CIC Safety & Injury Prevention 4

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'heat index' and why it matters for athletic events?

Accepted Answer

A combined measure of temperature and humidity that reflects how hot conditions feel to the body

Answer

The heat index combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent how hot conditions actually feel, guiding decisions to modify or cancel outdoor athletic activities.

Question 2

A softball player is hit in the chest by a pitch and collapses seconds later with no pulse. This scenario most likely represents:

Accepted Answer

Commotio cordis, requiring immediate CPR and AED use

Answer

Commotio cordis is a sudden cardiac arrest caused by a blunt chest impact during a critical phase of the cardiac cycle and requires immediate CPR and defibrillation.

Question 3

What is the most effective way a coach can reduce lightning risk during an outdoor sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Monitor weather forecasts and suspend activity at the first sound of thunder or sight of lightning

Answer

The NFHS lightning safety policy requires suspending outdoor activities at the first thunder or visible lightning and waiting 30 minutes after the last strike before resuming.

Question 4

An athlete reports that a teammate has been taking dietary supplements to gain muscle mass quickly. A coach's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer the athlete to the school athletic trainer or team physician for guidance on supplement safety

Answer

Coaches should refer supplement questions to qualified medical professionals because many supplements carry contamination risks, banned substances, or health dangers not evident from labels.

Question 5

Which practice best protects athletes from bloodborne pathogen transmission during sporting events?

Accepted Answer

Removing any athlete who is bleeding until the bleeding is controlled and equipment is cleaned

Answer

NFHS bloodborne pathogen rules require that athletes who are actively bleeding be removed from play until the bleeding stops and any blood-contaminated equipment or surfaces are properly cleaned.

(CIC) Certified Interscholastic Coach Practice Test

(CIC) Certified Interscholastic Coach Practice Test

CIC Safety & Injury Prevention 4