Exam 8: Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment

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

The normal human body temperature is _____.

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

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?

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

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

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).

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

Describe the signs and symptoms of shock.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.