Deck 8: Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment

Question 1

Describe the issues that must be addressed when establishing a working emergency action plan.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Briefly discuss the guidelines about parent notification and consent in case of the emergency care of an injured minor athlete.

Answer 2

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Question 3

List the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) steps to be performed on an unresponsive adult.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Describe the signs and symptoms of shock.

Question 5

List any five vital signs and what is considered to be normal with them.

Question 6

Explain how cold application helps in treating acute musculoskeletal injuries.

Question 7

Explain the procedures you would perform when evaluating an unconscious athlete.

Question 8

Describe the basic steps that must be performed when completing a primary musculoskeletal assessment of an injury.

Question 9

Describe the procedure for initial injury management of acute injuries.

Question 10

Describe the principles of protection, optimal loading, ice, compression, and elevation in the treatment for an acute musculoskeletal injury.

Question 11

Describe the proper procedure for fitting and instructing someone who needs crutches.

Question 12

How far must the chest be compressed to effectively perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation for an adult?

A) At least 1 inch
B) At least 1.5 inches
C) At least 2 inches
D) At least 2.5 inches

Question 13

Which of these isNOT a symptom of shock?

A) Slow pulse rate
B) Sluggishness or exceptional drowsiness
C) Rapid and shallow respiration
D) Ashen and clammy skin

Question 14

When assessing a potentially unconscious athlete, what is the first action that must be taken?

A) Roll the athlete onto his back.
B) Stop any bleeding that may be severe.
C) Determine the level of consciousness and unresponsiveness.
D) Check the athlete's carotid pulse.

Question 15

When performing chest compressions on an infant, where does the rescuer place two fingers?

A) Four fingers below the xiphoid process
B) On the xiphoid process
C) At the center of the sternum
D) Just below the nipple line

Question 16

When transporting an athlete with a suspected spinal or pelvic injury, what techniques should be used?

A) Carry the athlete with the help of three assistants, one supporting each leg and the third supporting the trunk as you support the head and neck.
B) Use ambulatory aid.
C) Use manual conveyance.
D) Use a spine board and move the athlete under medical direction.

Question 17

When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, when should an AED be used?

A) Immediately
B) After five cycles or 2 minutes
C) When EMS arrives
D) After one cycle or 1 minute

Question 18

If a light-colored athlete presented with red skin color, what condition is the athlete most likely suffering from?

A) Shock or fright
B) Heatstroke, high blood pressure, or elevated temperature
C) Hemorrhage, heat exhaustion, or insulin shock
D) Airway obstruction or respiratory insufficiency

Question 19

If an unconscious athlete had a feeble and rapid pulse, had breathing that was shallow and rapid, and was pale and cold, what would the athlete be experiencing?

A) A fainting spell
B) Sunstroke
C) Shock
D) A grand mal seizure

Question 20

In an effort to accurately assess the extent of a musculoskeletal injury, what is the first step that should be taken?

A) Palpation
B) Observation
C) History
D) Special tests

Question 21

What is the normal pulse and respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

A) 60-80 beats/min and 12 breaths/min
B) 60-100 beats/min and 15 breaths/min
C) 80-100 beats/min and 20 breaths/min
D) 60-80 beats/min and 20 breaths/min

Question 22

Which of the following is the most important in controlling swelling?

A) Rest
B) Ice
C) Compression
D) Elevation

Question 23

Fractures of the shoulder complex should be immobilized using what type of apparatus?

A) An air splint
B) A tongue depressor
C) A sling
D) A swathe

Question 24

When transporting an athlete on a stretcher, how many people will be needed to adequately support the athlete?

A) 10
B) 8+
C) 6+
D) 4

Question 25

When ambulating with a single crutch or cane, the assistive device should be used on which side of the body?

A) Injured side
B) Dominant side
C) Uninjured side
D) Nondominant side

Question 26

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events when controlling external bleeding?

