CIC Safety & Injury Prevention 5

Question 1

What is the most important factor a coach should consider when scheduling two-a-day practices in summer heat?

Accepted Answer

Allowing a minimum rest/recovery period between sessions and monitoring heat illness risk

Answer

NFHS guidelines require adequate rest between sessions and acclimatization progressions during summer two-a-days to prevent cumulative heat illness.

Question 2

A swimmer complains of ear pain and discharge after heavy practice weeks. This likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) requiring medical evaluation

Answer

Otitis externa (swimmer's ear) is a common overuse condition in aquatic athletes characterized by ear pain and discharge, requiring evaluation and often antibiotic treatment.

Question 3

Which of the following is the coach's primary legal duty regarding facility safety?

Accepted Answer

Conducting regular inspections and promptly reporting hazardous conditions to administration

Answer

Coaches have a duty to inspect facilities, identify hazards, and report them through proper channels so that deficiencies can be corrected before athletes are harmed.

Question 4

An athlete with a known bee allergy is stung during an outdoor practice. The first priority after calling 911 is to:

Accepted Answer

Administer the athlete's prescribed epinephrine auto-injector if anaphylaxis symptoms appear

Answer

Anaphylaxis from insect stings requires immediate epinephrine administration; delay increases the risk of airway compromise and death.

Question 5

Which action by a coach MOST contributes to a culture of safe sport and injury reporting?

Accepted Answer

Creating an environment where athletes feel safe to report symptoms without fear of losing playing time

Answer

When athletes fear losing playing time for reporting symptoms, they conceal injuries—including concussions—leading to worsened outcomes; psychological safety encourages honest reporting.

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CIC Safety & Injury Prevention 5