First Aid and Safety Final

Which of the following is NOT a Universal Precautions Guideline for athletics? All skin wounds must be covered. Remove from participation when bleeding occurs. You may not play a sport if you have a bloodborne pathogen. Clean blood from all equipment and uniforms.

You may not play a sport if you have a bloodborne pathogen

What is it called when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain clots or ruptures.

a stroke

When going up stairs on crutches the: crutch tips and affected leg go up one step followed by the unaffected leg. unaffected leg goes up first with the crutches followed by the affected leg. unaffected leg goes up first while the weight is on the crutches followed by the crutches with the affected leg. None of the Above

crutch tips and affected leg go up one step followed by the unaffected leg.

What type of wound is this?- is a wound characterized by 'slicing' as with a sharp knife or sharp piece of metal. It is often characterized by a narrow wound which has cut cleanly and bleeds extensively.

incision

roles of an athletic trainer

1. Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2. Recognition, Evaluation & Assessment of Injuries 3. Immediate Care of Injuries 4. Treatment, Rehabilitation & Reconditioning of Injuries 5. Organization & Administration 6. Professional Development & Responsibilities

What is the average blood pressure for an adult? 115-120 mmHg C. 75-80 mmHg 75-80 115-120 B. 60-80 mmHg D. 200-220 mmHg 80-100 75-80

115-120/75-80

Normal breathing rate of adult

12-20 respirations per minute

Normal breathing rate of child

20-25

What is the normal pulse rate for adults? 15-20 beats per minute C. 80-100 beats per minute 60-80 beats per minute D. None of the Above

60-80

What is it called when a person is harmed or injured because a health care provider does not meet the established or expected standards of care.

A Tort

This virus destroys the immune system. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Both A and B None of the above

A and B

You can prevent transmission of this disease with a vaccine. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Both A and B None of the above

A and B

The progression that heat-related emergencies can follow from early stage (least severe) to late stage (most severe) is: Heat cramps heat exhaustion heat stroke. Heat cramps heat stroke heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion heat stroke heat cramps. Heat exhaustion heat cramps heat stroke.

Cramps Exhaustion then stroke

Which of the following is NOT one of the six Roles and Responsibilities of an Athletic Trainer? Recognition evaluation and assessment of injuries Immediate care of injury and illness Diagnosis and prescribe medications to injured athletes Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries

Diagnosis and prescribe medications to injured athletes

Abnormal external or internal bleeding. Internal Bleeding C. Shock Hemorrhage D. None of the Above

Hemorage

A degree obtained after 4 or more years at a college or university. Doctorate C. Bachelor's Associate's D. Master's

Masters

The components of the preparticipation physical exam are: Medical History Fitness Testing Orthopedic screening Medical History Maturity Assessment Max strength testing Medical History Physical Exam Orthopedic Screening Subjective Assessment Physical Exam Orthopedic screening

Medical History Physical Exam Orthopedic Screening

What is the age to be considered a child for CPR? 1 year - 17 years old C. under 9 years old 1 year - 12 years old D. under 18 years old

1 year - 12 years old

In general a splint should be: Snug but not so tight that is slows circulation. Loose so the victim can still move the injured limb. Tied above and below the injured site. A and C.

A and C

What is a bloodborne pathogen? A microorganism that can cause disease Fluid contaminated with blood. An organism only found in human blood. A disease characterized by the inflammation of the liver.

A microorganism that can cause disease

Hyperthermia

Abnormally high body temperature

This type of wound occurs when the top layers of skin are worn away exposing numerous ablood capillaries. Contusion C. Abrasion Laceration D. Avulsion

Abrasion

What type of wound is this?- the skin layers have been scraped off from a fall on a rough surface, pieces of shells, claws of animals, machinery etc. These wounds have torn or irregular edges and they tend to bleed less

Abrasion

A pale ashen or white skin color may indicate: Heatstroke high blood pressure or elevated temperature Insufficient circulation shock or fright Airway obstruction or respirator insufficiency All of the above

All

Move an injured person ONLY if: The scene is or is becoming unsafe. You need to reach another person with a more serious injury or illness. You need to move a person to give emergency care. All of the Above

All

People sometimes fail to act in an emergency because of: The presence of other bystanders. The fear of disease transmission. The fear of doing something wrong. All of the above.

