CCSP On-Field Emergency Procedures 5

Question 1

An AED is attached to an unconscious athlete and the device advises 'no shock recommended.' What is the appropriate next action?

Accepted Answer

Check for a pulse and, if absent, resume CPR immediately

Answer

A 'no shock' advisory means the rhythm is not shockable (e.g., asystole); if no pulse, CPR should be resumed immediately for 2 minutes before re-analysis.

Question 2

During a football game a lineman sustains a suspected long bone femur fracture. Which of the following is the PRIMARY concern beyond pain management?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhagic shock from significant blood loss

Answer

A closed femur fracture can result in up to 1.5-2 liters of blood loss into the thigh, making hemorrhagic shock the primary immediate concern.

Question 3

Which assessment tool using the mnemonic AVPU is used for rapid neurological evaluation in on-field emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive

Answer

AVPU (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive) is a rapid four-level scale for assessing level of consciousness in emergency settings.

Question 4

An injured athlete requires transport on a spine board. After securing the torso, which body segment should be secured LAST?

Accepted Answer

Head and cervical spine

Answer

The head is secured last on a spine board so that adjustments to body straps do not inadvertently shift the cervical spine before it is locked in place.

Question 5

A 16-year-old tennis player develops sudden severe chest pain and dyspnea during practice. Breath sounds are absent on the left and tracheal deviation is noted to the right. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Left-sided tension pneumothorax

Answer

Absent breath sounds, tracheal deviation away from the affected side, and acute respiratory distress are hallmarks of tension pneumothorax.

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CCSP On-Field Emergency Procedures 5