ch. 8 Flashcards
(24 cards)
how far must the sternum be depressed to effectively perform CPR for an adult
at least 2 inches
which of these is NOT a symptom of shock
athletes pulse rate is very slow
when assessing a potentially unconscious athlete, what is the first action that must be taken
determine the level of consciousness and unresponsiveness
when performing chest compressions on an adult, where does the rescuer place the heel of the hand
on the sternum between the nipples; chest compressions should be performed with pressure from both hands over the sternum and between the nipples
what is the first step to establish unresponsiveness of an athlete
gently tap his or her shoulder and ask, “are you okay?”
when carrying out CPR, what is the first step to ensure the athlete’s airway is open
properly position the athlete’s chin
when transporting an athlete with a suspected spinal or pelvic injury, what techniques should be used
use a spine board and move under medical direction
what is the normal pulse and respiratory rate for an adult at rest
60-80 beats/min, 12 breaths/min
if an unconscious athlete had a feeable and irregular pulse, had breathing that was shallow and irregular, and was pale and cold with equal pupils, what would the athlete be experiencing
shock
in an effort to accurately assess the extent of a musculoskeletal injury, what is the first step that should be taken
history
after a quick on-site injury inspection and evaluation, which of the following decisions would be unnecessary to consider
level of consciousness
which of the following would be the most likely cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious athlete
the tongue
which of the following would be an incorrect theory of cold application
increases the amount of exudate
if a light-colored athlete presented with red skin color, what is the likeable condition
heatstroke, high blood pressure, or elevated temperature
which of the following ice treatments should have a protective barrier on the skin
frozen gel packs
fractures of the shoulder complex should be immobilized using what type of apparatus
a sling and swathe
which of the following is the most important in controling swelling
compression
in transporting an athlete by stretcher, how many people will be needed to adequately support the athlete
4
when ambulating with a single crutch or cane, the assistive device should be used on which side of the body
uninjured side
when one is controlling external bleeding, what is the sequence of events
apply direct pressure over the wound and elevate the body part
which ambulatory aid is best when moving a mildly injured athlete from the field
manual conveyance
after an injury, acute management should be done for how many hours
72
which of the following splints is best suited for an injury in which the body part is angulated
vacuum splint
which of the following tools has been found to be effective for the removal of a facemask
anvil pruner
