NFHS: FIRST AID, HEALTH AND SAFETY EXAM - (50 QUESTIONS)
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Examiner/Administrator: National Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS)
Candidate Name: ____________________________
Candidate ID: _______________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Examination Centre: _________________________
Time Allocation: 60 Minutes
Total Questions: 50
Instructions:
• Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.
• Choose the most appropriate response based on best practices in first aid,
health, and safety.
• Each question has only one correct answer.
• Do not spend too much time on any one question.
• Ensure all answers are marked clearly.
Disclaimer:
This examination is an original simulation designed for educational and
preparatory purposes. It is inspired by the format and competency areas of
official NFHS assessments but does not replicate actual exam content.
Core Competency Areas:
• Emergency Response and First Aid
• Injury Prevention and Risk Management
• Environmental Safety and Awareness
• Sudden Illness Recognition and Care
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED Use
, This assessment evaluates a coach’s ability to recognize, respond to, and
manage common sports-related injuries and emergencies. It emphasizes
safety protocols, decision-making under pressure, and the application of first
aid principles in athletic environments. Candidates are expected to
demonstrate knowledge of injury prevention strategies, emergency action
planning, and proper care techniques to ensure athlete safety and well-being.
Mastery of these concepts is essential for maintaining a safe and responsible
coaching environment.
Q1. During a high school soccer match, an athlete collapses suddenly and is
unresponsive with no normal breathing. What is the MOST appropriate
immediate action?
A. Check for injuries before acting
B. Begin CPR and have someone retrieve an AED
C. Move the athlete to a safer location
D. Give water to the athlete
Correct Answer: B. Begin CPR and have someone retrieve an AED
Explanation:
Immediate initiation of CPR and AED retrieval is critical in suspected
cardiac arrest to maintain circulation and increase survival chances.
Option A delays life-saving care.
Option C risks further harm and wastes time.
Option D is inappropriate for an unconscious athlete.
Q2. A basketball player complains of dizziness and nausea after prolonged play
in hot weather. What condition is MOST likely?
A. Hypothermia
B. Heat exhaustion
C. Heat stroke
D. Dehydration shock
Correct Answer: B. Heat exhaustion
Explanation:
Symptoms like dizziness and nausea suggest heat exhaustion, a precursor to
heat stroke.
Option A is related to cold exposure.
, Option C includes altered mental status and high body temperature.
Option D is not a standard clinical term.
Q3. An athlete suffers a suspected spinal injury after a collision. What is the
BEST course of action?
A. Help them sit up slowly
B. Immobilize and call emergency services
C. Remove equipment immediately
D. Ask them to walk it off
Correct Answer: B. Immobilize and call emergency services
Explanation:
Spinal injuries require stabilization to prevent further damage.
Option A and D risk worsening the injury.
Option C should only be done by trained personnel if necessary.
Q4. A wrestler shows signs of a concussion. What is the MOST appropriate
response?
A. Allow return to play after rest
B. Remove from play and seek medical evaluation
C. Give pain medication
D. Monitor only if symptoms worsen
Correct Answer: B. Remove from play and seek medical evaluation
Explanation:
Immediate removal prevents further brain injury.
Option A is unsafe without clearance.
Option C masks symptoms.
Option D delays necessary care.
Q5. An athlete has a nosebleed during practice. What should you instruct them
to do?
A. Tilt head back
B. Lie down flat
, C. Lean forward and pinch nose
D. Blow nose repeatedly
Correct Answer: C. Lean forward and pinch nose
Explanation:
Leaning forward prevents blood from entering the airway.
Option A risks choking.
Option B is unnecessary.
Option D worsens bleeding.
Q6. What is the PRIMARY purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
A. Improve athletic performance
B. Ensure organized response to emergencies
C. Reduce insurance costs
D. Schedule practices
Correct Answer: B. Ensure organized response to emergencies
Explanation:
An EAP provides a structured response to emergencies.
Other options are unrelated.
Q7. An athlete complains of sharp chest pain during exercise. What is the BEST
response?
A. Encourage continued activity
B. Stop activity and seek medical help
C. Give water
D. Ignore unless persistent
Correct Answer: B. Stop activity and seek medical help
Explanation:
Chest pain may indicate a serious condition.
