Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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A client with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests a product containing peanuts and develops hives, throat tightening, and difficulty breathing. What is the PRIORITY intervention?
Answer: Use the client's epinephrine auto-injector and call 911
Anaphylaxis is life-threatening and requires immediate epinephrine administration (if available) and activation of emergency services.
During an outdoor fitness session in summer, a client stops sweating, has hot dry skin, and becomes confused. Which heat emergency does this describe and what is the immediate action?
Answer: Heat stroke; move to cool environment and apply cold water/ice packs while activating EMS
Hot dry skin with confusion indicates heat stroke (not heat exhaustion), requiring rapid cooling and immediate EMS activation as core temperature is dangerously elevated.
A client experiences a grand mal seizure during a gym session. Which action is CONTRAINDICATED during the seizure?
Answer: Attempt to restrain the client's limb movements
Restraining someone during a seizure can cause fractures or dislocations and should never be done; the kinesiologist should protect the environment around the client instead.
Which of the following is the correct compression depth for adult CPR according to current resuscitation guidelines?
Answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm), not exceeding 2.4 inches (6 cm)
Guidelines recommend compressing the chest at least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm) to optimize cardiac output without causing injury.
A kinesiologist is working with a client who has a pacemaker. When applying AED pads, which placement modification is required?
Answer: Place pads at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the pacemaker
AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from an implanted device to prevent interference with defibrillation current delivery.
After an emergency event in a fitness facility, what is the kinesiologist's professional responsibility regarding documentation?
Answer: Complete a detailed incident report as soon as possible after the event
Timely and thorough incident reporting is a professional and legal obligation that protects the client, the kinesiologist, and the facility regardless of outcome.
A client with a history of asthma develops wheezing and difficulty breathing after exercise. Their rescue inhaler provides no relief after two puffs. What is the appropriate next step?
Answer: Call 911 and continue to support the client in an upright position
Failure of rescue bronchodilator after two doses indicates a severe exacerbation requiring emergency services; keeping the client upright helps breathing mechanics.