Safety and Risk Management Compliance Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for an athletic venue?

Answer: To define who does what, whom to call, and how to reach the injured person quickly in an emergency

An EAP assigns roles, communication steps, and access routes so emergency response is fast and organized.

Before a youth event begins, which of the following should a coach confirm about the venue's emergency readiness?

Answer: The location of the nearest working phone and AED

Knowing where a phone and AED are located saves critical minutes during cardiac or other emergencies.

When an athlete is suspected of having a concussion, what is the correct immediate action?

Answer: Remove the athlete from play and do not allow return that day

The standard rule is 'when in doubt, sit them out,' with no same-day return to play.

Return to play after a diagnosed concussion generally requires which of the following?

Answer: Clearance from an appropriate licensed health care professional and a gradual step-by-step progression

Athletes must be cleared by a qualified health professional and progress gradually through return-to-play stages.

Which of the following is a recognized sign of heat exhaustion that coaches should act on promptly?

Answer: Heavy sweating, dizziness, headache, and nausea

Heavy sweating, dizziness, headache, and nausea indicate heat exhaustion and require rest, cooling, and fluids.

If lightning is observed or thunder is heard during an outdoor event, what should officials and coaches do?

Answer: Suspend activity and move everyone to a safe enclosed structure or hard-topped vehicle

If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck, so people should move to safe shelter immediately.

Which statement best describes 'duty of care' for a youth sports coach?

Answer: A legal obligation to act as a reasonably prudent person to protect athletes from foreseeable harm

Coaches owe participants reasonable care to prevent foreseeable injuries, whether paid or volunteer.

What is the main reason organizations require background screening for coaches and volunteers who work with minors?

Answer: To reduce the risk of placing individuals with a history of harmful conduct in contact with children

Screening is a core risk-reduction step intended to keep unsuitable individuals away from youth athletes.

Background screening alone is insufficient for child protection because it:

Answer: Only identifies past convictions or records and cannot predict future behavior

Screening catches only recorded history, so it must be combined with training, policies, and supervision.

Which practice best reduces the risk of abuse in youth sports settings?

Answer: Maintaining observable and interruptible interactions between adults and minors

Keeping interactions open and observable lowers opportunities for misconduct.

A coach wants to text athletes about practice. Which approach aligns with safe communication practices?

Answer: Include parents or another adult in group communications about team business

Group communications that include parents or other adults provide transparency and accountability.

A mandated reporter learns of suspected child abuse in a sports program. What should they do?

Answer: Report suspicions to the proper authorities as required by law without waiting for proof

Reporters must report reasonable suspicion to authorities; they are not expected to prove abuse first.

Which of the following is an example of bullying or hazing that organizations must prohibit?

Answer: Requiring new players to perform humiliating or degrading acts to gain acceptance

Hazing involves humiliating or dangerous initiation activities and is prohibited regardless of 'consent.'

When an adult is traveling with a youth team overnight, which arrangement best follows risk management practice?

Answer: Adults and minors in separate rooms, with multiple adults supervising and parent consent for travel

Separate rooms, multiple adults, and parental consent reduce risk during overnight travel.

What is the primary function of a participant waiver or release in a sports organization?

Answer: To document that participants understand inherent risks, though it does not eliminate all liability

Waivers acknowledge inherent risks but generally do not shield against gross negligence or all claims.

Why do youth sports organizations typically require a signed parent/guardian medical release and emergency contact form?

Answer: To allow staff to contact parents and obtain emergency treatment when needed

Emergency contact and medical authorization forms enable quick treatment decisions and parental notification.

Which of the following is an inherent risk of participating in a sport?

Answer: A player twisting an ankle during normal play

Normal play-related injuries are inherent, whereas maintenance failures are negligence-related hazards.

Which type of insurance primarily protects an organization against claims alleging negligence that caused bodily injury to others?

Answer: General liability insurance

General liability coverage responds to third-party bodily injury and property damage claims.

What is the best practice immediately after a serious injury at an event?

Answer: Provide care, notify parents, and complete a written incident report promptly

Prompt, factual incident reports preserve accurate information and support follow-up and insurance claims.

Which statement about an incident report is most accurate?

Answer: It should contain objective facts: who, what, when, where, and actions taken

Good incident reports are objective and factual, avoiding speculation and blame.