CIC Safety & Injury Prevention 2

Question 1

A wrestler reports numbness and tingling in the arm after a collision. What should the coach do first?

Accepted Answer

Remove the athlete from practice and refer for medical evaluation

Answer

Numbness and tingling after contact may indicate a cervical spine injury and requires immediate removal from activity and medical evaluation.

Question 2

Which environmental condition most significantly increases the risk of exertional heat stroke in athletes?

Accepted Answer

High humidity combined with high temperature

Answer

High humidity impairs sweat evaporation, the body's primary cooling mechanism, dramatically increasing heat stroke risk when combined with high temperatures.

Question 3

An athlete collapses during a cross-country race and is unresponsive. After calling 911, the coach's next priority is:

Accepted Answer

Beginning CPR if no pulse is detected

Answer

After activating EMS, the next priority is beginning CPR if the athlete has no pulse, as early chest compressions are critical to survival.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a pre-participation physical examination (PPE) in interscholastic athletics?

Accepted Answer

To identify conditions that may predispose athletes to injury or illness during sport

Answer

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.

Question 5

A football player is suspected of having a concussion. Under most state return-to-play protocols, the athlete may return to full competition after:

Accepted Answer

Completing a stepwise return-to-play protocol with medical clearance

Answer

Most state laws require athletes to complete a graduated return-to-play progression and receive written medical clearance before returning to full competition.

(CIC) Certified Interscholastic Coach Practice Test

(CIC) Certified Interscholastic Coach Practice Test

CIC Safety & Injury Prevention 2