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Acute Care Flashcards

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  1. What is the correct compression depth for adult CPR?

    Answer: At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches

    AHA guidelines recommend chest compressions of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm) to optimize cardiac output without causing injury.

  2. An athlete collapses after a bee sting and develops urticaria, wheezing, and hypotension. The FIRST drug of choice is:

    Answer: Epinephrine 1:1000 IM

    Epinephrine 1:1000 administered intramuscularly (lateral thigh) is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis due to its rapid reversal of bronchoconstriction and vasodilation.

  3. During a football game, a lineman clutches his chest and collapses. The athletic trainer notes no carotid pulse. The NEXT action is:

    Answer: Begin CPR and send for an AED

    Sudden cardiac arrest requires immediate CPR and rapid AED deployment; every minute without defibrillation decreases survival by approximately 10%.

  4. A wrestling athlete sustains a cauliflower ear (auricular hematoma). The appropriate acute management is:

    Answer: Drain the hematoma and apply a compression dressing, then refer

    Auricular hematomas must be drained promptly and a compressive dressing applied to prevent organization of the clot and permanent deformity.

  5. When splinting a suspected dislocated patella in the field, the knee should be:

    Answer: Splinted in the position of comfort, typically slight flexion

    Field splinting should immobilize the joint in the position of comfort to minimize pain and prevent further neurovascular compromise before transport.

  6. Secondary survey in emergency assessment is performed:

    Answer: Only after life-threatening conditions are managed in the primary survey

    The secondary survey — a head-to-toe assessment for additional injuries — begins only after life-threatening issues identified in the primary survey (ABCs) are addressed.

  7. An athlete presents with altered mental status, seizure activity, and blood glucose of 42 mg/dL. Management should include:

    Answer: Oral glucose if the athlete can swallow, otherwise IV dextrose or glucagon

    Hypoglycemia with altered consciousness requires rapid glucose replacement; oral glucose is used for conscious athletes, while IV dextrose or IM glucagon is used if they cannot swallow.