ANSWERS FOR SAFETY AWARNESS TEST
All multiple choice answers are true EXCEPT: 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 21
35. Airway, Breathing, Circulation
36. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
37. Hep B, Hep C, HIV
38. Universal
39. Preserved, Photographed, Documented
40. Exhaustion, Cramps, Heat Stroke
41. Stop, Talk, Observe, Prevent
42. American Red Cross, National Youth Sports Coaches Association,
National Coaches Sports Safety, USA Gymnastics, (others….)
Need a 90% to pass.
CARA SAFETY AWARNESS TEST
1. Safety in gymnastics is a major factor in the success of any program.
a. True
b. False
2. Coaches and instructors must always be alert for potentially dangerous conditions or
situations, such as a slight leak under a water fountain.
a. True
b. False
3. An inspection of gymnastics equipment is recommended to keep it in top working
condition.
a. True
b. False
4. Assumption of risk is when a person assumes the risk of injury in the given situation.
a. True
b. False
5. The proper equipment and location of the gym far outweighs the amount of instructor
education, preparation and training, in determining the success of any program.
a. True
b. False
6. Proper landing techniques are essential to improve the score of a routine and to insure
the safety of the performer.
a. True
b. False
7. If you warn your students/ parents of the possibilities of injury occurring when
participating in gymnastics, you will not be liable for any harm that may come to them.
a. True
b. False
8. Three areas of concern in running a safe gymnastics program are the supervision
provided for the gymnasts, the education of the instructors, and the equipment and
facilities used.
a. True
b. False
9. It is all right to apply heat to an injury immediately after it happens.
a. True
b. False
10. When spotting, communication between the instructor and gymnast is of prime
importance.
a. True
b. False
11. Injuries resulting from lack of attention and horseplay among unsupervised children
cannot be foreseeable or preventable, therefore is not negligence.
a. True
b. False
12. After warning your students to remain seated and not to get on any equipment while
you are away, it is then all right to leave the equipment area.
a. True
b. False
13. The standard that a reasonably prudent individual would follow under the same or
similar circumstances is called the Standard of Care.
a. True
b. False
14. Comparative negligence means that the negligence or fault for a given circumstance
is prorated among all persons involved in the accident/injury.
a. True
b. False
15. The primary consideration and foremost responsibility of the coach centers on two
functions: the safety and education of the gymnasts.
a. True
b. False
16. Contributory negligence prevents a person from recovering damages if that person
contributed to any degree, toward causing his own injury.
a. True
b. False
17. Teaching very basic skills of gymnastics before teaching a gymnast the more difficult
skills is called following progressions.
a. True
b. False
18. Anorexia and Bulimia are two eating disorders that gymnasts must be educated and
warned about.
a. True
b. False
19. A philosophy that places Athletes first, Winning second, means that an athlete's wellbeing, development and enjoyment, are most important.
a. True
b. False
20. The following are effective means of sending a message to young athletes: A facial
expression, a body gesture or posture, a "compliment sandwich".
a. True
b. False
21. Humor as a coaching style or tool means you are good at telling your athletes jokes.
a. True
b. False
22. Poor communication with your athletes may result from your verbal and non-verbal
words or actions expressing conflicting statements.
a. True
b. False
23. Gymnastics officials are a responsible party in insuring the safety of a gymnast.
a. True
b. False
24. The amount of matting, pit foam or a coaches spotting is not a failsafe in preventing
injury.
a. True
b. False
25. When you give warnings to athletes and parents prior to participation, and ask them
to sign a document indication that they have been adequately warned, you are getting
informed consent from the participant.
a. True
b. False
26. Two of the most common technique related areas involved with injury prevention are:
landings and posture.
a. True
b. False
27. Facilities require routine review, inspection and maintenance.
a. True
b. False
28. Gymnastics professionals should practice emergency procedures.
a. True
b. False
29. Informed consent, is a contract between the agency and the person performing the
activity.
a. True
b. False
30. Safety awareness is necessary because we choose to participate in an activity which
carries inherent risk.
a. True
b. False
31. Gymnastics professionals should always behave at or above the standard of care.
a. True
b. False
32. The ultimate goal of spotting is the independent performance of the skill by the
gymnast.
a. True
b. False
33. Athletes should have a pre-participation physical examination.
a. True
b. False
34. In addition to simply refuting the claim of negligence, contributory negligence,
comparative negligence, assumption of risk, waivers and releases are some type of
defenses against a lawsuit.
a. True
b. False
35. The acronym: A. B. C. stands for:
36. The acronym for R.I.C.E. stands for:
37. List the three concerns when dealing with blood borne pathogens (H.H.H.)
38. What procedure should be followed when dealing with blood borne pathogens:
_______________ Precautions.
39. If an injury occurs within the facility, the injury site should be (P.P.D.)
40. The three types of heat injury are:
41. The acronym for STOP stands for:
42. List two other educational sources which are available to you to enhance your safety
awareness.