ATC Immediate & Emergency Care 4

Question 1

An athlete in cardiac arrest has CPR in progress. The AED arrives. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Stop CPR, attach AED, analyze, shock if advised, resume CPR

Answer

CPR should be paused to allow AED pad attachment and rhythm analysis, then resumed immediately after any shock or 'no shock' advisement.

Question 2

A gymnast falls from the balance beam and is found supine, unconscious, with labored breathing. Cervical spine injury is suspected. Which airway maneuver is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Jaw thrust without head extension

Answer

The jaw thrust maneuver opens the airway without extending the cervical spine, making it the preferred technique when C-spine injury is suspected.

Question 3

An athlete with sickle cell trait collapses during intense conditioning in the heat. What presentation differentiates this from heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Muscle weakness and collapse without cramping, with rapid progression

Answer

Exertional sickling typically presents as explosive muscle weakness and collapse without the high temperature or cramps seen in heat illness.

Question 4

A volleyball player is struck in the eye with the ball. Which finding would require IMMEDIATE referral to the emergency department?

Accepted Answer

Hyphema (blood in the anterior chamber)

Answer

Hyphema indicates significant ocular trauma with risk of increased intraocular pressure and requires emergency ophthalmologic evaluation.

Question 5

What is the MOST appropriate position for an athlete experiencing hemorrhagic shock while awaiting EMS?

Accepted Answer

Supine with legs elevated 6-12 inches

Answer

Elevating the legs in a supine position helps increase venous return to the heart and maintain perfusion pressure in hemorrhagic shock.

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ATC Immediate & Emergency Care 4