Question 1

Please click the appropriate information that would be included in a general Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
A) Sports medicine staff names
B) Roles of first responders
C) Directions to team physician's office
D) Venue directions / locations
E) CPR / first aid instructions
F) Football secretary's office phone number
G) Emergency equipment available
H) Sports medicine staff phone numbers
I) Emergency personnel
J) Directions to activate emergency medical system
K) Location of emergency communications (phones)
L) Athletes' parents' phone numbers

Accepted Answer

A, B, D, G, H, I, J, K

Question 2

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient.
Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient:
- Usually sudden, or sudden onset
A) Fainting
B) Concussion
C) Grand mal epilepsy
D) Brain compression & injury
E) Heatstroke
F) Diabetic coma
G) Shock

Accepted Answer

These are all conditions that can cause a sudden loss of consciousness.

Question 3

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient.
Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient:
- Fast and weak pulse
A) Fainting
B) Concussion
C) Grand mal epilepsy
D) Brain compression & injury
E) Heatstroke
F) Diabetic coma
G) Shock

Accepted Answer

A, C, E, F, G

Question 4

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient.
Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient:
- Shallow respiration
A) Fainting
B) Concussion
C) Grand mal epilepsy
D) Brain compression & injury
E) Heatstroke
F) Diabetic coma
G) Shock

Accepted Answer

The answer of Please click the conditions that apply to...

Question 5

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient.
Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient:
- Equal and dilated pupils
A) Fainting
B) Concussion
C) Grand mal epilepsy
D) Brain compression & injury
E) Heatstroke
F) Diabetic coma
G) Shock

Accepted Answer

The answer of Please click the conditions that apply to...

Question 6

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient.
Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient:
- Vomiting
A) Fainting
B) Concussion
C) Grand mal epilepsy
D) Brain compression & injury
E) Heatstroke
F) Diabetic coma
G) Shock

Accepted Answer

The answer of Please click the conditions that apply to...

Question 7

Please identify which of the following are vital signs.
A) Movement
B) Pupils
C) Reflex
D) Pulse
E) Rigidity
F) Severe bleeding
G) Temperature
H) Respiration
I) Deformity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Please identify which of the following are...

Question 8

A patient states that her lower leg hurts. Please identify which of the following questions would be appropriate in taking a history for a musculoskeletal injury.
A) What were you doing prior to getting hurt?
B) What did you eat for breakfast?
C) Did you hear any noises when the injury occurred
D) Have you ever hurt this leg before?
E) Were you wearing socks?
F) What type of pain are you experiencing?
G) Do you suffer from high blood pressure?
H) Did you notice any swelling, discoloration, or deformity after the injury?
I) How often do you buy new shoes?

Accepted Answer

These questions are relevant to understanding the circumstances of the injury, its nature, and any potential complications or pre-existing conditions that could affect the injury or its healing process.

Question 9

Which of the following steps is not one of the more important matters to address when developing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
A) Determining the number of personnel who will be on the field during practices and competitions.
B) Making sure means of communication are readily accessible.
C) Establishing specific procedures and policies for removal of protective equipment.
D) Assigning someone to contact the parents of an injured patient.
E) Informing and annually practicing the emergency plan so that all individuals involved know their responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following steps is not...

Question 10

If EMS is called to the scene of an athletic injury, who should have the final say on how the patient should be transported?
A) Athletic trainer (AT)
B) Physician
C) Emergency medical technician (EMT)
D) Coach
E) Anesthesia care team (ACT)

Accepted Answer

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are trained to assess and manage emergency medical situations, including determining the most appropriate method of transport for patients to receive further medical care.

Question 11

When dealing with an athlete who is a minor, which of the following types of consent would be a liability?
A) Written consent obtained before emergency
B) Verbal consent
C) Implied consent
D) Inferred consent
E) Written consent obtained during an emergency

Accepted Answer

The answer of When dealing with an athlete who is...

Question 12

Which of the following actions would be considered an act of negligence when dealing with an unconscious patient?
A) If the patient is prone and breathing, the patient should be provided life support only after emergency medical personnel arrive.
B) If the patient is supine and not breathing, ABCs should be established immediately.
C) If a patient is wearing protective equipment, rescuers should immediately remove it to expose the airway.
D) If the patient is supine and breathing, monitor closely until the patient regains consciousness.
E) If the patient is prone and not breathing, the patient should be log-rolled.

Accepted Answer

C  A) It is negligent to delay life support for a breathing patient until emergency personnel arrive. Immediate action is necessary.  C) Removing protective equipment without proper assessment can cause harm, especially if it stabilizes the spine or other critical areas.

