SPORT FIRST AID ASEP EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Which one of the following blood pressure measurements is at
highest risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease? Answer:
138/90
◉ Ventricular fibrillation may occur from: Answer: Scarred heart
tissue
Plaque disruption
Prior CAD and myocardial infraction
Answer: All of the above
◉ The incidence of exercise-related sudden cardiac death (SCD) is
higher in adults than young athletes. Answer: True
◉ A warm up will reduce the likelihood of cardiac ischemia with
sudden intense physical effort. Answer: True
◉ Those at increased risk of having underlying coronary artery
disease include all but: Answer: History of alcoholism
,◉ The most common cause of exercise-related sudden cardiac death
in older athletes is: Answer: Coronary artery disease (CAD)
◉ The majority of adult athletes who suffer sudden cardiac death
during an athletic event had probable cardiac symptoms before
death. Answer: True
◉ Extreme cold conditions have not been associated with acute
cardiovascular events. Answer: True
◉ Previous studies suggest that female gender protects against
(SCD). Answer: True
◉ Commotio cordis occurs most commonly in athletes of ages:
Answer: 8-18
◉ Commotio coris occurs from: Answer: Chest wall impact from a
seemingly innocent blow
◉ Softer projectiles have been associated with lower incidence of
ventricular fibrillation. Answer: True
, ◉ Larger objects have trended to distribute the energy of impact
and therefore have produced fewer episodes of ventricular
fibrillation. Answer: True
◉ Chest protectors have been shown to decrease the risk for
commotio cordis. Answer: False
◉ From the following, who is at highest risk to suffer commotio
cordis during athletic participation? Answer: Males<18 years old
◉ Commotio cordis will cause death due to: Answer: Ventricular
fibrillation
◉ Increased risk for commotio cordis is seen with those who have a
decreased compliance of the chest wall. Answer: False
◉ From the following, which factors contribute to the induction of
commotio cordis? Answer: Age
Sex
Projectile physical characteristics (hardness, shape, etc.)
Speed of projectile/impact velocity
Impact location over the heart
Answer: All the above
2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Which one of the following blood pressure measurements is at
highest risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease? Answer:
138/90
◉ Ventricular fibrillation may occur from: Answer: Scarred heart
tissue
Plaque disruption
Prior CAD and myocardial infraction
Answer: All of the above
◉ The incidence of exercise-related sudden cardiac death (SCD) is
higher in adults than young athletes. Answer: True
◉ A warm up will reduce the likelihood of cardiac ischemia with
sudden intense physical effort. Answer: True
◉ Those at increased risk of having underlying coronary artery
disease include all but: Answer: History of alcoholism
,◉ The most common cause of exercise-related sudden cardiac death
in older athletes is: Answer: Coronary artery disease (CAD)
◉ The majority of adult athletes who suffer sudden cardiac death
during an athletic event had probable cardiac symptoms before
death. Answer: True
◉ Extreme cold conditions have not been associated with acute
cardiovascular events. Answer: True
◉ Previous studies suggest that female gender protects against
(SCD). Answer: True
◉ Commotio cordis occurs most commonly in athletes of ages:
Answer: 8-18
◉ Commotio coris occurs from: Answer: Chest wall impact from a
seemingly innocent blow
◉ Softer projectiles have been associated with lower incidence of
ventricular fibrillation. Answer: True
, ◉ Larger objects have trended to distribute the energy of impact
and therefore have produced fewer episodes of ventricular
fibrillation. Answer: True
◉ Chest protectors have been shown to decrease the risk for
commotio cordis. Answer: False
◉ From the following, who is at highest risk to suffer commotio
cordis during athletic participation? Answer: Males<18 years old
◉ Commotio cordis will cause death due to: Answer: Ventricular
fibrillation
◉ Increased risk for commotio cordis is seen with those who have a
decreased compliance of the chest wall. Answer: False
◉ From the following, which factors contribute to the induction of
commotio cordis? Answer: Age
Sex
Projectile physical characteristics (hardness, shape, etc.)
Speed of projectile/impact velocity
Impact location over the heart
Answer: All the above
