ATC Immediate & Emergency Care 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Log-roll to supine and perform a jaw thrust

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Urticaria and pruritus

Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Cold-water immersion

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Administering oral glucose gel

Answer

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

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ATC Immediate & Emergency Care 2