Technology
What is one of the most important things an AT can do?
Documentation
What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?
Hypo - low body temp
Hyper - high body temp
What is the first thing someone should do if they think someone else needs help?
Check for scene safety
What is the normal blood pressure?
120/80
What is the first thing to work on during rehabilitation from an injury?
Mobility
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
What can happen if heat exhaustion is not treated properly?
It can become heat stroke
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
How low can a highly trained athlete's pulse be?
40 BPM
What is the difference between mobility and flexibility?
Mobility is the ability to move the body part
Flexibility is the ability to achieve full range of motion
What is a cost efficient alternative to web based programs for documenting?
Excel Spreadsheets
What temp is considered heat stroke?
104 F
What is the first thing that should be done once someone is deemed unresponsive?
Call 911
What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?
Systolic is the pressure when the heart is contracting
Diastolic is the pressure when the heart is relaxed
What is the difference between static and ballistic stretching?
Static is a hold
Ballistic is a "bounce" between stretched and relaxed
What can digital recording be used for by an AT when working with a patient after an injury?
Reviewing evaluations and/or rehabilitation
Just by looking at a patient how can you tell the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Exhaustion - conscious, pale and sweaty
Stroke - unconscious, red and dry
What is the compression to breath ratio, and how long should each breath be?
30:2
1-1.5 seconds
What are the three most common arteries used to check pulse?
Carotid
Radial
Brachial
What type of contraction involves a lengthening of the muscle against resistance?
Eccentric contraction
Why is it important for ATs to stay up to date on changes with technology?
New advancements can change the way ATs practice, usually for the better
What is flash to bang, and how is it used?
A tool to determine if it is safe to be outside during a lightning storm
Count the seconds between the lightning and the thunder to determine how far away the lightning is
What is the compression rate and depth when performing CPR on an adult?
100 BPM
At least 2 inches
What color might someone's skin be if they are in a diabetic coma?
Red
How can you make a pull up a different exercise for strength, endurance, and power?
Strength - higher weight and lower reps
Endurance - lower weight and higher reps
Power - faster movement through full range of motion