below the ankle bones, but he has no other signs or symptoms.
Your first aid care should include - ANSapplying ice to the injury
A basketball player was smacked with an elbow above the left eye. There is a noticeable
deformity above the eye socket. What first aid care should you provide? - ANSSeat the athlete
in an upright or semireclining position
A blow to the left side of the head can cause an injury on the right side of the brain. T/F -
ANSTrue
A coach could be held liable if an athlete is injured while using inappropriately fitted protective
equipment. T/F - ANSTrue
A coach's legal duties include - ANSmatching athletes according to size and skill level
supervising activities closely
warning about inherent risks
having assistants who are competent and responsible
A coach's legal duties include - ANSmatching athletes according to size and skill level,
supervising activities closely, warning about inherent risks, and having assistants who are
competent and responsible
A coach's primary duty is to minimize the risk of injury to the athletes under his or her
supervision. T/F - ANSTrue
A coach's primary duty is to minimize the risk of injury to the athletes under his or her
supervision. T/F - ANSTure
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? - ANSswollen lips, tongue, or throat
A cross country runner has collapsed on a course that is packed with runners. When you reach
the athlete, first - ANSevaluate the scene for safety
A deep wound that stops bleeding may still require an evaluation by a physician. T/F - ANSTure
A direct blow to the outside of the knee could cause - ANSan MCL sprain, an LCL sprain, and a
patellar dislocation
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. T/F - ANSTrue
A football player suffers a direct blow on the thigh with a helmet. The athlete heard a pop, is
unable to move the thigh, and complains of a grating sensation. Your evaluation should include -
ANSchecking for sensation in the toes
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 - ANSasking her to try to move her fingers and toes,
, touching her finger, and asking her which finger you're touching, asking her to squeeze your
fingers with each hand, and touching her toe, and asking her which toe you're touching
A hockey player is elbowed in the mouth, and one of his front teeth is dislocated. He has no
other ill effects. What can you do to provide the best chance of successfully reimplanting the
tooth? - ANSRinse the tooth with saline solution, then place it in a tooth saver container.
A pectoral muscle strain could be caused by - ANSusing incorrect weightlifting technique,
swinging a racket with the arm only, and throwing sidearm
A shearing injury occurs when a tissue is stretched beyond its normal limits. T/F - ANSFalse
A soccer player collides side-to-side with an opponent and is complaining of pain in the front of
her shoulder. You see a bump on her collarbone very close to her shoulder. Which of the
following conditions is she most likely to have? - ANSAC joint sprain
A sprinter lunges for the finish line, falls on her hands and knees, and gets up holding her
forearm. She complains of pain in her wrist, which is swollen. You should do which of the
following? - ANSSplint the forearm and hand without repositioning them and Apply a sling if
tolerated
A tennis player complains of dry mouth and excessive thirst and begins to vomit. You detect that
her breath smells sweet and fruity. She is likely to be experiencing which of the following
conditions? - ANSketoacidosis
A tennis player with tennis elbow can return to play if she has only slight elbow pain. T/F -
ANSFalse
A volleyball athlete has a Grade II ankle sprain. You must wait for emergency medical
assistance before moving the athlete. T/F - ANSFalse
A volleyball player has repeatedly landed on her elbow while practicing digs. The elbow is
swollen and feels warm. She is likely suffering from what? - ANSelbow bursitis
A wrestler tosses you a towel he'd been using to control his nosebleed and you catch it with
your bare hands. First, you should - ANSimmediately wash any portion of your skin that comes
in contact with blood
A wrestler with a spine injury is being treated in the position he fell in, but he stops breathing.
Position the athlete - ANSface up and flat on his back
Achilles tendinitis pain is felt on the arch of the foot. T/F - ANSFalse
After a hit to the head, an athlete complains of dizziness and a mild headache. She shows no
other signs or symptoms of a head injury. This indicates that you should notify her parents and
have them take the athlete to a physician. T/F - ANSTrue
After a physician has evaluated an injured athlete, the athlete should be taught rehabilitation
exercises by a coach. T/F - ANSFalse
After a previously dislocated finger has healed, it may still need protective taping. T/F - ANSTrue
After you dislodge a foreign object from an athlete's throat with the Heimlich maneuver, the
athlete's breathing returns to normal. In this case, the athlete can return to play. T/F - ANSfalse
An angry football player smacks a locker after his team loses a game. His hand is tender below
his little finger and is swelling. First, you should - ANSimmobilize the wrist, hand, and fingers
An athlete appears to break her nose. The first thing you should do is immediately send her to a
physician. T/F - ANSFalse
An athlete experiencing an insulin reaction has - ANShypoglycemia
A basketball player has dislocated a finger and is looking pale and feeling nauseated. Your first
step is to - ANStreat the athlete for shock, and call for emergency medical assistance
A basketball player lands on another player's foot and rolls his ankle inward. He is able to walk
and has moderate pain just below the ankle bones, but he has no other signs or symptoms.
