AnswersSports Medicine 1aUnit 8: Emergency Preparedness

Unit 8: Emergency Preparedness — Final exam Answers

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A physician is performing CPR on an athlete. What has MOST likely happened to cause this response?

A
The athlete has a severe concussion.
B
The athlete cannot answer any questions.
C
The athlete’s body is cold and clammy.
D
The athlete’s heart has stopped beating.
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Northwest High School is writing their emergency action plan for their athletic healthcare team. What is one of the four main functions they need to include in their plan?

A
training of all athletic personnel in first aid
B
avoidance of panic through deep breathing
C
performing aseptic techniques prior to care
D
activation of local emergency medical services
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At the sight of an accident involving a van full of tennis players, a first responder uses the START system to triage the athletes. Roberta is coded as yellow. What does this MOST likely mean for Roberta?

A
She is deceased.
B
She has a serious injury that isn’t life-threatening.
C
She can walk because she only has minor injuries.
D
She has several severe injuries that require immediate attention.
4

According to the Mayo Clinic, what is the leading cause of death among young athletes?

A
sudden cardiac arrest
B
severe allergic reactions
C
drug and alcohol abuse
D
hypothermia
5

At the sideline of the soccer game, Alex falls to the ground and appears to be unconscious. The athletic trainer runs over to assess Alex. What is the LAST thing the athletic trainer should do in this situation?

A
Move Alex to another location.
B
Check to see if Alex is breathing.
C
Perform an initial survey of Alex.
D
Determine Alex’s level of responsiveness.
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It is essential that an athlete’s vital signs are measured and responsiveness is determined before delivering care to the injured athlete.

A
True
B
False
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The coach believes that Stephanie is experiencing heatstroke. What is the MOST appropriate action for the coach to take to help Stephanie?

A
The coach should place Stephanie on the ground and elevate her legs.
B
The coach should provide Stephanie liquids very slowly.
C
The coach should insulate Stephanie’s body with blankets.
D
The coach should administer an EpiPen in Stephanie’s leg.
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Head coach Katarina sprints onto the court to do an initial survey of her star basketball player, Sheryl, who has collapsed. Which vital system is the HIGHEST priority for Katarina to immediately assess?

A
nervous system
B
respiratory system
C
circulatory system
D
integumentary system
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Ariana is going to use an AED on one of her athletes. How should Ariana MOST appropriately use this device?

A
She should remove any medication patches from the athlete’s chest.
B
She should perform five cycles of CPR before using the AED in any way.
C
She should cover the athlete with a blanket before delivering shock.
D
She should keep one hand on the athlete when she delivers shock.
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Claudius is practicing CPR in his training course. What is the proper amount of time he should spend treating his CPR practice dummy to represent a real-life scenario?

A
He should complete 4 full cycles of 10 compressions followed by 3 breaths.
B
He should complete 3 full cycles of 10 compressions followed by 4 breaths.
C
He should complete 4 full cycles of 15 compressions followed by 2 breaths.
D
He should complete 2 full cycles of 15 compressions followed by 4 breaths.
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Martin slips in the weight room and hits his head on a nautilus machine. When he is on the ground, he cannot answer any questions. His coach pinches his leg, and Martin makes a moaning sound. When the coach calls the EMS, what is the MOST accurate description he can give of Martin?

A
Martin is responsive to only painful stimuli.
B
Martin is unresponsive.
C
Martin is responsive to verbal stimulus.
D
Martin is alert.
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The team physician says that the coach has gone into shock. What is the MOST appropriate action the physician can take to help treat the coach?

A
Place a plastic bag of ice on the back of the coach’s neck.
B
Administer an EpiPen to the coach’s upper thigh.
C
Position the coach on their back and elevate their legs.
D
Perform CPR on the coach until EMS arrives.
13

Fatima has hypothermia. What is the MOST logical action for her athletic trainer to take to help Fatima’s condition?

A
The athletic trainer should administer an EpiPen in Fatima’s leg.
B
The athletic trainer should place a bag of ice on Fatima’s neck.
C
The athletic trainer should position Fatima on her back and elevate her legs.
D
The athletic trainer should cover Fatima’s body with blankets.
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A healthcare team is using a system known by the acronym START. Why would they MOST likely be using this system?

A
to determine if a person has a nervous system injury
B
to test athletes to see if they are conscious and responsive
C
to treat patients who have suffered fractures or broken bones
D
to delegate proper care to individuals who need help
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Lightning strikes in a park where two teams are playing baseball. There are several injured players. A few athletes have very minor injuries and are able to walk. How do the first responders MOST likely categorize these athletes based on the START system for triage?

A
They are color-coded black.
B
They are color-coded red.
C
They are color-coded green.
D
They are color-coded yellow.
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Ivan is defending his opponent Jaden during a high school basketball game. Jaden suddenly falls and becomes unconscious and unresponsive. Who is the MOST logical person to administer the initial care to Jaden?

A
Ivan
B
the athletic trainer
C
the referee
D
the coach
17

Personal protective equipment includes sterile gowns, gloves, masks, drapes, and face shields.

A
True
B
False
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Gretta is a team physician performing an initial survey and a physical exam survey of an injured athlete. What is MOST likely to happen during the physical exam survey that is NOT likely to happen in the initial survey?

A
Gretta will talk to the athlete and family about their medical history.
B
Gretta will observe the athlete for obvious signs and symptoms.
C
Gretta will check and monitor the athlete’s vital signs.
D
Gretta will provide emergency care to the athlete if needed.
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At a local sporting event, healthcare workers are using a triage system. What does this MOST likely mean?

A
There are several coaches being trained in CPR and AEDs.
B
They are trying to make the sporting event aseptic.
C
There are multiple athletes who require medical care.
D
They are ensuring all medical equipment is in operational order.
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Which organization sets rules to help healthcare facilities properly maintain a sterile environment?

A
AVPU
B
RICE
C
OSHA
D
START

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