All

What area(s) need to be included in training room design? Storage facilities C. Taping and bandaging area Wet area D. All of the above

All

Which is a way to reduce the risk of disease transmission between you and a victim? Avoid contact with the victim's body substances whenever possible. Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after giving care. Use disposable gloves and breathing barriers when available. All of the above.

All

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Shock? Insect bites / stings C. Psychological trauma B. Bleeding D. All of them are common cause

All

Which of the following precautions apply when operating an automated external defibrillator (AED)? Do not touch the victim while the AED is analyzing. Do not touch the victim when defibrillating. Do not use an AED on a victim lying on a conductive surface such as sheet metal or bleachers. All of the above.

All of the Above

When giving CPR to an adult: Compress the chest straight down about 2 inches. Give cycles of 30 compressions and 2 slow rescue breathes. Recheck for signs of circulation after about 2 minutes and every 2 minutes thereafter. All of the above.

All of the above

Which professional specializes in monitoring and controlling pain and monitors blood pressure breathing heart rate and temperature during surgery? Orthopedist C. Anesthesiologist Internist D. EMT / Paramedic

Anesthesiologist

A degree obtained after 2 years usually at a community college or vocational-technical school. Doctorate C. Bachelor's Associate's D. Master's

Associates

This type of wound occurs when the tissue is completely ripped from its source. Contusion C. Incision Laceration D. Avulsion

Avulsion

What type of wound is this?- piece of skin torn loose and hanging from the body.

Avulsion

You are alone with an unconscious adult victim. When should you call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number? Call first. Call after providing 1 minute of care. Call after discovering the victim is unconscious is not breathing and has no pulse. None of the above.

Call after discovering the victim is unconscious is not breathing and has no pulse.

What does CPR stand for? Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Cardiac-Pulmonary Reps Carbon-Pulmonary Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Restored

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Used to show a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications in a given field. Licensure C. Registration Certification D. Examination

Certification

List in order the three basic steps you should follow in most emergencies. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number then check the scene and the victim and then care for the victim. Check the scene. Check the victim then call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Check the scene and the victim then call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number and then care for the victim. Care for the victim then call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number and then check the scene.

Check the scene and the victim then call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number and then care for the victim

Which of the following ways of heat exchange occurs when body heat is lost or gained from the temperature of the surrounding medium? Convective Heat Exchange C. Evaporative Heat Loss Conductive Heat Exchange D. Radiant Heat Exchange

Conductive

This type of wound is caused by bleeding under the skin. Contusion C. Abrasion Laceration D. Avulsion

Contusion

Which of the following best describes the term sports medicine? Doctors who provide care to athletes. Encompasses many different areas of sport related to performance and injury. Includes the team of physicians athletic trainers and coaches. None of the Above

Encompasses many different areas of sport related to performance and injury.

Which of the following ways of heat exchange occurs when sweat on the skin evaporates and cools the body? Convective Heat Exchange C. Evaporative Heat Loss Conductive Heat Exchange D. Radiant Heat Exchange

Evaporative

Which types of supplies must be purchased every year to replace what was used? Expendable supplies C. Non-expendable supplies Fixed supplies D. Non-fixed supplies

Expendable

What does FAST stand for in strokes

Face - Ask the person to smile. (Does the one side droop?) Arms - Ask the person to raise both arms. (Does one arm not go up or drift downward? Speech - Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. (Is there speech slurred?) Time - Call 911 Immediately if the person has trouble with any of these questions. (Time is critical! The faster the medical response, the less damage.)

A 15-year-old boy has just splashed a chemical on his face. After sending someone to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number you should: Cover the burned area. Have the victim stay calm until the ambulance arrives. Immediately drive the victim to the hospital. Flush the burned area with large amounts of water until the ambulance arrives.

Flush the burned area with large amounts of water until the ambulance arrives.

What type of cold injury occurs when there is redness of skin, swelling, tingling, and pain in toes and fingers

Frost Bite

What cold injury occurs when Skin appears firm with cold, painless areas that may peel or blister in 1-3 days

Frost Nip

How should you care for someone with frostbitten hands? Immerse his/her hands in hot water. Massage his/her hands vigorously. Have the person shake his or her hands vigorously until feeling is restored. Get the person to a warm environment and then rewarm his/her hands in warm water.

