First Aid for Sports Injuries Quiz

Test your knowledge on first aid for sports injuries with these essential questions covering sprains, fractures, heatstroke, and more.

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Which of the following is a common sports injury?

Concussion

Indigestion

Insomnia

Hypertension

What is the recommended first aid for a muscle cramp during a sports activity?

Apply heat to the cramping muscle

Massage the cramp

Immediately stretch and gently massage the affected muscle

Ignore it and continue the activity

What is the appropriate first aid for a person experiencing a seizure during a sports event?

Hold the person down to prevent movement

Place a wooden stick in their mouth to prevent biting

Clear the area, protect the person from injury, and place them on their side

Pour water on the person to wake them up

If someone is experiencing difficulty breathing during a sports activity, what should be the immediate response?

Encourage faster and deeper breathing

Ignore it, as it will improve on its own

Provide rescue breaths or CPR if necessary

Offer a high-calorie energy drink

In the context of sports injuries, what is the purpose of a 'tourniquet'?

To apply direct pressure to a bleeding wound

To immobilize a fractured limb

To stop severe bleeding by compressing a blood vessel

To massage injured muscles

What is the recommended first aid for a sprained ankle?

Apply heat immediately

Elevate the leg and apply ice

Massage the injured area

Continue normal activity to avoid stiffness

In case of a nosebleed during a sports event, what is the correct first aid measure?

Tilt the head back and pinch the nose

Lean forward and pinch the nostrils together

Insert cotton balls into the nostrils

Ignore it, as it will stop on its own

During a sports event, if someone shows signs of a dislocated joint, what should be the immediate action?

Try to pop the joint back into place

Apply ice to the dislocated joint

Immobilize the area and seek medical help

Continue with the activity to avoid stiffness

In the context of sports injuries, what does R.I.C.E. stand for?

Rehabilitation, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Rest, Immobilization, Cold, Exercise

Relaxation, Increase, Comfort, Endurance

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

#10

Which of the following is a symptom of a head injury that requires immediate medical attention?

Brief loss of consciousness

Confusion and memory loss

Headache and dizziness

Nausea and vomiting

#11

What is the primary purpose of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in the context of sports-related emergencies?

To treat minor cuts and abrasions

To provide immediate pain relief

To restore normal heart rhythm in case of sudden cardiac arrest

To immobilize fractured limbs

#12

What is the primary purpose of applying a compression bandage to a sports injury?

To immobilize the injured area

To provide support and reduce swelling

To cool down the affected area

To promote flexibility in the injured region

#13

Which of the following is a symptom of heat exhaustion in athletes?

Chills and shivering

Pale or ashen skin

Increased urine output

Confusion and weakness

#14

What is the purpose of a splint in the first aid treatment of a fracture?

To massage the fractured bone

To immobilize and support the injured limb

To apply direct pressure to the fracture

To increase blood flow to the fractured area

#15

What is the correct first aid response to a snakebite during a hiking trip?

Apply a tourniquet above the bite

Suck out the venom with your mouth

Clean the wound and keep the bitten limb immobilized

Continue hiking to reach medical help faster

#16

During a sports event, if someone exhibits signs of heatstroke, what should be the immediate action?

Wrap them in warm blankets

Give them a hot beverage

Move them to a cool place and cool their body with ice packs

Encourage vigorous exercise to increase body temperature

#17

In the context of first aid for sports injuries, what does the term 'PRICE' stand for?

Protein, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Prevention, Running, Ice, Cardio, Exercise

Protect, Relax, Ice, Clean, Elevate

Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation