CIC Safety & Injury Prevention 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

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

Question 2

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)?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Be evaluated by a medical professional to rule out fracture

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Periodization with scheduled rest periods and progressive overload

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Restricted zones and spectator placement during throwing events

Answer

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

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CIC Safety & Injury Prevention 3