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

Cerebrospinal fluid leaking from the ear (otorrhea) or nose (rhinorrhea) is a hallmark sign of a basilar skull fracture with dural tear.

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

Stridor and voice changes after blunt throat trauma suggest laryngeal fracture or airway compromise, which is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate EMS activation.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Whether radiographs are necessary to rule out fracture

Answer

The Ottawa Ankle Rules are evidence-based criteria that help clinicians decide if ankle or foot radiographs are necessary to exclude a fracture based on bony tenderness and weight-bearing ability.

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

Tension pneumothorax involves progressive accumulation of air under pressure causing mediastinal shift, tracheal deviation away from the injury, hypotension, and cardiovascular collapse.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Circulation and hemorrhage control

Answer

In the ABCDE primary survey, 'C' stands for Circulation, which includes assessing pulse, controlling severe hemorrhage, and evaluating for shock.

(ATC) Certified Athletic Trainer Practice Test

(ATC) Certified Athletic Trainer Practice Test

ATC Acute Care 5