Sport First Aid 5th Edition Exam Questions and
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A victim with a spinal injury may have— - ANSWER inability to movement or feel on
one side of the body
A person exposed for a long time to very hot and humid weather has very hot, dry
and red skin. You would suspect: - ANSWER heat stroke
What is the name for a wound with jagged edges through the skin epidermis and
deeper into the dermis? - ANSWER laceration
The best action to take for a victim of heatstroke is to: - ANSWER cool the victim by
spraying or sponging the skin with cold water
A stroke occurs when: - ANSWER blood vessels to the brain rupture or become
plugged
To control severe bleeding from a wound, apply pressure: - ANSWER directly on
the wound
Call 9-1-1 for a victim having a seizure— - ANSWER if the victim is not known to
have epilepsy
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of an infected wound? - ANSWER if
the wound swells, becomes reddened, warm to touch, develops throbbing pain, has
a pus discharge, and/or one or more red streaks may appear from the wound to the
heart
First aiders should normally wait for advance emergency professionals to arrive,
before moving a victim with a possible spinal injury, but in the meantime what is the
most important thing to do? - ANSWER stabilize them against any movement in the
position you found them
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition sometimes manifested as a disorder
called: - ANSWER a seizure
The proper method for removing a bee's stinger is to: - ANSWER scrape it out with
a dull object like a credit card or long finger nail
An area of skin burned by contact with a liquid chemical should be flushed with
running water for how long? - ANSWER at least 20 minutes
If the injury has resulted in protruding abdominal organs, you should do all of the
following EXCEPT: - ANSWER try to replace them within the abdomen
, Provide care for muscle strains and contusions by first: - ANSWER RICE: rest, ice,
compression and elevation
Although you should understand the general first aid guidelines for poisoning, you
should seek the specific details for each case from: - ANSWER the label on the
container, an MSDS, and the local poison control center
The common signs and symptoms of asthma include— - ANSWER wheezing and
difficulty breathing
If the victim of a bee sting has previously experienced moderate to severe reactions
to stings, he/she should be advised to: - ANSWER find the location of their
EpiPen®, go to a medical facility as soon as possible, and remove the stinger if
visible
The first priority at the scene of an electrical injury is to: - ANSWER prevent injury
to rescuers and bystanders
If there is no thermometer, you can compare the victim's temperature with your
temperature by putting the back of your hand on what body part? - ANSWER neck
and/or forehead
Treatment of minor burns includes the application of: - ANSWER lightly running
cool water, meaning water that isn't powerful enough to see white bubbles
What injury results when a joint comes apart and stays apart? - ANSWER
dislocation
When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? - ANSWER When
the rescuer first sees a potential victim
What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke? - ANSWER hot, red and dry skin
and high body temperature
A victim in shock should be kept: - ANSWER warm by covering with a blanket or
coats
Under what circumstances should you as a first aider suspect a spinal injury? -
ANSWER all unconscious victims when you did not witness the accident; head-
injury victims when they describe numbness, tingling, and are unable to move their
extremities; and victims of severe accidents
The secondary survey is done to discover problems that: - ANSWER do not pose
an immediate threat to life, but may if they remain uncorrected
When a permanent tooth is completely knocked out of the mouth the first aider
should: - ANSWER place the tooth in a Save-a-tooth jar or a paper cup with milk or
saline solution if available
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A victim with a spinal injury may have— - ANSWER inability to movement or feel on
one side of the body
A person exposed for a long time to very hot and humid weather has very hot, dry
and red skin. You would suspect: - ANSWER heat stroke
What is the name for a wound with jagged edges through the skin epidermis and
deeper into the dermis? - ANSWER laceration
The best action to take for a victim of heatstroke is to: - ANSWER cool the victim by
spraying or sponging the skin with cold water
A stroke occurs when: - ANSWER blood vessels to the brain rupture or become
plugged
To control severe bleeding from a wound, apply pressure: - ANSWER directly on
the wound
Call 9-1-1 for a victim having a seizure— - ANSWER if the victim is not known to
have epilepsy
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of an infected wound? - ANSWER if
the wound swells, becomes reddened, warm to touch, develops throbbing pain, has
a pus discharge, and/or one or more red streaks may appear from the wound to the
heart
First aiders should normally wait for advance emergency professionals to arrive,
before moving a victim with a possible spinal injury, but in the meantime what is the
most important thing to do? - ANSWER stabilize them against any movement in the
position you found them
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition sometimes manifested as a disorder
called: - ANSWER a seizure
The proper method for removing a bee's stinger is to: - ANSWER scrape it out with
a dull object like a credit card or long finger nail
An area of skin burned by contact with a liquid chemical should be flushed with
running water for how long? - ANSWER at least 20 minutes
If the injury has resulted in protruding abdominal organs, you should do all of the
following EXCEPT: - ANSWER try to replace them within the abdomen
, Provide care for muscle strains and contusions by first: - ANSWER RICE: rest, ice,
compression and elevation
Although you should understand the general first aid guidelines for poisoning, you
should seek the specific details for each case from: - ANSWER the label on the
container, an MSDS, and the local poison control center
The common signs and symptoms of asthma include— - ANSWER wheezing and
difficulty breathing
If the victim of a bee sting has previously experienced moderate to severe reactions
to stings, he/she should be advised to: - ANSWER find the location of their
EpiPen®, go to a medical facility as soon as possible, and remove the stinger if
visible
The first priority at the scene of an electrical injury is to: - ANSWER prevent injury
to rescuers and bystanders
If there is no thermometer, you can compare the victim's temperature with your
temperature by putting the back of your hand on what body part? - ANSWER neck
and/or forehead
Treatment of minor burns includes the application of: - ANSWER lightly running
cool water, meaning water that isn't powerful enough to see white bubbles
What injury results when a joint comes apart and stays apart? - ANSWER
dislocation
When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? - ANSWER When
the rescuer first sees a potential victim
What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke? - ANSWER hot, red and dry skin
and high body temperature
A victim in shock should be kept: - ANSWER warm by covering with a blanket or
coats
Under what circumstances should you as a first aider suspect a spinal injury? -
ANSWER all unconscious victims when you did not witness the accident; head-
injury victims when they describe numbness, tingling, and are unable to move their
extremities; and victims of severe accidents
The secondary survey is done to discover problems that: - ANSWER do not pose
an immediate threat to life, but may if they remain uncorrected
When a permanent tooth is completely knocked out of the mouth the first aider
should: - ANSWER place the tooth in a Save-a-tooth jar or a paper cup with milk or
saline solution if available