Options A, C, D delay care.
UP-TO-DATE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS - INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
Examiner/Administrator: National Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS)
Candidate Name: ____________________________
Candidate ID: _______________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Examination Centre: _________________________
Time Allocation: 60 Minutes
Total Questions: 50
Instructions:
• Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.
• Choose the most appropriate response based on best practices in first aid,
health, and safety.
• Each question has only one correct answer.
• Do not spend too much time on any one question.
• Ensure all answers are marked clearly.
Disclaimer:
This examination is an original simulation designed for educational and
preparatory purposes. It is inspired by the format and competency areas of
official NFHS assessments but does not replicate actual exam content.
Core Competency Areas:
• Emergency Response and First Aid
• Injury Prevention and Risk Management
• Environmental Safety and Awareness
• Sudden Illness Recognition and Care
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED Use
, This assessment evaluates a coach’s ability to recognize, respond to, and
manage common sports-related injuries and emergencies. It emphasizes
safety protocols, decision-making under pressure, and the application of first
aid principles in athletic environments. Candidates are expected to
demonstrate knowledge of injury prevention strategies, emergency action
planning, and proper care techniques to ensure athlete safety and well-being.
Mastery of these concepts is essential for maintaining a safe and responsible
coaching environment.
Q1. During a high school soccer match, an athlete collapses suddenly and is
unresponsive with no normal breathing. What is the MOST appropriate
immediate action?
A. Check for injuries before acting
B. Begin CPR and have someone retrieve an AED
C. Move the athlete to a safer location
D. Give water to the athlete
Correct Answer: B. Begin CPR and have someone retrieve an AED
Explanation:
Immediate initiation of CPR and AED retrieval is critical in suspected
cardiac arrest to maintain circulation and increase survival chances.
Option A delays life-saving care.
Option C risks further harm and wastes time.
Option D is inappropriate for an unconscious athlete.
Q2. A basketball player complains of dizziness and nausea after prolonged play
in hot weather. What condition is MOST likely?
A. Hypothermia
B. Heat exhaustion
C. Heat stroke
D. Dehydration shock
Correct Answer: B. Heat exhaustion
Explanation:
Symptoms like dizziness and nausea suggest heat exhaustion, a precursor to
heat stroke.
Option A is related to cold exposure.
, Option C includes altered mental status and high body temperature.
Option D is not a standard clinical term.
Q3. An athlete suffers a suspected spinal injury after a collision. What is the
BEST course of action?
A. Help them sit up slowly
B. Immobilize and call emergency services
C. Remove equipment immediately
D. Ask them to walk it off
Correct Answer: B. Immobilize and call emergency services
Explanation:
Spinal injuries require stabilization to prevent further damage.
Option A and D risk worsening the injury.
Option C should only be done by trained personnel if necessary.
Q4. A wrestler shows signs of a concussion. What is the MOST appropriate
response?
A. Allow return to play after rest
B. Remove from play and seek medical evaluation
C. Give pain medication
D. Monitor only if symptoms worsen
Correct Answer: B. Remove from play and seek medical evaluation
Explanation:
Immediate removal prevents further brain injury.
Option A is unsafe without clearance.
Option C masks symptoms.
Option D delays necessary care.
Q5. An athlete has a nosebleed during practice. What should you instruct them
to do?
A. Tilt head back
B. Lie down flat
, C. Lean forward and pinch nose
D. Blow nose repeatedly
Correct Answer: C. Lean forward and pinch nose
Explanation:
Leaning forward prevents blood from entering the airway.
Option A risks choking.
Option B is unnecessary.
Option D worsens bleeding.
Q6. What is the PRIMARY purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
A. Improve athletic performance
B. Ensure organized response to emergencies
C. Reduce insurance costs
D. Schedule practices
Correct Answer: B. Ensure organized response to emergencies
Explanation:
An EAP provides a structured response to emergencies.
Other options are unrelated.
Q7. An athlete complains of sharp chest pain during exercise. What is the BEST
response?
A. Encourage continued activity
B. Stop activity and seek medical help
C. Give water
D. Ignore unless persistent
Correct Answer: B. Stop activity and seek medical help
Explanation:
Chest pain may indicate a serious condition.
Options A, C, D delay care.
