COKO Emergency Response Procedures 4

Question 1

A client falls from a piece of exercise equipment and you suspect a cervical spine injury. Which principle should guide your initial management?

Accepted Answer

Minimize spinal movement and call 911; do not move the client unless airway management requires it

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Move the client to a recovery position immediately

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Perform passive range of motion to assess injury severity

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Apply traction to the neck to decompress the spine

Question 2

Which of the following clients presents the HIGHEST risk for exercise-related sudden cardiac death and requires screening prior to participation?

Accepted Answer

A 55-year-old male with hypertension, diabetes, and family history of MI

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A 25-year-old recreational runner with no symptoms

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A 40-year-old female who exercises daily with no cardiac history

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A 30-year-old athlete cleared by a physician last month

Question 3

What does the acronym 'SAMPLE' stand for in emergency patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events leading to incident

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Signs, Allergies, Medications, Pulse, Location, Events

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Severity, Age, Medical records, Pulse, Level of consciousness, Emergency contact

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Signs, Assessment, Movement, Pain, Level of alertness, Exposure

Question 4

A kinesiologist observes a client clutching their chest, radiating pain to the left arm, with diaphoresis. The client insists it is just muscle soreness. What should the kinesiologist do?

Accepted Answer

Trust clinical signs over client self-report and activate emergency services

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Accept the client's explanation and reduce exercise intensity

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Perform a pain scale assessment and continue monitoring for 10 minutes

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Administer aspirin from the first aid kit without calling 911

Question 5

During high-intensity interval training, a client develops a sudden sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breathing and has decreased breath sounds on one side. What condition is most concerning?

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous pneumothorax

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Pleuritis

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Exercise-induced bronchospasm

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Musculoskeletal strain

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the kinesiologist's scope of practice during an emergency involving a client?

Accepted Answer

Provide first aid within their training, activate EMS, and assist until care is transferred

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Diagnose the condition and prescribe treatment until EMS arrives

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Administer prescription medications from the facility's medical kit

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Perform advanced airway management including intubation if trained

Question 7

A client performing aquatic therapy in a pool becomes unresponsive. What is the FIRST priority before beginning CPR?

Accepted Answer

Remove the client from the water before initiating CPR

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Begin rescue breaths while the client is still in the water

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Use the poolside AED while the client remains in the water

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Begin chest compressions with the client submerged at waist depth