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

Establishing and maintaining an open airway is always the first priority in emergency management. The modified jaw thrust technique should be used for suspected spinal injuries to open the airway while minimizing cervical spine movement.

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

Cold water immersion (CWI) is the gold standard for treating exertional heat stroke. The principle of 'cool first, transport second' should be followed, as rapid cooling within 30 minutes significantly reduces morbidity and mortality.

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

For a witnessed sudden cardiac arrest in an athletic setting, the correct sequence is to activate EMS (call 911), begin high-quality chest compressions immediately, and apply the AED as soon as it is available without interrupting CPR unnecessarily.

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

An asthmatic patient not responding to a rescue inhaler is in status asthmaticus, a life-threatening emergency. EMS should be activated immediately, and epinephrine may be necessary if respiratory failure is imminent.

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

When initial direct pressure is not controlling bleeding, additional dressings should be placed on top of the existing ones. Removing the original dressing disrupts any clot formation that may be occurring.

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NATA-BOC Critical Incident Management 2