CPR
What is the correct compressions to breaths ratio for adult CPR?
30:2
What does HOPS stand for?
History, Observation, Palpation/Physical Examination, Special Tests
What is the correct definition for spine boarding?
Placing an athlete on a backboard to minimize movement of the spinal cord
What is the definition of "Emergency"?
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation causing, or threatening, death or serious injury that requires immediate action.
What does CAB stand for?
Circulation, Airway, Breathing
What is the correct compression to breaths ratio for single person CPR on an infant?
What is the main goal for a HOPS evaluation?
To make the decision of if the athlete can go back into the game.
When would you NOT spine board a patient that you find on the field in pain?
Patient is conscious, alert and oriented, No neurological symptoms.
What is the "Good Samaritan Law?
Provides legal protection to individual voluntarily providing emergency care
What are the two rules for splinting?
Splint 1 joint above and below the fracture
Splint injury in position found
What is the difference between adult CPR and child CPR?
For an adult you compress 2 inches and for a child, you compress 1.5 inches
What information would be considered the HISTORY during a HOPS evaluation?
Everything the patient verbally tells you.
When spine boarding an athlete, who is in charge of holding "C-Spine" and makes all of the decisions?
The first person that is on the scene
What is the definition of "primary survey"
An examination of the patient to determine the presence of any life threatening emergencies.
What are the two techniques you would use to spine board an athlete?
Log roll or 6 man lift
When should you apply an AED when performing CPR?
After 2 minutes or 5 cycles
What information would be considered the OBSERVATION portion during the HOPS evaluation?
Everything that the clinician gets by looking at the patient.
What are the main signs and symptoms for a patient that might have a spinal cord injury?
Numbness and tingling, paralysis, Midline spine pain, increased concern in the cervical area
What is the definition of a secondary survey?
Head to toe physical assessment to determine the EXTENT of illness or injury.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What is the difference between infant CPR and child CPR?
For an infant, you use 2 fingers for compressions, for a child, you use 2 hands.
What does AROM and PROM stand for? What do they mean? What part of the HOPS evaluation would it fall under?
AROM: active range of motion - the athlete moves their body.
PROM: passive range of motion - the clinician moves the body part.
Special Tests
When would you decide to spine board an athlete that you find on the field in pain? What would be the main signs?
Significant mechanism of injury (MOI), Numbness and tingling, paralysis. Midline spine pain, increased concern in the cervical area.
What is the definition of splinting?
Securing an injury, such as a fracture or sprain, with a rigid material to immobilize the area.
What is the FIRST STEP of a primary survey?
Check the scene to make sure it is safe