Safety & Injury Prevention Flashcards

What does the acronym PRICE stand for in initial management of acute musculoskeletal injuries?

Answer: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-aid protocol for acute soft-tissue injuries to reduce swelling and pain.

Under NFHS guidelines, which of the following constitutes an absolute contraindication for an athlete to participate with a single paired organ (e.g., one kidney)?

Answer: The athlete must receive written clearance from a physician and may still be disqualified by the physician

Athletes with a single paired organ require physician clearance, and the physician may still advise against participation depending on the sport's contact level and risk.

A basketball player rolls her ankle and experiences immediate swelling and inability to bear weight. The Ottawa Ankle Rules suggest she should:

Answer: Be evaluated by a medical professional to rule out fracture

The Ottawa Ankle Rules indicate that inability to bear weight and swelling near bony prominences are criteria suggesting possible fracture, requiring radiographic evaluation.

When designing conditioning programs to prevent overuse injuries in youth athletes, coaches should prioritize:

Answer: Periodization with scheduled rest periods and progressive overload

Periodization structures training with planned rest and progressive load increases, reducing overuse injury risk by allowing adequate recovery between training phases.

A coach suspects a javelin has struck the ground and rebounded toward spectators. This scenario highlights which safety principle?

Answer: Restricted zones and spectator placement during throwing events

Adequate restricted zones and proper spectator placement are essential safety measures during throwing events to protect non-participants from rebounding or misdirected implements.

Which condition requires a coach to immediately stop practice and seek emergency medical care, regardless of the athlete's insistence on continuing?

Answer: An athlete displaying signs of exertional heat stroke

Exertional heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate whole-body cooling and emergency medical care; athletes cannot self-assess this condition reliably.

What is the primary role of a coach during a medical emergency before EMS arrives?

Answer: Providing basic first aid within their training level and coordinating with medical staff

Coaches should provide first aid within their scope of training, maintain calm, keep bystanders clear, and ensure EMS has access to the athlete.