Crossfit Health, Safety, and Risk 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A participant collapses during a WOD and is unresponsive. What is the correct first step after ensuring scene safety?
- Call 911 immediately
- Check for responsiveness and breathing (Correct answer)
- Begin chest compressions
- Retrieve the AED
Correct answer: Check for responsiveness and breathing
You must first confirm unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing before initiating any other emergency action.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the term 'rhabdomyolysis' in the context of CrossFit training?
- A muscle strain caused by improper lifting form
- Rapid breakdown of muscle tissue releasing proteins into the bloodstream (Correct answer)
- Inflammation of tendons due to overuse
- A spinal compression injury from heavy loading
Correct answer: Rapid breakdown of muscle tissue releasing proteins into the bloodstream
Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of skeletal muscle that releases myoglobin into the bloodstream, which can cause kidney damage.
Question 3: When assessing an athlete's readiness to participate, which factor is MOST relevant to screening for cardiovascular risk?
- Previous athletic experience
- Family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac death (Correct answer)
- Current body weight and BMI
- Sleep quality over the past week
Correct answer: Family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac death
Family history of cardiac events is a primary cardiovascular risk factor that must be identified during pre-participation screening.
Question 4: An athlete reports feeling dizzy and nauseous during an outdoor workout on a hot day. Which heat illness does this most likely indicate?
- Heat stroke
- Heat cramps
- Heat exhaustion (Correct answer)
- Hyponatremia
Correct answer: Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion presents with dizziness, nausea, and heavy sweating while core temperature remains below 104°F (40°C).
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)?
- To measure baseline fitness levels before programming
- To identify individuals who should consult a physician before starting exercise (Correct answer)
- To assess nutritional deficiencies in new athletes
- To document an athlete's injury history for legal purposes
Correct answer: To identify individuals who should consult a physician before starting exercise
The PAR-Q screens for signs and symptoms that warrant medical clearance before beginning a physical activity program.
Question 6: Which of the following is a correct action when a coach suspects an athlete has suffered a concussion?
- Allow the athlete to continue if symptoms are mild
- Have the athlete rest for 10 minutes then retest
- Remove the athlete from training immediately and refer to a medical professional (Correct answer)
- Administer ibuprofen and monitor for 30 minutes
Correct answer: Remove the athlete from training immediately and refer to a medical professional
Any suspected concussion requires immediate removal from activity and evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider before return to play.
Question 7: What does the CrossFit principle of 'mechanics, consistency, intensity' imply for safety?
- Intensity should always be the primary focus to drive adaptation
- Athletes must demonstrate proper movement mechanics before adding intensity (Correct answer)
- Consistency in attendance matters more than technique
- Intensity should be avoided until athletes have trained for at least one year
Correct answer: Athletes must demonstrate proper movement mechanics before adding intensity
CrossFit's foundational safety model requires athletes to learn correct mechanics and move consistently before increasing intensity.
Crossfit Health, Safety, and Risk 2
A participant collapses during a WOD and is unresponsive.
What is the correct first step after ensuring scene safety?