A) Direct pressure is applied on pressure points and then the injured body part is elevated.
B) Elevate the injured body part then apply direct pressure over the wound.
C) Apply pressure on the artery supplying the area with blood and elevate the artery above the heart.
D) Apply direct pressure over the wound and elevate the injured body part.

Question 27

When using pressure points to control external bleeding, which of the following arteries is compressed against the medial aspect of the humerus?

A) The carotid artery
B) The femoral artery
C) The brachial artery
D) The radial artery

Question 28

The normal human body temperature is _____.

A) 93.2°F (34°C)
B) 98.6°F (37°C)
C) 89.6°F (32°C)
D) 102.2°F (39°C)

Question 29

The core body temperature is most accurately measured _____.

A) in the rectum
B) under the tongue
C) at the tympanic membrane in the ear
D) in the armpit

Question 30

When moving and transporting an athlete who is suspected to have sustained cervical spine injury, it is important to _____ to prevent further harm to the spinal cord.

A) use a rapid form vacuum immobilizer
B) keep the patient on a spinal board for as long as possible
C) maintain spinal motion restriction
D) splint the spine with a clear plastic inflatable splint

Question 31

Which ambulatory aid is best suited for moving a mildly injured athlete from the field?

A) A cane
B) Crutches
C) Manual conveyance
D) A stretcher

Question 32

After an injury, acute management should be done for how many hours?

A) 24
B) 48
C) 36
D) 72

Question 33

Which of the following splints is best suited for an injury in which the body part is angulated?

A) An air splint
B) A vacuum immobilizer
C) A traction splint
D) A spine board

Question 34

To open the victim's airway, lift up the chin or the neck, then force the chin down.

Question 35

When an injured person is not breathing, cardiac compressions should be started immediately.

Question 36

When cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is administered to an adult by an individual certified in CPR, the proper ratio of compressions to breaths is 30 compressions to 2 ventilations.

Question 37

For an athlete who has become unconscious and has an airway obstruction, you want to straddle the victim and push into the chest five times.

Question 38

A venous hemorrhage is characterized by a rapid flow of blood escaping in rhythmic spurts.

Question 39

Shock occurs when there is a diminished amount of blood available to the circulatory system.

Question 40

A rapid, strong pulse may indicate shock, bleeding, diabetic coma, or heat exhaustion.

Question 41

When checking pupils, the response to light is more crucial than the size.

Question 42

Swelling of an injured part is reduced by elevating the body part above the level of the heart.

Question 43

When treating for shock, one should always elevate the feet 12-16 inches above the floor.

Question 44

The primary survey refers to the inspection and evaluation given after the ABC's have been assessed.

Question 45

In the context of on-the-field injury assessment, the secondary survey gathers specific information about the injury from the athlete, systematically assesses vital signs and symptoms, and allows for a detailed evaluation of the injury.

Question 46

If an injured athlete is unconscious but not in a life-threatening situation, it is not required to access a rescue squad by dialing 911.

Question 47

According to the American Heart Association, the correct order of the procedures during administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation is breathing, airway, and circulation.

Question 48

A horseshoe pad may be placed around the malleolus in combination with an elastic wrap and tape to prevent or reduce ankle edema.

Question 49

Internal hemorrhage within a body cavity such as the skull, thorax, or abdomen can be seen by the naked eye as bluish bruises on the surface of the skin.

Question 50

If an athlete is prone and not breathing, and you suspect a spinal cord injury, logroll the athlete onto the back and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Question 51

A minor with a life-threatening injury cannot be treated until a parent arrives to give consent.

Question 52

When treating an individual for shock, one must not give them anything by mouth until a physician has determined that no surgical intervention is indicated.

Question 53

When dealing with an unconscious athlete, it is advisable to remove any protective equipment that could interfere with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Question 54

When fitting an athlete with crutches, it is necessary to place the arm pads into the axilla for proper stabilization while walking.

Question 55

When treating acute injuries, the primary goal is to initially tape the athlete for support and return him or her to participation.

Question 56

Compression should be continuously applied, even throughout the night while the athlete is sleeping.