Get the person to a warm environment and then rewarm his/her hands in warm water

A child is choking on a piece of hard candy. She is conscious and coughing forcefully. What should you do? Lay her down and give abdominal thrusts. Stay with her and encourage her to continue coughing. Do a foreign object look/removal. Give her 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts until the object comes out.

Give her 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts until the object comes out.

A friend who is diabetic is drowsy and seems confused. What should you do? Suggest he rest for an hour or so. Tell him to go take his insulin. Give him some form of sugar preferably liquid. A and B

Give him some form of sugar

This virus can live in dried blood or contaminated surfaces for at least a week. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Both A and B None of the above

HBV

If a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more than 3 to 5 minutes or that goes away and comes back this person is most likely having a: Heat-related emergency C. Heart attack. Stroke D. Seizure

Heart attack

What type of heat illness shows Pale skin, profuse sweating, stomach cramps with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, headache, persistent muscle cramps, and dizziness with loss of coordination

Heat Exhaustion

Absence of sweating with hot flushed dry skin is indicative of: Heat exhaustion C. Heat cramps Heat stroke D. Hypothermia

Heat Stroke

What is the Rapid physical fatigue during over-exposure to heat

Heat-syncope

Which of the following are Fixed Supplies? Ice machines tape massage lotion Tape massage lotion bandages Ice machines treatment tables Refrigerator Scissors Medical Kits Blood Pressure Cuffs

Ice machines treatment tables Refrigerator

The primary purpose of a preseason health exam is: Identify whether an athlete is at risk before he/she participates Determine body fat percentages for coaches Satisfy insurance and liability issues All of the Above

Identify whether an athlete is at risk before he/she participates

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of health professionals: Empathy C. Tact Discretion D. Indifference

Indifference

Where should you position a conscious choking infant's head? In the head-tilt/chin-lift position Flat and face-down on your leg or a table In a sitting position with the infant's head higher than his or her chest With the infant's head lower than his or her chest

Infants head lower than chest

Escape of blood from arteries and veins into spaces in the body. Internal Bleeding C. Shock B. Hemorrhage D. None of the Above

Internal

What type of wound is this?- a jagged-edge wound with associated tissue loss, such as from a barbed wire fence injury, or where a rider's ankles, knees, elbows or wrists have abraded at speed, colliding with a road surface.

Laceration

In giving treatment for heat exhaustion victim the athletic trainer should direct efforts at: Place in a cool environment and cool the body monitor for shock Rapid ingestion of fluids and stretching Calling an ambulance Lowering the body temperature by immersion in cold water and calling an ambulance

Lowering the body temperature by immersion in cold water and calling an ambulance

Athlete's arms are draped over the shoulders of a person on each side of them and they are then lifted and held in the arms' of the assisters. Manual Conveyance C. Ambulatory Aid Stretcher Carry D. None of the Above

Manual

How should you care for a person with a possible head neck or back injury? Move the person into a comfortable position as soon as possible. Move the injured area so that it rests above the person's heart. Minimize movement of the head neck and back and keep in alignment with the long axis of the body. None of the Above

Minimize movement

Which organization certifies athletic trainers? A. NATA C. NCAA B. FHSAA D. ATC

NATA

An infant in need of CPR will show: Rapid and shallow breathing. No breathing and no pulse. Signs of life and will be conscious. Breathing and no other signs of life.

No breathing or pulse

One cycle of CPR for a child includes: 5 compressions and 1 rescue breath. 3 compressions and 1 rescue breath. 15 compressions and 2 rescue breaths. None of the Above

None

Before delivering a shock with an automated external defibrillator (AED) you should: Do a finger sweep. Place the victim on his or her side. Have another responder hold the victim. None of the Above

None of the Above

Athlete's arms are draped over the shoulders of a person on each side of them. Manual Conveyance C. Ambulatory Aid Stretcher Carry D. None of the Above

None of the above

What is the purpose of CPR? To restart the heart. So that the victim will not need advanced medical care. To prevent a cardiac emergency. None of the Above

None of the above?

