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Emergency Procedures & Sideline Management Flashcards

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  1. An athlete collapses on the field with suspected sudden cardiac arrest. What is the correct sequence of actions?

    Answer: Call 911, begin CPR, use AED as soon as available

    The chain of survival for SCA is early recognition/call for help, immediate CPR, rapid defibrillation, and advanced care.

  2. A football lineman sustains a helmet-to-helmet collision and presents with cervical spine tenderness and bilateral arm numbness. The most appropriate initial sideline action is:

    Answer: Stabilize the cervical spine and activate EMS

    Suspected cervical spine injury requires immediate spinal immobilization and EMS activation to prevent secondary injury.

  3. Which sign best differentiates exertional heat stroke from heat exhaustion in an athlete?

    Answer: Core temperature above 40°C (104°F) with CNS dysfunction

    Heat stroke is defined by hyperthermia (>40°C) combined with central nervous system dysfunction such as confusion or loss of consciousness.

  4. During sideline management of a suspected anaphylactic reaction, the first-line treatment is:

    Answer: Epinephrine 0.3 mg IM into the anterolateral thigh

    Intramuscular epinephrine into the thigh is the primary and most time-critical treatment for anaphylaxis.

  5. A wrestler is found unresponsive in the locker room with a slow, irregular pulse and cold, pale skin. The athletic trainer suspects hypothermia. The correct field management is:

    Answer: Remove wet clothing, apply passive rewarming, and activate EMS

    Passive rewarming and EMS activation are correct for severe hypothermia; aggressive rewarming can trigger cardiac arrhythmias.

  6. The preferred cooling method for exertional heat stroke on the sideline is:

    Answer: Cold water immersion (ice bath at 1–15°C)

    Cold water immersion is the gold-standard field treatment for exertional heat stroke due to its superior cooling rate.

  7. When managing an open fracture on the sideline, which step is most critical before splinting?

    Answer: Control hemorrhage with direct pressure and sterile dressing

    Hemorrhage control with a sterile dressing is the priority before immobilization of an open fracture in the field.