SCS Emergency Procedures & Response 3

Question 1

A soccer player is stung by a bee and develops urticaria, throat tightness, and hypotension. After activating EMS, what is the FIRST-line pharmacological intervention?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1:1000, 0.3-0.5mg IM into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Epinephrine 1:1000 administered IM into the anterolateral thigh is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.

Question 2

An athlete with a known seizure disorder experiences a generalized tonic-clonic seizure on the sideline. The seizure lasts 3 minutes and stops spontaneously. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Place the athlete in the recovery position and monitor airway

Answer

After a seizure that resolves spontaneously, the athlete should be placed in the lateral recovery position to maintain airway patency.

Question 3

A swimmer is pulled from the pool unresponsive. Two rescuers are present. What modification to CPR technique is recommended for a drowning victim?

Accepted Answer

Start with 5 rescue breaths before compressions

Answer

For drowning victims, 5 initial rescue breaths are recommended before beginning chest compressions due to the hypoxic nature of the arrest.

Question 4

During a pre-participation physical, an athlete discloses a previous episode of exercise-induced syncope. Which diagnostic tool is MOST appropriate to evaluate for cardiac arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

Exercise stress test with ECG monitoring

Answer

An exercise stress test with ECG monitoring is most appropriate to provoke and identify arrhythmias that occur specifically during physical exertion.

Question 5

A gymnast sustains a suspected femoral fracture during a vault landing. She is hemodynamically stable. Which splinting technique is MOST appropriate for transport?

Accepted Answer

Use a traction splint to reduce displacement

Answer

A traction splint is the preferred device for mid-shaft femur fractures as it reduces pain, blood loss, and neurovascular compromise.

(SCS) Sports Clinical Specialist Practice Test

(SCS) Sports Clinical Specialist Practice Test

SCS Emergency Procedures & Response 3