EAP
How often should emergency plans be reviewed and practiced?
Once a year
How long should it take to complete an initial check?
15-20 seconds
What are the 2 types of hemorrhage?
Internal and external hemorrhage
Failure to have an emergency plan in place has been found to constitute what in a court of law?
Negligence
Other than an AT who else should have proper training in CPR and operation of an AED
Coaches
What is the act of feeling with the hands for the purpose of determining the consistency of the part beneath?
Palpation
How can you treat shock if there is no head injury,
elevate legs about 8 to 12 inches.
What people are members of the emergency team?
Coaches, admin, team physician, local EMS, AT
Define a “symptom” of injury:
A Symptom of injury are subjective in nature such as nausea, pain, and point tenderness.
Physical exam includes what three essential steps
history, observation, and palpation
The term hypovolemic shock is associated with what condition?
Blood loss
An effective emergency action plan should include what?
Who will make the phone call to EMS
Who will guide the emergency unit to the scene
Who will go with the individual to the hospital
Where is the emergency kit
Define a ¨sign¨ of injury?
A sign of injury includes objective findings such as bleeding, swelling, discoloration, and deformity.
What should be assessed during the initial check?
Airway, Breathing, Responsiveness, and severe bleeding,
What are some signs and symptoms indicating an athlete may be going into shock?
Profuse sweating, Cool, clammy-feeling skin, Elevated pulse and respiration, Extreme thirst
A written document that outlines the personnel and equipment necessary for response to emergencies
What are the proper ways to remove an athlete from play after an injury?
Alert and can walk on their own, alert but needs assistance, unconscious or neck injury EMS
In regard to the secondary survey, give a brief explanation of the following terms: History, observation, and palpation.
History- asking questions about what happened
Observation- watching for signs
Palpation- feeling for abnormalities
Give a brief explanation of the acronym of AVPU.
Alert and aware
Responds to verbal stimulus
Responds to painful stimulus
Unresponsive to any stimulus