Question 13

What is the purpose of the primary survey?
A) To determine how many emergency personnel are needed to handle the situation.
B) To determine the existence of potentially life-threatening situations.
C) To determine the need to obtain consent to treat.
D) To determine the need to gather splinting equipment.
E) To determine how the patient will be transported off the field/court.

Accepted Answer

The primary survey is a quick, systematic assessment conducted by emergency personnel to identify and address any life-threatening conditions a patient may have.

Question 14

When performing the primary survey, which of the following would be assessed during the secondary survey?
A) Shock
B) Airway obstruction
C) Profuse bleeding
D) No breathing
E) Compound fracture

Accepted Answer

During the primary survey, immediate life-threatening conditions such as airway obstruction, no breathing, shock, and profuse bleeding are identified and managed. The secondary survey is a more thorough examination that occurs after the primary survey and life-threatening conditions have been addressed. It includes the assessment of less critical injuries, such as a compound fracture, which is not immediately life-threatening but requires medical attention.

Question 15

When giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a child, after establishing unresponsiveness and calling 911, what should be the next step ?
A) Look for no breathing and check pulse.
B) Compress chest about 2 inches.
C) Perform 30 compressions.
D) Perform mouth-to-mouth breathing after opening the airway.
E) Perform bag-valve-mask respirations.

Accepted Answer

After establishing unresponsiveness and calling for help, the next step in CPR for a child is to look for no breathing or only gasping and to check the pulse, to assess whether CPR is necessary.

Question 16

When trying to establish circulation by performing compressions in an unconscious adult athlete, a healthcare provider should take no more than _____ to check for a pulse at the carotid artery.
A) 35 seconds
B) 15 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 20 seconds
E) 25 seconds

Accepted Answer

When checking for a pulse, especially in a critical situation like cardiac arrest, it's important to be quick and efficient. The guideline is to take no more than 10 seconds to check for a pulse at the carotid artery. This ensures that if the person is in cardiac arrest, chest compressions can be started promptly to maximize the chances of survival.

Question 17

During a primary survey, if the response illustrated in the picture were to occur, what would be the next step? 
A) Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
B) Initiate rescue breathing
C) Tilt the head to open the airway
D) Call EMS / 911
E) Re-tap the victim to confirm unresponsiveness

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a primary survey, if the response...

Question 18

What is the purpose of performing the maneuver that is illustrated in the picture? 
A) To open the esophagus
B) To release constriction of arterial flow to the brain
C) To raise the tongue away from the back of the throat
D) To push the tongue on the bottom of the mouth
E) To open the airway through the nostrils

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the purpose of performing the...

Question 19

When establishing breathing, if it is confirmed that there is no visual rise and fall of the chest and the airway has been opened properly, what is the next step?
A) 
B) 
C) 
D) 
E)

Accepted Answer

The answer of When establishing breathing, if it is confirmed...

Question 20

The use of the apparatus illustrated in this picture can provide about the same amount of oxygen that a person normally breathing would intake. What is that percentage value? 
A) 7 percent
B) 16 percent
C) 21 percent
D) 45 percent
E) 90 percent

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of the apparatus illustrated in...

Quiz 12: On-The-Field Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Please click the appropriate information that would be included in a general Emergency Action Plan (EAP) .

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient. Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient: - Usually sudden, or sudden onset

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient. Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient: - Fast and weak pulse

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient. Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient: - Shallow respiration

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient. Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient: - Equal and dilated pupils

Please click the conditions that apply to a functional sign that could be present when evaluating an unconscious patient. Functional sign when evaluating the unconscious patient: - Vomiting

Please identify which of the following are vital signs.

A patient states that her lower leg hurts. Please identify which of the following questions would be appropriate in taking a history for a musculoskeletal injury.

Which of the following steps is not one of the more important matters to address when developing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) ?

If EMS is called to the scene of an athletic injury, who should have the final say on how the patient should be transported?

When dealing with an athlete who is a minor, which of the following types of consent would be a liability?

Which of the following actions would be considered an act of negligence when dealing with an unconscious patient?

What is the purpose of the primary survey?

When performing the primary survey, which of the following would be assessed during the secondary survey?

When giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a child, after establishing unresponsiveness and calling 911, what should be the next step ?

When trying to establish circulation by performing compressions in an unconscious adult athlete, a healthcare provider should take no more than _____ to check for a pulse at the carotid artery.

During a primary survey, if the response illustrated in the picture were to occur, what would be the next step?

What is the purpose of performing the maneuver that is illustrated in the picture?

When establishing breathing, if it is confirmed that there is no visual rise and fall of the chest and the airway has been opened properly, what is the next step?

The use of the apparatus illustrated in this picture can provide about the same amount of oxygen that a person normally breathing would intake. What is that percentage value?