Ch 23
Which of these is needed in an emergency?
a. phone
b. medical kit or athletic training kit
c. ice
d. crutches
e. all of the above
e. all of the above
gloves to create a barrier, and depositing contaminated items in a biohazard bag are considered
a. communicable disease transmission principles
b. universal precautions
c. university transmission principles
d. none of these
b. universal precautions
The term tornado watch means that
a. conditions are right for a tornado
b. a tornado has been sighted
c. only a thunderstorm is possible
d. a and b
a. conditions are right for a tornado
What is the primary advantage of using a scoop stretcher instead of a backboard?
a. The athlete does not typically need to be rolled or shifted.
b. It is inexpensive.
c. It is easily stored in a medical kit.
d. None of these is the primary advantage.
a. The athlete does not typically need to be rolled or shifted.
Which of these is the most common type of tape used by certified ATs?
a. linen
b. elastic
c. moleskin
d. none of these
a. linen
Why are sideline signals often used by sports medicine staff?
a. They are fun.
b. They can facilitate prompt care of an injured athlete.
c. Walkie-talkies are seldom available.
d. None of these is correct.
e. Both b and c are correct.
b. They can facilitate prompt care of an injured athlete.
Which of these is a sign of a heart attack?
a. difficulty breathing
b. profuse sweating
c. chest pain
d. a and b
e. a, b, and c
e. a, b, and c
Prolonged exposure that results in a drop in core body temperature is referred to as
a. hyperthermia
b. hypovolemia
c. hypothermia
d. frostbite
c. hypothermia
A football player's helmet and shoulder pads should always be removed when a head or neck injury is suspected.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of these is included in skin preparation before taping an athlete?
a. Wash and dry the skin.
b. Remove the hair in the area to be taped.
c. Apply tape adhesive.
d. Apply friction pads to minimize irritation.
e. All of these are included.
e. All of these are included.
The NATA position statement for emergency planning suggests practicing the emergency action plan every three years.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Checking for life-threatening injuries is accomplished during
a. the determination of responsiveness
b. the primary assessment
c. the secondary assessment
d. an interview with the victim
b. the primary assessment
Which of these can be an effective strategy for preventing heat-related illness?
a. acclimatizing by gradually getting used to the environment
b. taking frequent rest and water breaks
c. wearing lightweight uniforms
d. all of these, especially when used together
d. all of these, especially when used together
Which tool should NOT be used when removing a face mask?
a. screwdriver
b. cutting tool
c. electric knife
d. all can be used
c. electric knife
A thigh pad is designed to protect
a. the hamstring muscles
b. the groin muscles
c. the quadriceps muscles
d. all of these
c. the quadriceps muscles
Triage is best defined as
a. assessing the injured to see who is suffering the most severe injuries and needs to be treated first
b. a large catastrophe
c. signaling and guiding emergency personnel to an accident scene
d. transporting an injured person from an accident scene to a medical facility
e. filling out an accident report form
a. assessing the injured to see who is suffering the most severe injuries and needs to be treated first
An AT or first aider has checked an athlete's responsiveness and determined that the athlete is unresponsive. The next step is to
a. check for circulation
b. open the airway
c. check for breathing by looking, listening, and feeling
d. check for bleeding
e. a and b
b. open the airway
Which of these conditions refers to a low blood sodium level?
a. hyperthermia
b. hypovolemia
c. hypothermia
d. hyponatremia
d. hyponatremia
If treatment is impeded by clothing or uniform, it is preferable to
a. cut it off
b. stretch it to remove it
c. leave it on
d. wet it down and then remove it
a. cut it off
Knee pads are designed to absorb hits to the _________________portion of the knee
a. posterior
b. lateral
c. anterior
d. medial
c. anterior
Why is it important to practice a crisis plan?
a. to facilitate communication among the people involved in managing a crisis
b. to uncover obstacles and discuss how to overcome them
c. to know which of the 18 parts of the crisis plan can be disregarded
d. a and b
e. b and c
d. a and b
Which of these is a life-threatening condition?
a. respiratory arrest
b. severe bleeding
c. shock
d. asthma attack
e. all of these
e. all of these
An athlete who experiences a heat stroke has what signs and symptoms?
a. moist skin that is pale and cool
b. moist skin that is red and hot
c. dry skin that is red and hot
d. dry skin that is pale and cool
c. dry skin that is red and hot
If an athlete has a suspected spinal injury, it is best to use
a. a stretcher
b. a chair carry
c. a backboard
d. a two-person carry
c. a backboard
You should dispose of a helmet when
a. it is cracked
b. it is missing parts
c. it has been altered
d. is older than 10 years
e. all of these
e. all of these