SafeSport Emergency Response Procedures 3

Question 1

A gymnast's coach suspects the athlete has a broken arm after a fall. The correct immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the limb and call for medical assistance

Answer

Suspected fractures should be immobilized in the position found and medical assistance should be summoned immediately.

Question 2

In a SafeSport context, 'grooming' during an emergency situation refers to:

Accepted Answer

A predator using the chaos of an emergency to gain inappropriate access or trust

Answer

Predators may exploit emergency situations to gain inappropriate physical or emotional access to minors under the guise of helping.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) under SafeSport standards?

Accepted Answer

To provide a written, practiced protocol for responding to medical and safety emergencies

Answer

An EAP is a pre-established, practiced written protocol ensuring all staff know their roles during any emergency.

Question 4

When transporting an injured minor athlete, SafeSport guidelines recommend:

Accepted Answer

Two adults should be present, or communication should be maintained with a parent

Answer

To protect both the athlete and the adult, transportation of a minor should involve two adults or maintained communication with a parent.

Question 5

Heat exhaustion in an athlete is BEST treated initially by:

Accepted Answer

Moving the athlete to a cool environment and providing fluids

Answer

Heat exhaustion is treated by moving the athlete to a cool area and providing cool fluids while monitoring for progression to heat stroke.

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