Athletic Injuries Midterm Review

Once emergency medical personnel arrive, your role does NOT include a.) Continuing CPR b.) Explaining how the injury occurred c.) taking charge of crowd control d.) Describing the first aid care that you provided e.) Any of the above

Continuing CPR

If an athlete has suffered a severe head injury, you should immediately a.) call EMS b.) check for responsiveness to stimuli c.) check for bleeding d.) check the pupils e.) check for other injuries

a.) call EMS

Which of the following forms should discuss the inherent risk of injury in sport? a.) consent form b.) healthy history form c.) emergency information card d.) medical treatment waiver card e.) all of the above

a.) consent form

What sign of early-stage ketoacidosis can increase an athlete's risk of suffering from a heat illness? a.) excessive urination b.) dry, red, warm skin c.) vomiting d.) weak, rapid pulse e.) all of the above

a.) excessive urination

Which of the following is effective first aid care for hear cramps? a.) stretching the affected muscles b.) call for EMS c.) immersion in an ice bath d.) applying analgesic (pain-reducing) muscle lotion e.) all of the above

a.) stretching affected muscles

A blow to the left side of the head can cause an injury on the right side of the brain a.) true b.) false

a.) true

the ingredients in sports drinks can stimulate thirst a.) true b.) false

a.) true

During a football game, one of your players twists his ankle and is lying on the field. He says the ankle hurts, and he isn't sure he can walk on it. You should carry him off the field using the a.) two-handed carrying assist b.) four-or-five-person rescue c.) one-person walking assist d.) one-person drag e.) B or D

a.) two-handed carrying assist

Influenza is an infection in the digestive system a.) true b.) false

b.) false

Testicular swelling, tenderness, or discoloration lasting longer than an hour after an injury does NOT require an evaluation by a physician. a.) true b.) false

b.) false

Though you can retrieve an athlete's asthma or anaphylactic shock medicine, only the athlete should administer the medicine himself. a.) true b.) false

b.) false

creatine use by adolescents has been shown to have positive long-term effects a.) true b.) false

b.) false

you should vigorously rub an area affected by frostbite in order to promote blood flow a.) true b.) false

b.) false

An athlete who you know has epilepsy has a seizure that lasts a few seconds. After the seizure stops, she appears confused, but has no other signs of illness or injury. Which of the following is the next step in providing first aid care for her current condition? a.) inform her parents or guardians b.) keep her on her side to allow fluids to drain from her nose and mouth c.) treat her for shock d.) call for emergency assistance e.) a and d

b.) keep her on her side to allow fluids to drain from her nose and mouth

When you administer the Heimlich maneuver to an adult athlete, which of these steps do you NOT do? a.) stand behind the athlete b.) place your fist over the athlete's breastbone c.) thrust inward and upward d.) continue thrusting until the object is expelled or the athlete becomes unresponsive e.) A and C

b.) place your fist over the athlete's breastbone

An outfielder cut his arm on the fence and has a deep gash below the heel of his hand. You put on examination gloves and safety glasses, perform the emergency action steps and physical assessment, and find profuse bleeding. Next you should a.) gently clean the wound b.) send for emergency medical assistance c.) cover the wound with sterile gauze d.) elevate the hand above heart level e.) none of the above

b.) send for emergency medical assistance

One of your basketball players has dislocated her kneecap (patella). You have called EMS, and they've said they'll be there in 15 minutes. You should a.) move the athlete to a sitting position where she'll be more comfortable b.) stabilized the injured leg by holding the thigh and lower leg with your hands c.) splint the knee with a splint extending from the hip to the foot d.) place a pad under the knee e.) only monitor the athlete's breathing

b.) stabilize the injured leg by holding the thigh and lower leg in your hands

A cross country athlete is severely allergic to bees and has asthma, If she is having difficulty breathing, what other sign or symptom would help determine whether she is suffering from asthma or experiencing anaphylactic shock a.) wheezing b.) swollen lips, tongue, or throat c.) bluish or gray skin, nails, or lips d.) chest tightness e.) no of the above, all are signs of asthma and anaphylactic shock

b.) swollen lips, tongue, and throat

The best method for transporting a mobile, slightly injured athlete with the help of another person is the a.) one-person walking assist b.) two-person walking assist c.) two-handed carrying assist d.) four-handed carrying assist e.) none of the above

b.) two-person walking assist

During a thunderstorm, a sporting event may resume __ minutes following the last lightning strike. a.) 10 b.) 15 c.) 30 d.) 45 e.) 60

c.) 30

You've administered a shock with the AED. What will the voice prompts instruct you to do next a.) remove the AED pads b.) give a second shock c.) begin giving compressions d.) wait a moment to see if the shock worked e.) turn off the AED

c.) begin giving compressions

The emergency action steps involve checking an athlete's a.) blood pressure b.) pupil size c.) breathing d.) temperature e.) hearing

c.) breathing

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of advanced-stage ruptured spleen? a.) bloody or cloudy urine b.) midback tenderness c.) pain in the left shoulder or neck d.) rigid back muscles e.) all of the above

c.) pain in the left shoulder or neck

An athlete is not breathing and has no heartbeat. After sending for emergency medical assistance, you should next a.) begin the HIT procedure b.) monitor for the signs of shock and wait for EMS to arrive c.) perform CPR, and use an AED if one is available d.) begin the PRICE procedure e.) perform the Heimlich maneuver

