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Emergency Procedures & Response Flashcards

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  1. An athlete sustains a deep laceration to the thigh with significant bleeding during practice. After calling 911, what is the immediate priority?

    Answer: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or gloved hand

    Direct pressure is the first-line treatment to control severe bleeding and should be applied continuously until EMS arrives.

  2. A coach discovers an athlete with a known bee allergy was stung and is showing hives and throat tightness. The athlete has an epinephrine auto-injector. Where should it be administered?

    Answer: Outer mid-thigh

    Epinephrine auto-injectors are designed for administration into the outer mid-thigh for fastest systemic absorption.

  3. What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in emergency medical assessment?

    Answer: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury

    SAMPLE is a mnemonic for gathering critical medical history: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events.

  4. A baseball pitcher clutches his chest and falls during a post-game drill. Bystander CPR is initiated. An AED indicates 'No shock advised.' What should responders do?

    Answer: Continue CPR and reanalyze every 2 minutes

    When the AED advises 'No shock,' high-quality CPR should continue and the AED should reanalyze every 2 minutes.

  5. In a multi-casualty situation during a large track meet, which triage color tag indicates a victim who is deceased or has unsurvivable injuries?

    Answer: Black

    In START triage, a black tag indicates the victim is deceased or has injuries too severe to survive with available resources.

  6. A coach is the sole responder when an athlete stops breathing. The coach is NOT trained in CPR. What should they do?

    Answer: Perform compression-only CPR until EMS arrives

    Compression-only CPR (hands-only CPR) is effective and recommended for untrained bystanders as it maintains circulation.

  7. Which of the following is a cardinal sign that differentiates a spinal injury from a simple neck strain in an unconscious athlete?

    Answer: Priapism or loss of bladder/bowel control

    Priapism or loss of bladder/bowel control are signs of spinal cord involvement, indicating a serious neurological injury.