SCS Emergency Procedures & Response 2

Question 1

An athlete collapses on the field and is unresponsive. After confirming no pulse, you begin CPR. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

Current AHA guidelines specify a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR.

Question 2

During a football game, a player sustains a suspected cervical spine injury. The athlete is wearing a helmet with a face mask. Which action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Remove only the face mask while leaving the helmet in place

Answer

The face mask should be removed to access the airway while leaving the helmet in place to maintain cervical spine alignment.

Question 3

A distance runner collapses near the finish line with hot, dry skin and a rectal temperature of 41.5°C (106.7°F). What is the immediate priority treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cool first, transport second using cold water immersion

Answer

Exertional heat stroke requires aggressive cooling via cold water immersion before transport to reduce core temperature below 39°C.

Question 4

An AED advises 'no shock recommended' after analysis of an unresponsive athlete with no pulse. What is the next appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes

Answer

If the AED advises no shock, CPR should be resumed immediately because the rhythm may be asystole or PEA, which are not shockable.

Question 5

A wrestler presents with a suspected pneumothorax after a traumatic chest blow. Which finding would MOST support this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Decreased breath sounds on the affected side

Answer

Decreased or absent breath sounds on the ipsilateral side is a hallmark sign of pneumothorax.

(SCS) Sports Clinical Specialist Practice Test

(SCS) Sports Clinical Specialist Practice Test

SCS Emergency Procedures & Response 2