NFHS FIRST AID, HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR COACHES

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NFHS FIRST AID, HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR COACHES

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Question 1: An athlete with frostbite would exhibit which of the following?

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Skin that appears waxy.Question 2: Activate the EMS system by:

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Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.

Question 3: Heat-related illnesses include which of the following?

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Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat strokes.Question 4: When caring for an athlete with hypothermia, which action would be appropriate?

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Notify local emergency medical services.

Question 5: Which of the following is not a signal of a breathing emergency?

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Vomiting.Question 6: Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by:

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Restrictive eating in individuals who see themselves as being overweight or afraid of gaining weight.

Question 7: What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?

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To help protect people who voluntarily give care without expecting anything in return.Question 8: Which is a sign that the condition of an athlete with hypothermia needs immediate medical attention?

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The athlete stops shivering.Question 9: If you are caring for an athlete with heat stroke and you cannot immerse the athlete up to his or her neck in an ice-water pool or tub, what other methods can you try?

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Any of the above.Question 10: MRSA infections are most commonly spread by:

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Skin-to-skin contact.Question 11: How do you care for an athlete with a possible head, neck or back injury?

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Support the head in the position you find it. Do not try to align it.Question 12: An athlete has sustained a bruise. Which action would be most appropriate?

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Apply ice for 30-40 minutes.

Question 13: After putting on disposable gloves, what is the first step in caring for a wound with significant bleeding?

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Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing.Question 14: To care for an athlete having a diabetic emergency who can swallow, give some

form of sugar, such as:

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Any of the above.Question 15: The general care for a muscle, bone or joint injury includes the following:

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Rest, Immobilize, Cold and Elevate.Question 16: An athlete sustains an injury in which the bone at a joint has moved away from its

normal position. This is called:

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Dislocation.Question 17: For an athlete who is suffering from a skin condition or an infection, you should:

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Have the athlete evaluated by the appropriate health-care professional.Question 18: If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure:

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All of the above.Question 19: An athlete has frostbite of the toes. Which action would be most appropriate?

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Place cotton or gauze between the toes.Question 20: When caring for an athlete who is having a seizure, you should:

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Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

Question 21: To prevent heat-related illness emergencies, which action would be most appropriate?

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Exercising for brief periods with frequent rests.Question 22: 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:

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Provide adequate head and neck stabilization until EMS personnel arrive.Question 23: Which of the following care steps would be included for an athlete with hypothermia until advanced medical personnel arrives?

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All of the above.Question 24: Common signals of bulimia nervosa include:

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All of the above.Question 25: Continue sets of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the:

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All of the above.Question 26: A football player who was wearing his helmet has sustained a suspected neck injury during practice. He is laying his back and is awake and talking. Which action would be appropriate?

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Leave the helmet in place.Question 27: When applying a roller bandage, always:

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Check the area above and below the injury site for feeling, warmth and color.