Sports Medicine Rocks
Name three members of the sports med team?
Athletic Trainer, Physician, nutritionist
Why does the sports emergency team check the radial pulse?
It will give them immediate initial assessment and care decisions
If you have frostbite, what is something you should NEVER do?
Rub it!
What is a condition that may disqualify a patient from athletic participation?
Missing Kidney (paired organ), eye, heart condition etc.
What should you NOT do when someone is having a seizure?
Restrict their movement
What state does not require athletic trainers to hold a certification?
California
What is the average respirations of adults?
12-20
What is the first sign of cold exposure injury?
Frost Nip
How many quadrants are in the abdominal cavity?
4
How do you test the olfactory nerve?
Have the pt smell something
50 CEUS
How do you measure a nasopharyngeal implement?
Corner of the mouth to back corner of the chin
What is the most severe heat syndrome?
Heat Stroke
List 5 symptoms of shock
Cool clammy, skin color, breathing, HR, capillary refill
What are three tests that can assist in diagnosing a concussion?
College, High school, NASA, Rodeo, Clinic etc.
Mental Status (AVPU)
If the patient is exposed to wet cold conditions what should you do to help warm the athlete?
Get a change of clothes and move them to a new environment
What is may occur if an athlete tries to press through mononucleosis?
Enlarged spleen, risk for rupture
What are three key signs of shock?
Skin Color, Skin Temperature, Capillary Refill
What institution ensures that athletic training programs follow a strict curriculum to prepare students for the board of certification test?
CAATE
When do you NOT rely on the head-tilt chin-lift when examining the airway?
When the athlete has protective equipment on
What is the gold standard when measuring internal temperature?
Rectal Thermometry
When serious brain damage occurs
Have the pt smile, frown, puff cheeks