Lecture 1 - Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

Role of Sports First Aider

Answer 1

1. ) Injury Prevention and Wellness Promotion
2. ) immediate and emergency care
3. ) organizational / administrative

Question 2

how could you help prevent injuries?

Answer 2

• pre-screen
• provide safe environment
• proper equipment
• ensure athlete is conditioned to participate
• athlete health (eg., nutrition)

Question 3

What is the purpose of pre-season medicals?

Answer 3

• rule out any diseases
• provide baseline measurement
• rule out predisposing orthopaedic/systemic conditions

Question 4

Who should complete the pre-season medicals?

Answer 4

• family physician or

- team physician

Question 5

what kind of information should medical forms have?

Answer 5

• personal contact info
• emergency notification contacts
• past illnesses
• past conditions
• past injuries
• physician summary or recommendations for participation

Question 6

what kind of hazards should you look out for when doing a facility survey outdoor?

Answer 6

• holes
• needles
• debris
• dangerous obstacles (sprinklers, benches)
• goal posts or standards
• safety zone beyond field boundaries
• field conditions
• clean and properly maintained

Question 7

what kind of hazards should you look out for when doing a facility survey indoor?

Answer 7

• adequate ventilation and lighting?
• equipment safely stored
• permanent equipment secured
• hazards left unprodected (eg., benches, standards, doorknobs, etc)
• exits visible and easily accessible
• clean and properly maintained
• area supervision

Question 8

facility equipment survey

Answer 8

• equipment in safe operating conditions

- warning sign posted regarding safety, rules of conduct, instructions on use

Question 9

true or false: it is not necessary to record and submit to your immediate supervisor

Answer 9

false

Question 10

What should you do if you see a defected or unsafe equipment?

Answer 10

• remove until replaced or repaired

Question 11

A softball player puts a sticker onto her helmet, but made no other alterations to her helmet. She ends up hurting her head during a softball game and tries to sue the company of the helmet. Who is liable?

Answer 11

The girl, because you are not allowed to modify the helmet in any way

Question 12

Which screening do you do to ensure an athlete is prepared for training camp?

Answer 12

Functional Movement Screen (Cook)

Functional Screening Test

Question 13

What is the purpose of the Functional Screening Test?

Answer 13

• to ensure athlete is prepared for training camp or to show areas of weakness

Question 14

true or false: A broken clavicle is not an emergency

Answer 14

true

Question 15

true or false: a coach must clearly understand the limits of their ability to function as a health care provider

Answer 15

true

Question 16

You must be accurate and up to date when keeping records. kind of notes should you take?

Answer 16

S - subjective
O - objective
A - assessment
P - plan

Question 17

What are some personal and professional qualities of the trainer/ sports first aider?

Answer 17

• timeliness
• professional appearances
• effective communication
• lack of bias & ethical practice
• gossiping and relationships

Question 18

What are important details to know regarding proper equipment?

Answer 18

— Selection, fitting and
maintenance of protective
equipment are critical in
injury prevention
— Protection is critical in
contact and collision sports
— Role is to deflect, dissipate
and absorb force
— Breathable
— Lightweight
— Flexible
— Prevent lacerations

Question 19

true or false: the concern for proper equipment is the appearance of the equipment

Answer 19

false

Question 20

personal and professional qualities of the trainer/first aider

Answer 20

-Timeliness
— Professional appearance
— Effective communication
— Lack of bias & ethical
practice
— Polite to referees
— Sense of fair play
— Gossiping and relationships