c.) perform CPR, and use an AED if one is available

A football player gets hit in the ribs. He has a sucking chest wound caused by broken ribs and there is some bleeding. First, you should a.) apply very firm direct pressure to the wound b.) cover the wound with something nonporous like plastic wrap or aluminum foil c.) place the athlete flat on his back d.) a and c e.) b and c

c.) place the athlete flat on his back

An athlete who has the "wind knocked out" of her probably was hit in the a.) throat b.) upper chest c.) solar plexus d.) lumbar area e.) brachial plexus

c.) solar plexus

During CPR, you should give chest compressions at a rate of about a.) 30 per minute b.) 40 per minute c.) 60 per minute d.) 100 per minute e.)120 per minute

d.) 100 per minute

An athlete who has an adverse reaction to a depressant may be at risk of a.) respiratory difficulties b.) seizures c.) delirium d.) all of the above e.) a and b

d.) all of the above

You see one of your basketball players get elbowed above the left eye. He is responsive and breathing and does not show signs of going into shock. Your evaluation steps should include a.) checking for equal pupils b.) looking for a deformity c.) checking for profuse bleeding d.) all of the above e.) none of the above

d.) all of the above

The structures that attach muscle to bone are called a.) cartilage b.) ligament c.) bursa d.) tendons e.) joints

d.) tendons

Tension injuries are caused by a.) two surfaces rubbing together b.) tissues being compressed c.) tissues being pinched d.) tissues being stretched beyond normal limits e.) both b and c

d.) tissues being stretched beyond their limits

Which of the following is NOT appropriate pregame food? a.) cereal b.) bagel c.) fruit juice d.) pasta e.) French fries

e.) French fries

When treating someone with severe hypothermia, the following is considered appropriate first aid: a.) send for EMS b.) cover the athlete with blankets c.) rub the person's skin to promote blood flow back to heart d.) all of the above e.) a and b

e.) a and b

A coach's legal duties include a.) matching athlete's according to size and skill level b.) supervising activities closely c.)warning about inherent risks d.) having assistants who are competent and responsible e.) all of the above

e.) all of the above

Signs of a head injury include a.) confusion b.) pupil abnormalities c.) headache d.) nausea e.) all of the above

e.) all of the above

Which of the following is a normal reaction to ice application? a.) dull aching b.) numbness c.) cold sensation d.) pins-and-needles sensation e.) all of the above

e.) all of the above

Which of the following items should be included in your first aid kit? a.) sterile gauze b.) band-aids c.) antibacterial ointment d.) gloves e.) all of the above

e.) all of the above

Before attending to an athlete's injury or illness, first you should a.) determine how the injury or illness occurred b.) review the athlete's pertinent medical history c.) determine whether the athlete is responsive d.) evaluate the athlete's position and equipment e.) assess the scene for safety

e.) assess the scene for safety

Which of the following are signs of third-degree frostbite? a.) red or flushed skin b.) bluish skin c.) blisters d.) firm, white skin e.) b and c

e.) b and c

You should send for EMS when an athlete suffers which of the following? a.) mild testicular trauma with no signs or symptoms after 5 minutes b.) advanced-stage bruised kidney c.) advanced-stage ruptured spleen d.) all of the above e.) b and c

e.) b and c

While performing emergency action steps for a responsive athlete, you ask if she's okay and she responds "yes", but she is gasping and clutching her throat. Your next action should be to a.) slap the athlete on the back b.) check for signs of circulation c.) begin the Heimlich maneuver d.) encourage the athlete to cough e.) none of the above

e.) encourage the athlete to cough

One of your cross-country runners has sprained an ankle, and you apply an ice bag to the ankle. After 10 minutes, you find that a rash is starting to form on the ankle. You should assume that a.) the ice has been on too long b.) the rash is a reaction to the sprain ankle c.) the athlete is allergic to the cold temperature of the ice d.) the ankle may have brushed against poison ivy e.) its a normal reaction to the application of ice

e.) its a normal reaction to the application of ice

An athlete has a possible spine injury. You have called for EMS. What is your next step? a.) remove the athlete's helmet or head gear, if worn b.) monitor and treat for shock if needed c.) search for and control any profuse bleeding d.) check the athlete's reflexes e.) monitor breathing and provide CPR, if needed

e.) monitor breathing and provide CPR, if needed

An athlete who suffers a neck burner can return to activity if a.) tingling subsides within 15 minutes b.) feeling returns within 15 minutes c.) strength returns within 15 minutes d.) all of the above e.) none of the above

e.) none of the above

It is recommended to ice an injured area for no longer than a.) 5 minutes b.) 10 minutes c.) 15 minutes d.) 20 minutes e.) 30 minutes

d.) 20 minutes

Wearing mouth guards may help prevent head injuries a.) true b.) false

a.) true

A hurdler has a Grade III knee sprain. You should split the leg a.) from the foot to the knee b.) from the ankle to the hip c.) from the knee to the hip d.) from the ankle to the knee e.) from just below to just above the knee

b.) from the ankle to the hip

Growth plates are a.) located in ligaments b.) located at the ends of bones c.) located in the middle of bones d.) located in tendons e.) all of the above

b.) located at the end of bones

Your star tennis player has a possible closed fracture of the wrist, and no bones are grossly displaced. She has no other signs of injury. Before moving her, first you should a.) call for emergency medical assistance b.) call her parents c.) immobilize the injury d.) all of the above e.) a and c

c.) immobilize the injury

Your center is showing signs of dehydration. He weighed 270 pounds before practice and now after practice, he weighs 264. How many ounces of fluid must he drink to regain the weight that he lost through sweating? a.) 54 b.) 72 c.) 90 d.) 118 e.) 144

e.) 144