What does OSHA stand for? Orthopedic Sports Health Association Occupational Safety & Health Administration Occupational Safety & Housing Association Orthopedic Safety & Health Administration

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

What type of physician specializes in treating injuries of the musculoskeletal system? Ophthalmologist C. Internist Podiatrist D. Orthopedist

Orthopedist

When giving CPR to an infant: Place 2 or 3 fingers on the chest. Give cycles of 30 compressions and 2 slow rescue breath. Compress the chest about 1 inch. All of the above.

Place 2 or 3 fingers on the chest

Check airway breathing circulation and severe bleeding. Primary Survey C. Emergency Care Secondary Survey D. All of the Above

Primary

What type of wound is this?- perforations, from anything from a corkscrew to a bullet, and generally with a limited external area but potentially quite deep, affecting internal organs.

Puncture

You determine that a person may be in shock. Do each of the following EXCEPT: Keep the person comfortable. Give the person water. Monitor the person's ABCs. Raise the person's legs 8-12 inches

Raise their legs

What type of splint uses a hand-held pump to suck the air out of the sleeve to make it ridged? Air Splint Anatomical Splint Rapid form immobilizer Ridged Splint

Rapid form immobilizer

Signs of shock

Rapid weak pulse Rapid breathing Pale, cool, moist skin Excessive thirst, nausea / vomiting Drowsy

When caring for a victim who is having a seizure you should: Try to hold the victim still. Remove nearby objects that might cause injury. Place a spoon or wallet between the victim's teeth. All of the above.

Remove nearby objects

If your first 2 breaths do not go in while giving care to an unconscious victim what should you do next? Reposition the victim's airway and reattempt 2 slow rescue breaths. Give abdominal thrusts. Sweep out the mouth. None of the above.

Reposition

If a child has a pulse but is not breathing give: Rescue Breathing C. Unconscious choking care CPR D. Abdominal thrusts

Rescue Breathing

What does the "R" in RICE stand for? Remove constricting clothing C. Rest Realize D. None of the Above

Rest

When a storm is near and a person's hair stands on end what should they do? Drop to the ground and assume a crouched position Lie flat on the ground Wait for lightening in the area Run to shelter immediately

Run to shelter

Gathers specific information about the injury from the athlete assesses vital signs and symptoms and allows a more detailed evaluation of the injury. Primary Survey C. Emergency Care B. Secondary Survey D. All of the Above

Secondary

The failure of the cardiovascular system to keep adequate blood circulation to the vital organs of the body. Internal Bleeding C. Shock Hemorrhage D. None of the Above

Shock

What does SAMPLE stand for?

Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last meal, events lead to current state.

Which of the following includes the BEST ways to prevent heat illnesses? Fluid replacement matches sweat loss acclimatization and identify susceptible athletes Wear sun screen acclimatization and Fluid replacement matches sweat loss Use electrolyte solutions eat a well-balanced diet and rest in the shade when you need to Stretch drink water and wear light-weight light-colored uniforms throughout the season

Stretch drink water and wear light-weight light-colored uniforms throughout the season

SOAP is an acronym for: Subjective Observation Assessment Plan Special test Objective Attitude Plan Subjective Objective Assessment Participation Subjective Objective Assessment Plan

Subjective Objective Assessment Plan

Symptoms of stroke

Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, hand, or leg (especially on one side) Trouble walking Sudden vision loss Confusion Trouble speaking Dizziness or loss of equkilibrium Extreme headache

Of the professionals listed below who has the ultimate responsibility for the total health care of the student-athlete? School nurse C. Team Physician Coach D. Athletic Trainer

Team Physician

The 3 primary members of the Sports Medicine Team are: The Coach Athletic Trainer and Team Physician The Family Physician Athletic Trainer and Athlete The Team Physician Parent and Athlete None of the Above

The Coach Athletic Trainer and Team Physician

Why is it important for athletic training room policies to be set? The training room should only be used for prevention and care of injuries If the training room is being used for a gathering place it should be clean Training room cleanliness should be an impossible chore It is not necessary for a training room to follow OSHA standards

The training room should only be used for prevention and care of injuries

What tool can be used to remove the face mask of a football helmet during an emergency? Trainer's Scissors C. Trainer's Angel Metal Cutters D. None of the Above

Trainers Angel

Hypothermia

abnormally low body temperature