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? test whether he can put weight on the area protect the athlete from further injury apply a compression wrap to the injured area ice the injured area for five minutes

1. protective factors are characteristics associated with a lower likelihood of negative outcomes or that reduce a risk factor's impact. individual-level protective factors might include positive self-image, self-control, or social competence

2. attitudes are the response that is a result of our values. values decide what we think as for right, wrong, good, or unjust. attitudes are our likes and dislike towards things, people, and objects. they represent several beliefs focused on a specific object or situation