ATC Acute Care 5

Question 1

Which finding is MOST indicative of an open skull fracture?

Accepted Answer

CSF leaking from the ear or nose

Answer

Battle's sign

Answer

Raccoon eyes

Answer

Pupil dilation

Question 2

A lacrosse player is struck in the throat and develops rapidly worsening stridor and voice changes. The athletic trainer should:

Accepted Answer

Activate EMS immediately for potential laryngeal fracture

Answer

Apply an ice pack and observe for 30 minutes

Answer

Perform a jaw-thrust and observe

Answer

Have the athlete hum to assess vocal cord function

Question 3

What does the Ottawa Ankle Rules guide the clinician to determine?

Accepted Answer

Whether radiographs are necessary to rule out fracture

Answer

Whether physical therapy is needed

Answer

The degree of ligamentous laxity

Answer

Return-to-play timelines after sprain

Question 4

Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening emergency differentiated from a simple pneumothorax by:

Accepted Answer

Progressive mediastinal shift, severe hypotension, and tracheal deviation

Answer

Presence of rib fractures

Answer

Mild pleuritic chest pain only

Answer

Gradual onset over 24 hours

Question 5

During a primary survey, 'C' in the ABCDE approach refers to:

Accepted Answer

Circulation and hemorrhage control

Answer

Consciousness level

Answer

Cervical spine precautions only

Answer

Cold application

Question 6

An unconscious athlete in cardiac arrest is wearing a football helmet. The athletic trainer should:

Accepted Answer

Leave the helmet on, remove the facemask for airway access, and begin CPR

Answer

Remove the helmet and shoulder pads together before starting CPR

Answer

Remove only the shoulder pads first

Answer

Begin CPR without removing anything

Question 7

Which assessment tool is used to quantify the severity of a concussion and track recovery over time?

Accepted Answer

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT)

Answer

Glasgow Coma Scale only

Answer

Ottawa Head Rules

Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination