On-Field Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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A marathon runner collapses near the finish line with altered mental status, severe hyponatremia (Na+ 118 mEq/L), and signs of cerebral edema. What is the most appropriate immediate intervention?
Answer: Administer hypertonic (3%) saline
Symptomatic severe hyponatremia with cerebral edema requires hypertonic saline to rapidly correct sodium and reduce cerebral swelling.
When activating the emergency action plan (EAP), which individual should be designated to meet and direct incoming EMS personnel?
Answer: A designated personnel posted at the venue entrance
A designated person should be posted at the entrance to guide EMS to the exact location of the emergency, minimizing response time.
A gymnast falls from the uneven bars and is found unresponsive with suspected spinal injury. How many rescuers are recommended for a safe log roll?
Answer: 4
A minimum of 4 rescuers is recommended for a safe log roll: one stabilizing the head and directing, and three managing the body.
Which of the following is the MOST reliable field indicator of adequate CPR compression depth in an adult?
Answer: Sternal depression of at least 2 inches (5 cm)
Guidelines specify that adult chest compressions should depress the sternum at least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches for adequate perfusion.
An athlete with a known peanut allergy ingests a food containing peanuts. Within 10 minutes they develop urticaria and throat tightness but maintain a normal blood pressure. What is the correct immediate treatment?
Answer: Administer IM epinephrine immediately
Throat tightness indicates airway involvement; this is anaphylaxis requiring immediate IM epinephrine regardless of blood pressure status.
Which of the following best describes the 'scoop and run' principle in on-field trauma management?
Answer: Minimize scene time and transport rapidly to definitive care for critical patients
Scoop and run prioritizes rapid transport for critical trauma patients, limiting scene time to life-saving interventions only.
A cross-country runner collapses with suspected exertional sickling crisis. Which intervention is CONTRAINDICATED in this scenario?
Answer: Vigorous massage and stretching of affected muscles
Massage and stretching can worsen vascular occlusion and muscle breakdown in sickle cell trait crisis and is contraindicated.