First Aid and Sport Safety Final-MSSU
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Modifications necessary for heat acclimatization. - CORRECT ANSWER - Exercise
during the cooler times of the day.
Practice without the use of protective equipment.
Have proper medical care on site.
Prepare and plan ahead of time in the event that there is an instance of EHS.
Medical coverage for strength and conditioning sessions. - CORRECT ANSWER - Any
institution that holds intense athletic practices without medical coverage has the potential for
great legal liability
Common sport-related brain injuries including concussions. Who is at risk, what you should
know and what are the causes and symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWER - Cerebral
Concussion: caused by direct impacts to the head (body tackle or rear end car collision) by
impulse forces transmitted to the head through impacts.
Diffuse Brain Injury (Diffuse Axonal Injury): can disrupt the brainstem centers responsible for
breathing, heart rate, and wakefulness.
Symptoms: headache, nausea, etc.
Causes of cervical spine injuries. What are the causes and who is at risk? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Motor vehicle accidents, falls, violent acts, sport and recreation injuries,
diseases, etc.
Falls: spinal cord injury after age 65 is most common
Diseases: people who have cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and inflammation of the spinal cord are
at higher risk.
Vehicle accidents: motorcyclists are most at risk.
, Causes/symptoms of lightning injuries. - CORRECT ANSWER - causes: direct strike
"splash" from nearby objects, ground strike, or EMP or electromagnetic pulse from close by
strikes.
Symptoms: hearing or vision loss, fast/irregular heartbeat or chest pain, headache, confusion,
dizziness, shortness of breath, skin burns, muscle pain, stiffness, temporary paralysis.
Symptoms and treatment for asthma. What can make an asthma episode worse? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Symptoms: coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath,
symptoms upon exercising, waking up at night with these symptoms.
Treatment: medications (anti-inflammatory, steroids, etc), self care (inhaler), supportive care
(oxygen therapy)
Definition/elements of negligence including waivers - CORRECT ANSWER - Definition:
conduct that falls below the standards of behavior currently established by law for the purpose of
protecting others against unreasonable risk of harm.
Elements: duty, breach of duty, proximate cause of injury.
Know what insurance is - CORRECT ANSWER - Definition: providing protection against
a possible eventuality; practice by which a company or government agency provides a guarantee
of compensation for loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.
Causes/Signs/treatment of anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - Causes: The most
common anaphylaxis triggers in children are food allergies, such as to peanuts, and tree nuts,
fish, shellfish and milk. anaphylaxis triggers in adults include:
Certain medications, including antibiotics, aspirin and other over-the-counter pain relievers, and
the intravenous (IV) contrast used in some imaging tests
Stings from bees, yellow jackets, wasps, hornets and fire ants; and latex
B. Signs/Symptoms: Skin reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Constriction of your airways and a swollen tongue or throat, which can cause wheezing and
trouble breathing
A weak and rapid pulse
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Modifications necessary for heat acclimatization. - CORRECT ANSWER - Exercise
during the cooler times of the day.
Practice without the use of protective equipment.
Have proper medical care on site.
Prepare and plan ahead of time in the event that there is an instance of EHS.
Medical coverage for strength and conditioning sessions. - CORRECT ANSWER - Any
institution that holds intense athletic practices without medical coverage has the potential for
great legal liability
Common sport-related brain injuries including concussions. Who is at risk, what you should
know and what are the causes and symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWER - Cerebral
Concussion: caused by direct impacts to the head (body tackle or rear end car collision) by
impulse forces transmitted to the head through impacts.
Diffuse Brain Injury (Diffuse Axonal Injury): can disrupt the brainstem centers responsible for
breathing, heart rate, and wakefulness.
Symptoms: headache, nausea, etc.
Causes of cervical spine injuries. What are the causes and who is at risk? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Motor vehicle accidents, falls, violent acts, sport and recreation injuries,
diseases, etc.
Falls: spinal cord injury after age 65 is most common
Diseases: people who have cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and inflammation of the spinal cord are
at higher risk.
Vehicle accidents: motorcyclists are most at risk.
, Causes/symptoms of lightning injuries. - CORRECT ANSWER - causes: direct strike
"splash" from nearby objects, ground strike, or EMP or electromagnetic pulse from close by
strikes.
Symptoms: hearing or vision loss, fast/irregular heartbeat or chest pain, headache, confusion,
dizziness, shortness of breath, skin burns, muscle pain, stiffness, temporary paralysis.
Symptoms and treatment for asthma. What can make an asthma episode worse? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Symptoms: coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath,
symptoms upon exercising, waking up at night with these symptoms.
Treatment: medications (anti-inflammatory, steroids, etc), self care (inhaler), supportive care
(oxygen therapy)
Definition/elements of negligence including waivers - CORRECT ANSWER - Definition:
conduct that falls below the standards of behavior currently established by law for the purpose of
protecting others against unreasonable risk of harm.
Elements: duty, breach of duty, proximate cause of injury.
Know what insurance is - CORRECT ANSWER - Definition: providing protection against
a possible eventuality; practice by which a company or government agency provides a guarantee
of compensation for loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.
Causes/Signs/treatment of anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - Causes: The most
common anaphylaxis triggers in children are food allergies, such as to peanuts, and tree nuts,
fish, shellfish and milk. anaphylaxis triggers in adults include:
Certain medications, including antibiotics, aspirin and other over-the-counter pain relievers, and
the intravenous (IV) contrast used in some imaging tests
Stings from bees, yellow jackets, wasps, hornets and fire ants; and latex
B. Signs/Symptoms: Skin reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Constriction of your airways and a swollen tongue or throat, which can cause wheezing and
trouble breathing
A weak and rapid pulse
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
