CCSP Emergency Procedures & Sideline Management 3

Question 1

A soccer player is struck in the eye by the ball and reports sudden vision loss with a dark curtain across the visual field. The most likely diagnosis and correct sideline action are:

Accepted Answer

Retinal detachment; cover the eye, restrict activity, and arrange urgent ophthalmologic evaluation

Answer

A curtain or shadow across vision after trauma suggests retinal detachment, which is an ocular emergency requiring urgent specialist care.

Question 2

In the sideline management of a diabetic athlete who is conscious but confused with blood glucose of 52 mg/dL, the initial treatment is:

Accepted Answer

15–20 g of fast-acting oral carbohydrates and recheck glucose in 15 minutes

Answer

The '15-15 rule' — 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrates followed by a 15-minute recheck — is the standard initial management for mild to moderate hypoglycemia in a conscious athlete.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the Maddocks questions used in sideline concussion evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Standardized orientation questions assessing venue, teams, score, and prior game results

Answer

Maddocks questions assess sport-specific orientation and are more sensitive for acute concussion detection than standard orientation questions.

Question 4

A track athlete collapses after a 10K race on a hot day and is conscious but confused with a rectal temperature of 41.2°C. EMS is 20 minutes away. The CCSP should:

Accepted Answer

Begin cold water immersion immediately while waiting for EMS

Answer

Exertional heat stroke with temperature >40°C and CNS dysfunction requires immediate cold water immersion — delay increases morbidity and mortality.

Question 5

When using an AED on an athlete wearing a pacemaker or ICD, the correct pad placement is:

Accepted Answer

At least 1 inch away from the implanted device, following standard AED placement guidelines

Answer

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch from implanted cardiac devices to avoid shunting energy through the device.

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CCSP Emergency Procedures & Sideline Management 3