Ch 7: Emergency Care
What does SOAP stand for in injury reports?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
What is a bloodborne pathogen?
Viruses or bacteria in blood that can cause disease
What is the basic definition of stress?
How your mind and body react to demands/pressure
What is hyperthermia?
When your body gets dangerously overheated
What are the ABCs you check in a primary survey?
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
What are the two main bloodborne pathogens in sports med?
HIV and Hepatitis B (Hep B)
Name 2 symptoms of overtraining or staleness.
Being tired all the time and worse performance
What is the big difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Heat stroke is a real emergency where skin is hot/dry and the person gets confused; heat exhaustion just has heavy sweating
How do you clear a blocked airway on a conscious person?
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
What are 2 types of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Gloves and face masks
What is emotional first aid?
Giving immediate support, listening, and reassuring an injured athlete
What is hypothermia?
Abnormally low body temperature from being in the cold
What are 2 main signs someone is going into shock?
Pale/clammy skin and a fast/weak pulse
What government organization makes workplace safety rules?
OSHA
What is one psychological reaction an athlete might have to a big injury?
Denial, anger, or depression
What is the safety rule for playing sports during a thunderstorm?
Go inside right away and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning