Patient Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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Which of the following best defines 'informed consent' in the context of youth athletic participation?
Answer: A parent or guardian's written acknowledgment of risks after receiving relevant information
Informed consent requires that parents or guardians receive clear information about participation risks and voluntarily agree in writing before the athlete participates.
Lightning is observed within five miles of an outdoor practice field. According to safety guidelines, the coach should:
Answer: Immediately suspend activity and move all participants to a substantial shelter
The 30-30 rule (or flash-to-bang count) and NATA guidelines require suspending outdoor activities when lightning is within five to six miles and seeking substantial shelter.
A risk assessment matrix in athletic risk management is used primarily to:
Answer: Evaluate the likelihood and severity of identified hazards to prioritize mitigation
A risk matrix plots probability against severity, allowing programs to prioritize which hazards require the most urgent mitigation.
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with severe muscle cramps during prolonged athletic activity in hot conditions?
Answer: Sodium depletion
Sodium is lost in sweat; its depletion during prolonged exertion in heat is the primary electrolyte factor in exercise-associated muscle cramps.
When implementing a return-to-learn protocol following a concussion, which step comes BEFORE return-to-sport activities?
Answer: Symptom-free rest followed by gradual reintroduction of cognitive demands
Return-to-learn must be completed before return-to-sport; the brain must handle cognitive load symptom-free before being cleared for physical demands.
An athlete collapses and is unresponsive with no normal breathing. The first action a coach should take is:
Answer: Call 911 and begin CPR immediately
An unresponsive athlete with no normal breathing requires immediate 911 activation and CPR, as every minute without intervention reduces survival rates by 7-10%.
Which of the following practices most effectively reduces the risk of infection transmission in shared athletic facilities?
Answer: Routine disinfection of high-contact surfaces and prohibition of personal equipment sharing
Regular disinfection of shared surfaces and prohibiting sharing of personal items (towels, water bottles) are evidence-based infection control measures in athletic settings.