COKO Emergency Response Procedures 2

Question 1

During a cardiac arrest in a fitness facility, which action should a kinesiologist take FIRST after confirming unresponsiveness?

Accepted Answer

Call for an AED and activate emergency services

Answer

Activating emergency services and calling for an AED should occur simultaneously with or immediately before beginning CPR to ensure professional help is en route.

Question 2

A client exercising on a treadmill suddenly collapses. After establishing unresponsiveness, the kinesiologist finds no normal breathing. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

Current AHA and Heart & Stroke Foundation guidelines recommend a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR.

Question 3

A kinesiologist suspects a client is experiencing an exercise-induced hypoglycemic episode. Which symptom combination is most consistent with this condition?

Accepted Answer

Confusion, trembling, diaphoresis, and pallor

Answer

Confusion, trembling, sweating, and pallor are classic signs of hypoglycemia caused by low blood glucose levels during exercise.

Question 4

When applying an AED to a client, one electrode pad should be placed on the upper right chest below the clavicle. Where should the second pad be placed?

Accepted Answer

Left lower rib cage lateral to the nipple

Answer

The second AED pad is placed on the left lateral chest wall below the axilla, allowing current to pass through the heart.

Question 5

A client performing strength training suddenly complains of severe sudden-onset headache rated 10/10. What condition must the kinesiologist consider and what is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Subarachnoid hemorrhage; stop activity and call 911 immediately

Answer

A thunderclap headache (sudden severe onset) during exertion is a red flag for subarachnoid hemorrhage requiring immediate emergency activation.

(COKO) College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Practice Test

(COKO) College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Practice Test

COKO Emergency Response Procedures 2