Immediate & Emergency Care Flashcards

An athlete collapses and is unresponsive with no pulse. The AED advises 'no shock recommended.' What is the next immediate action?

Answer: Resume CPR immediately

When an AED advises no shock, CPR should be resumed immediately starting with chest compressions.

A football player sustains a neck injury and is found prone and unconscious. How should the athletic trainer manage the airway?

Answer: Log-roll to supine and perform a jaw thrust

A suspected cervical spine injury requires log-rolling to supine with spinal precautions, then using a jaw thrust to open the airway.

Which of the following is the FIRST sign of impending anaphylaxis after a bee sting?

Answer: Urticaria and pruritus

Urticaria (hives) and pruritus (itching) are typically the earliest cutaneous signs of anaphylaxis.

During a basketball game, a player exhibits confusion, hot and dry skin, and a rectal temperature of 41.2°C (106.2°F). What is the priority treatment?

Answer: Cold-water immersion

Cold-water immersion is the gold standard for rapid cooling in exertional heat stroke and should be initiated immediately.

An unconscious diabetic athlete is found on the field. Which intervention should the AT avoid?

Answer: Administering oral glucose gel

Oral glucose should never be administered to an unconscious patient due to the risk of aspiration.

A swimmer is pulled from the pool unconscious and not breathing but has a pulse. What intervention is indicated?

Answer: Rescue breathing only at 10-12 breaths per minute

When a pulse is present but breathing is absent, rescue breathing alone (without chest compressions) is the appropriate intervention.

A track athlete develops sudden severe wheezing and dyspnea 10 minutes into a race on a cold day. What condition is most likely?

Answer: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) commonly presents with wheezing and dyspnea during or after exercise, especially in cold, dry air.