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Unit 8: Emergency Preparedness — Final exam Answers

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Ronaldo is using the jaw thrust technique to open an athlete’s airway. What is one action he is MOST likely to perform when using this technique?

A
He will remove the athlete’s helmet.
B
He will turn the athlete on their side.
C
He will place his hands on the athlete’s forehead.
D
He will sweep his fingers through the athlete’s mouth.
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Wanda is using aseptic technique. What is she MOST likely doing?

A
She is sterilizing her examination room.
B
She is putting ice on her athlete’s leg.
C
She is triaging athletes based on their needs.
D
She is administering CPR in an emergency.
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Gavin is experiencing heatstroke. What is likely TRUE about Gavin?

A
He did not drink enough fluids.
B
He has severe allergies.
C
He was exposed to cold water.
D
He requires epinephrine.
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After witnessing a fatal shooting, Timothy becomes nauseous and faints. His body feels clammy, and he is unable to maintain proper circulation to his vital organs. What is Timothy MOST likely experiencing?

A
He is having an allergic reaction.
B
His body is experiencing shock.
C
He has hypothermia.
D
His body is dehydrated.
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Jordan is accidentally hit on the head with a softball. When she is assessed by the athletic trainer, Jordan is able to accurately state the date, the time, and her location. How will the athletic trainer MOST likely record this in their notes for Jordan’s doctor?

A
Jordan was unresponsive to any stimuli after the accident.
B
Jordan was responsive to only painful stimuli after the accident.
C
Jordan was responsive to verbal stimuli after the accident.
D
Jordan was alert immediately after the accident.
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During an initial survey of an injured athlete, the athletic trainer runs through a few essential questions: Can the athlete move? Can they feel touch? Which vital system do these questions MOST specifically address?

A
respiratory system
B
circulatory system
C
nervous system
D
digestive system
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Regina has just been hired as a volleyball coach at a local college. According to their emergency action plan, she needs to attend several healthcare training sessions before she is allowed to attend any games or practices with her team. Which course is Regina LEAST likely to be required to attend before she coaches her team?

A
Prescribing Pain Medications
B
Fundamentals of First Aid
C
How to Use an AED
D
CPR: A Life-Saving Tool
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If an injured individual is not able to respond to a verbal stimulus, the next attempt to receive a response from the athlete should be to turn them on their side.

A
True
B
False
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Javier is performing CPR on his friend. What is the MOST appropriate hand positioning for Javier to use?

A
He should place the heel of his hand on the sternum.
B
He should make a fist with both hands placed side-by-side.
C
He should position his fingertips on the center of the heart.
D
He should put one hand on the forehead and one under the chin.
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Alejandro carries an EpiPen with him everywhere he goes. Why does he MOST likely carry this all the time?

A
He has severe allergies.
B
He has a heart defect.
C
He has hypothermia.
D
He is often dehydrated.
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When using the START system to triage patients, what is TRUE about a patient who is color-coded as black?

A
They are deceased.
B
They should be treated immediately.
C
They have minor injuries.
D
They have a high potential for survival.
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The athletic department at Kings University purchased three AEDs. What does an AED do?

A
It administers epinephrine to someone in anaphylaxis.
B
It analyzes the breathing patterns of an individual.
C
It creates an aseptic environment to prevent infections.
D
It delivers electrical shock to someone in cardiac arrest.
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The athletic trainer tells Ian to use the RICE method to recover. What does Ian need to do to follow this advice?

A
Drink plenty of liquids.
B
Cover himself in blankets.
C
Elevate his ankle.
D
Chew on ice chips.
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Hypothermia is a dangerous reduction in core body temperature.

A
True
B
False
35

Deanna has a severe allergy to bee stings. If she is not treated right away when she is stung by a bee, what is MOST likely to happen to Deanna?

A
She will experience hypothermia.
B
She will experience anaphylaxis.
C
She will experience heat stroke.
D
She will experience epinephrine.
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Terrance is experiencing hypothermia. What MOST likely happened to Terrance?

A
He was stung by a bee.
B
He didn’t drink enough water.
C
He swam in cold water.
D
He ran in extreme heat.
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A local high school is revisiting its emergency action plan (EAP). Who is LEAST likely to be involved in creating and approving this plan?

A
the athletic director
B
the athletes’ parents
C
the EMS providers
D
the coaches
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There are four main components of aseptic technique. What is NOT one of these components?

A
personal protective equipment
B
patient equipment and preparation
C
contact guidelines
D
rest and compression
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After an injury, a lacrosse player is determined to be not breathing, and there is no indication of a head or spinal injury. How should the team physician MOST appropriately respond to open the player’s airway?

A
They should use the jaw thrust technique.
B
They should remove the patient’s helmet.
C
They should use the head-tilt/chin method.
D
They should use the AVPU scale.
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In order to maintain a sterile environment, the doors must be kept open at all times so air can circulate.

A
True
B
False

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