Emergency Procedures & Response Flashcards
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An athlete sustains a deep laceration to the thigh with significant bleeding during practice. After calling 911, what is the immediate priority?
Answer: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or gloved hand
Direct pressure is the first-line treatment to control severe bleeding and should be applied continuously until EMS arrives.
A coach discovers an athlete with a known bee allergy was stung and is showing hives and throat tightness. The athlete has an epinephrine auto-injector. Where should it be administered?
Answer: Outer mid-thigh
Epinephrine auto-injectors are designed for administration into the outer mid-thigh for fastest systemic absorption.
What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in emergency medical assessment?
Answer: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury
SAMPLE is a mnemonic for gathering critical medical history: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events.
A baseball pitcher clutches his chest and falls during a post-game drill. Bystander CPR is initiated. An AED indicates 'No shock advised.' What should responders do?
Answer: Continue CPR and reanalyze every 2 minutes
When the AED advises 'No shock,' high-quality CPR should continue and the AED should reanalyze every 2 minutes.
In a multi-casualty situation during a large track meet, which triage color tag indicates a victim who is deceased or has unsurvivable injuries?
Answer: Black
In START triage, a black tag indicates the victim is deceased or has injuries too severe to survive with available resources.
A coach is the sole responder when an athlete stops breathing. The coach is NOT trained in CPR. What should they do?
Answer: Perform compression-only CPR until EMS arrives
Compression-only CPR (hands-only CPR) is effective and recommended for untrained bystanders as it maintains circulation.
Which of the following is a cardinal sign that differentiates a spinal injury from a simple neck strain in an unconscious athlete?
Answer: Priapism or loss of bladder/bowel control
Priapism or loss of bladder/bowel control are signs of spinal cord involvement, indicating a serious neurological injury.