SPORT FIRST AID 5TH EDITION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the primary goal of sport first aid?
A. To diagnose medical conditions
B. To recognize and provide initial care for sport injuries
C. To replace emergency medical services
D. To perform surgery on injured athletes
Rationale: The goal is to recognize injuries and provide immediate care
until professional help arrives.
2. Which acronym helps assess a conscious athlete with an injury?
A. ABC
B. RICE
C. SAMPLE
,D. HOPS
Rationale: HOPS stands for History, Observation, Palpation, and Special
tests – used for injury evaluation.
3. Which of the following is NOT a sign of heat exhaustion?
A. Cool, clammy skin
B. Dry, hot skin
C. Headache
D. Rapid pulse
Rationale: Dry, hot skin is a sign of heat stroke, not heat exhaustion.
4. What should you do if an athlete is unconscious?
A. Move them to a sitting position
B. Give them water
C. Shake them gently
D. Check ABCs and call EMS immediately
Rationale: Always check Airway, Breathing, and Circulation and call
emergency services.
5. Which method is best for treating a sprain immediately after injury?
A. Heat therapy
B. Immobilization and massage
,C. RICE method
D. Electrical stimulation
Rationale: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation is the best immediate care
for soft-tissue injuries.
6. What is the proper ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for adults?
A. 15:2
B. 10:1
C. 30:2
D. 5:1
Rationale: 30 compressions to 2 breaths is the standard for adult CPR.
7. What type of fracture occurs most often in children and resembles a
green twig bent in half?
A. Comminuted fracture
B. Compound fracture
C. Greenstick fracture
D. Spiral fracture
Rationale: Greenstick fractures are partial fractures common in children.
8. What is the first priority when arriving at the scene of an injured
athlete?
, A. Check for bleeding
B. Ask about pain level
C. Ensure scene safety
D. Begin CPR
Rationale: Always ensure the area is safe for both the responder and the
athlete.
9. A second-degree ankle sprain typically involves:
A. No ligament damage
B. Partial ligament tearing
C. Complete rupture
D. No swelling or pain
Rationale: A second-degree sprain means the ligament is partially torn
with moderate symptoms.
10. Which of the following is considered a life-threatening condition?
A. Dislocated shoulder
B. Bruised ribs
C. Severe bleeding
D. Ankle sprain
Rationale: Severe bleeding can lead to shock and death if not controlled.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the primary goal of sport first aid?
A. To diagnose medical conditions
B. To recognize and provide initial care for sport injuries
C. To replace emergency medical services
D. To perform surgery on injured athletes
Rationale: The goal is to recognize injuries and provide immediate care
until professional help arrives.
2. Which acronym helps assess a conscious athlete with an injury?
A. ABC
B. RICE
C. SAMPLE
,D. HOPS
Rationale: HOPS stands for History, Observation, Palpation, and Special
tests – used for injury evaluation.
3. Which of the following is NOT a sign of heat exhaustion?
A. Cool, clammy skin
B. Dry, hot skin
C. Headache
D. Rapid pulse
Rationale: Dry, hot skin is a sign of heat stroke, not heat exhaustion.
4. What should you do if an athlete is unconscious?
A. Move them to a sitting position
B. Give them water
C. Shake them gently
D. Check ABCs and call EMS immediately
Rationale: Always check Airway, Breathing, and Circulation and call
emergency services.
5. Which method is best for treating a sprain immediately after injury?
A. Heat therapy
B. Immobilization and massage
,C. RICE method
D. Electrical stimulation
Rationale: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation is the best immediate care
for soft-tissue injuries.
6. What is the proper ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for adults?
A. 15:2
B. 10:1
C. 30:2
D. 5:1
Rationale: 30 compressions to 2 breaths is the standard for adult CPR.
7. What type of fracture occurs most often in children and resembles a
green twig bent in half?
A. Comminuted fracture
B. Compound fracture
C. Greenstick fracture
D. Spiral fracture
Rationale: Greenstick fractures are partial fractures common in children.
8. What is the first priority when arriving at the scene of an injured
athlete?
, A. Check for bleeding
B. Ask about pain level
C. Ensure scene safety
D. Begin CPR
Rationale: Always ensure the area is safe for both the responder and the
athlete.
9. A second-degree ankle sprain typically involves:
A. No ligament damage
B. Partial ligament tearing
C. Complete rupture
D. No swelling or pain
Rationale: A second-degree sprain means the ligament is partially torn
with moderate symptoms.
10. Which of the following is considered a life-threatening condition?
A. Dislocated shoulder
B. Bruised ribs
C. Severe bleeding
D. Ankle sprain
Rationale: Severe bleeding can lead to shock and death if not controlled.
