CCSP On-Field Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

A basketball player is struck in the chest and immediately develops hypotension, jugular venous distension, and muffled heart sounds. What condition do these findings suggest?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac tamponade

Answer

Beck's triad (hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds) is the classic presentation of cardiac tamponade.

Question 2

During heat stroke management on the field, which cooling method has the highest rate of heat dissipation?

Accepted Answer

Cold water immersion

Answer

Cold water immersion (ice water tub) is the gold standard and most effective method for rapid cooling in exertional heat stroke.

Question 3

A lacrosse player takes a stick to the throat and develops stridor, hoarseness, and subcutaneous emphysema. What structure is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Larynx or trachea

Answer

Stridor, hoarseness, and subcutaneous emphysema after blunt anterior neck trauma indicate laryngotracheal injury.

Question 4

What is the target core body temperature at which active cooling should be stopped in an exertional heat stroke patient?

Accepted Answer

103°F (39.4°C)

Answer

Cooling is typically stopped at approximately 103°F (39.4°C) to avoid overshooting and causing hypothermia.

Question 5

A swimmer is pulled from the water unresponsive and not breathing. Rescue breaths are given but the chest does not rise. What is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the head and retry the breath

Answer

If the initial rescue breath fails to produce chest rise, the head should be repositioned before a second attempt.

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CCSP On-Field Emergency Procedures 3