Question

select the correct answer.
an athlete is injured on the field. his teammates see that the injury is moderately swollen, and the athlete reports that the area is numb. what is the first thing that his teammates should do?
a. test whether he can put weight on the area
b. protect the athlete from further injury
c. apply a compression wrap to the injured area
d. ice the injured area for five minutes

Explanation:

When an athlete is injured, the first step is to protect them from further harm. Testing weight - bearing (A) could worsen the injury if there's a fracture or severe soft - tissue damage. Applying compression (C) and icing (D) are part of the later RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocol but not the immediate first action. Protecting the athlete (B) from further injury (e.g., by preventing them from moving the injured part more, or from being jostled) is the priority.

Answer:

B. protect the athlete from further injury