Quiz on Sport Injuries

What percentage of sport injuries are soft tissue injuries?

• 100%

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

What type of injury occurs when a ligament at a joint gets stretched and torn?

• Strain

• Sprain

• Blister

• Cut

Which muscle group is particularly at risk for strains if not warmed up properly?

• Shoulders

• Triceps

• Hamstrings

• Biceps

What is a common cause of tennis or golfer's elbow?

• Overuse of lower arm muscles

• Lifting heavy weights

• Twisting the knee

• Falling on the arm

What is the primary aim of treating cuts?

• To reduce swelling

• To stop the bleeding

• To relieve pain

• To prevent infection

What type of injury is characterized by scraped skin?

• Blister

• Abrasions

• Cut

• Bruise

What causes a cramp during physical activity?

• Overexertion and dehydration

• Lack of sleep

• Cold weather

• Injury to the muscle

What does the 'I' in the R.I.C.E. principle stand for?

• Immobilization

• Inflammation

• Ice

• Injury

How long should an ice pack be applied to an injury according to the R.I.C.E. principle?

• 15-20 minutes

• 20-25 minutes

• 10-15 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

What does elevating an injury help to reduce?

• All of the above

• Swelling

• Internal bleeding

• Pain