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 the athlete from further injury. Testing weight - bearing (Option A) might cause more harm if the injury is severe. Applying a compression wrap (Option C) and icing (Option D) are part of the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocol but are not the first step. Protecting the athlete (Option B) ensures no additional damage occurs immediately.

Answer:

B. protect the athlete from further injury