Emergency Procedures & Response Flashcards
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After a suspected spinal injury, a football player is still wearing a helmet and shoulder pads. According to current guidelines, what should the coach do regarding equipment removal?
Answer: Leave all equipment in place and immobilize as-is unless airway is compromised
Current guidelines recommend leaving helmet and shoulder pads in place unless airway management requires removal, as they maintain cervical alignment.
A track athlete develops sudden severe wheezing and increased work of breathing 10 minutes into a cold-weather race. This is MOST likely:
Answer: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction commonly presents with wheezing, coughing, and dyspnea during or after exercise, especially in cold, dry air.
A coach witnesses a soccer player sustain direct eye trauma from a ball strike. The player reports blurred vision. What is the correct immediate action?
Answer: Cover both eyes and transport to emergency care
Blurred vision after eye trauma may indicate a serious injury; both eyes should be covered (to reduce movement) and the athlete transported to emergency care.
An unconscious athlete has been moved to the recovery position. What is the PRIMARY reason for this position?
Answer: To keep the airway open and prevent aspiration of vomit
The recovery position keeps the airway patent and allows fluid to drain, preventing aspiration in an unconscious but breathing patient.
Which document should a coach review annually with all athletic staff to ensure emergency preparedness at a venue?
Answer: The facility's Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Annual review of the Emergency Action Plan with all staff ensures everyone is familiar with roles, locations of equipment, and communication protocols.
A volleyball player sustains a suspected ankle fracture. Ice is applied wrapped in a cloth. What is the maximum recommended duration for a single ice application?
Answer: 20 minutes
Ice should be applied for no more than 20 minutes at a time to prevent frostbite and tissue damage.
An EAP should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Athlete's personal medical billing information
Personal medical billing information is not part of an Emergency Action Plan; EAPs focus on emergency response protocols and logistics.