Safety & Injury Prevention Flashcards
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A wrestler reports numbness and tingling in the arm after a collision. What should the coach do first?
Answer: Remove the athlete from practice and refer for medical evaluation
Numbness and tingling after contact may indicate a cervical spine injury and requires immediate removal from activity and medical evaluation.
Which environmental condition most significantly increases the risk of exertional heat stroke in athletes?
Answer: High humidity combined with high temperature
High humidity impairs sweat evaporation, the body's primary cooling mechanism, dramatically increasing heat stroke risk when combined with high temperatures.
An athlete collapses during a cross-country race and is unresponsive. After calling 911, the coach's next priority is:
Answer: Beginning CPR if no pulse is detected
After activating EMS, the next priority is beginning CPR if the athlete has no pulse, as early chest compressions are critical to survival.
What is the primary purpose of a pre-participation physical examination (PPE) in interscholastic athletics?
Answer: To identify conditions that may predispose athletes to injury or illness during sport
The PPE's main goal is to screen for conditions that could increase an athlete's risk of injury, illness, or sudden death during athletic participation.
A football player is suspected of having a concussion. Under most state return-to-play protocols, the athlete may return to full competition after:
Answer: Completing a stepwise return-to-play protocol with medical clearance
Most state laws require athletes to complete a graduated return-to-play progression and receive written medical clearance before returning to full competition.
Which type of stretching is generally recommended as part of a dynamic warm-up before athletic activity?
Answer: Dynamic stretching involving controlled movement through range of motion
Dynamic stretching increases muscle temperature and blood flow while mimicking sport movements, making it more effective than static stretching for pre-activity warm-up.
A coach notices an athlete has been losing significant weight rapidly before weigh-ins. This behavior is most concerning because it suggests:
Answer: Potential disordered eating and unsafe weight-cutting practices
Rapid weight loss before weigh-ins is a warning sign of disordered eating and dangerous weight-cutting that can lead to serious medical complications.