Your first aid care should include - ANSapplying ice to the injury
A basketball player was smacked with an elbow above the left eye. There is a noticeable
deformity above the eye socket. What first aid care should you provide? - ANSSeat the athlete
in an upright or semireclining position
A blow to the left side of the head can cause an injury on the right side of the brain. T/F -
ANSTrue
A coach could be held liable if an athlete is injured while using inappropriately fitted protective
equipment. T/F - ANSTrue
A coach's legal duties include - ANSmatching athletes according to size and skill level
supervising activities closely
warning about inherent risks
having assistants who are competent and responsible
A coach's legal duties include - ANSmatching athletes according to size and skill level,
supervising activities closely, warning about inherent risks, and having assistants who are
competent and responsible
A coach's primary duty is to minimize the risk of injury to the athletes under his or her
supervision. T/F - ANSTrue
A coach's primary duty is to minimize the risk of injury to the athletes under his or her
supervision. T/F - ANSTure
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? - ANSswollen lips, tongue, or throat
A cross country runner has collapsed on a course that is packed with runners. When you reach
the athlete, first - ANSevaluate the scene for safety
A deep wound that stops bleeding may still require an evaluation by a physician. T/F - ANSTure
A direct blow to the outside of the knee could cause - ANSan MCL sprain, an LCL sprain, and a
patellar dislocation
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. T/F - ANSTrue
A football player suffers a direct blow on the thigh with a helmet. The athlete heard a pop, is
unable to move the thigh, and complains of a grating sensation. Your evaluation should include -
ANSchecking for sensation in the toes
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 - ANSasking her to try to move her fingers and toes,
, touching her finger, and asking her which finger you're touching, asking her to squeeze your
fingers with each hand, and touching her toe, and asking her which toe you're touching
A hockey player is elbowed in the mouth, and one of his front teeth is dislocated. He has no
other ill effects. What can you do to provide the best chance of successfully reimplanting the
tooth? - ANSRinse the tooth with saline solution, then place it in a tooth saver container.
A pectoral muscle strain could be caused by - ANSusing incorrect weightlifting technique,
swinging a racket with the arm only, and throwing sidearm
A shearing injury occurs when a tissue is stretched beyond its normal limits. T/F - ANSFalse
A soccer player collides side-to-side with an opponent and is complaining of pain in the front of
her shoulder. You see a bump on her collarbone very close to her shoulder. Which of the
following conditions is she most likely to have? - ANSAC joint sprain
A sprinter lunges for the finish line, falls on her hands and knees, and gets up holding her
forearm. She complains of pain in her wrist, which is swollen. You should do which of the
following? - ANSSplint the forearm and hand without repositioning them and Apply a sling if
tolerated
A tennis player complains of dry mouth and excessive thirst and begins to vomit. You detect that
her breath smells sweet and fruity. She is likely to be experiencing which of the following
conditions? - ANSketoacidosis
A tennis player with tennis elbow can return to play if she has only slight elbow pain. T/F -
ANSFalse
A volleyball athlete has a Grade II ankle sprain. You must wait for emergency medical
assistance before moving the athlete. T/F - ANSFalse
A volleyball player has repeatedly landed on her elbow while practicing digs. The elbow is
swollen and feels warm. She is likely suffering from what? - ANSelbow bursitis
A wrestler tosses you a towel he'd been using to control his nosebleed and you catch it with
your bare hands. First, you should - ANSimmediately wash any portion of your skin that comes
in contact with blood
A wrestler with a spine injury is being treated in the position he fell in, but he stops breathing.
Position the athlete - ANSface up and flat on his back
Achilles tendinitis pain is felt on the arch of the foot. T/F - ANSFalse
After a hit to the head, an athlete complains of dizziness and a mild headache. She shows no
other signs or symptoms of a head injury. This indicates that you should notify her parents and
have them take the athlete to a physician. T/F - ANSTrue
After a physician has evaluated an injured athlete, the athlete should be taught rehabilitation
exercises by a coach. T/F - ANSFalse
After a previously dislocated finger has healed, it may still need protective taping. T/F - ANSTrue
After you dislodge a foreign object from an athlete's throat with the Heimlich maneuver, the
athlete's breathing returns to normal. In this case, the athlete can return to play. T/F - ANSfalse
An angry football player smacks a locker after his team loses a game. His hand is tender below
his little finger and is swelling. First, you should - ANSimmobilize the wrist, hand, and fingers
An athlete appears to break her nose. The first thing you should do is immediately send her to a
physician. T/F - ANSFalse
An athlete experiencing an insulin reaction has - ANShypoglycemia
