NATA-BOC Critical Incident Management 2

Question 1

During a football game, an athlete is found unconscious on the field with a suspected cervical spine injury. What is the first priority in the emergency action plan?

Accepted Answer

Establish and maintain an open airway

Answer

Remove the helmet immediately

Answer

Apply a cervical collar

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Transport the athlete to the sideline

Question 2

An athletic trainer suspects an athlete is experiencing an exertional heat stroke. Which of the following is the most critical immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Initiate cold water immersion

Answer

Administer oral fluids

Answer

Apply ice bags to the neck and groin

Answer

Transport to the emergency department immediately

Question 3

An athlete collapses on the field and is found to be pulseless and not breathing. An AED is available. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Call 911, begin chest compressions, apply AED when ready

Answer

Apply AED first, then call 911 if no shock advised

Answer

Begin rescue breathing, then apply AED

Answer

Call 911, perform 2 minutes of CPR, then apply AED

Question 4

An asthmatic athlete becomes severely dyspneic during practice and is not responding to their rescue inhaler. What is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Activate EMS and prepare to administer epinephrine if available

Answer

Administer a second dose of the rescue inhaler and wait 15 minutes

Answer

Have the athlete lie supine and elevate the legs

Answer

Move the athlete indoors and apply a cold pack to the chest

Question 5

During a wrestling match, an athlete sustains a laceration to the forehead that is bleeding profusely. After applying direct pressure, the bleeding continues. What should be done next?

Accepted Answer

Add additional dressings on top without removing the first

Answer

Apply a tourniquet above the wound

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Remove the blood-soaked dressing and apply a pressure bandage

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Apply a hemostatic agent directly to the wound

Question 6

An athlete is struck in the chest by a baseball and immediately collapses. The athletic trainer suspects commotio cordis. What is the most time-sensitive intervention?

Accepted Answer

Apply an AED as quickly as possible

Answer

Begin chest compressions and activate EMS

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Administer a precordial thump

Answer

Position the athlete in the recovery position and monitor