Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

A minor athlete suffers a suspected spinal injury after a collision. The correct immediate action is to:

Answer: Immobilize the head and spine, call 911, and do not move the athlete

Suspected spinal injuries require immediate immobilization, calling 911, and keeping the athlete still to prevent further cord damage.

Which of the following best describes the 'chain of survival' concept as it applies to SafeSport emergency response?

Answer: A sequence of actions—recognize, call EMS, CPR, defibrillation, advanced care—that maximizes survival

The chain of survival is a sequential set of steps—early recognition, calling EMS, CPR, defibrillation, and advanced care—each link increasing survival odds.

When an athlete experiences a diabetic emergency and is conscious but confused, SafeSport-trained staff should:

Answer: Provide fast-acting sugar (juice or glucose tablets) and call EMS if no improvement

A conscious but confused diabetic athlete likely has low blood sugar; fast-acting sugar should be given and EMS called if there is no improvement.

Under SafeSport policy, an organization's emergency procedures must be reviewed and updated at minimum:

Answer: Annually or when significant changes occur

SafeSport standards require organizations to review and update their emergency procedures at least annually or whenever significant changes to personnel or venues occur.

A minor athlete has a severe asthma attack and has a prescribed rescue inhaler. The staff member cannot locate it. The correct action is to:

Answer: Call 911 immediately and keep the athlete calm in an upright position

Without the prescribed inhaler available, EMS should be activated immediately; keep the athlete calm and upright to ease breathing while waiting.

Which of the following is an example of an 'observable and interruptible' practice that supports both SafeSport and emergency response protocols?

Answer: Conducting all practices in open spaces visible to multiple adults

Open, visible practice spaces allow multiple adults to observe and intervene both in emergencies and potential misconduct situations.

When a minor athlete in your care requires emergency hospitalization, you should notify the parents/guardians:

Answer: Immediately and continuously as the situation evolves

Parents/guardians must be notified immediately when a minor requires emergency hospitalization and kept informed as the situation changes.