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 has a moderately - swollen and numb injury on the field, the first step is to protect the athlete from further injury to prevent worsening the condition. Testing weight - bearing can cause more damage, applying compression wrap too soon may not be appropriate without proper assessment, and icing for a set time without initial protection is not the best first move.

Answer:

B. protect the athlete from further injury