Emergency Care
What does the 'A' stand for in DRSABCD
Airway
What condition involves difficulty breathing and wheezing?
Asthma
What is a fracture?
A break in a bone
What is the main purpose of a warm-up?
To reduce the risk of injury
What is the ratio of compressions and breaths in CPR?
30:2
You arrive at an accident and the area is unsafe. What should you do before helping the casualty?
Ensure the area is safe
Which condition involves a person experiencing a seizure?
Epilepsy
What type of tissue includes cartilage?
Soft tissue
What does STOP stand for?
Stop, Talk, Observe, Prevent
What does the C in RICER stand for?
Compression
You find an unconscious casualty who is breathing normally. What position should they generally be placed in while waiting for help?
Recovery position
A person with diabetes becomes unconscious. Should you give them food or drink?
No — manage them as an unconscious casualty and seek emergency help
What should you not do to manage a burn?
Put ice on it, Apply creams, Do not burst any blisters, Do not removing clothing that is stuck to the skin, apply any adhesive dressings to the burn.
An athlete has injured their leg. Which assessment would you use to determine whether they can potentially return to play?
TOTAPS
An athlete has a soft-tissue injury. Which management procedure would you consider?
RICER
You are first on the scene of a sporting accident involving several casualties. One person is walking around with a minor injury, while another is unresponsive. Who should you assess first?
The unresponsive casualty.
What are some signs and symptoms for someone experiencing a heart attack?
Chest pain, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Sweating, particularly cold or clammy sweating. Nausea or vomiting. Dizziness, Pale or grey-looking skin.
An athlete has a suspected fracture. Should you attempt to straighten the injured limb?
No — support/immobilise it and seek medical attention
An athlete passes the Talk, Observe and Touch stages of TOTAPS but cannot complete the Skills Test. What should you conclude?
They should not return to play and require further assessment.
An athlete feels better after an injury and wants to return to sport immediately. Why might this still be inappropriate?
They may not have fully recovered and returning too early can increase the risk of further injury.
A casualty is unconscious but breathing normally. You have already assessed the situation as safe. What should you do while waiting for emergency assistance?
Place them in the lateral recovery position and monitor them
An athlete with diabetes suddenly becomes confused, shaky, sweaty and weak during a sporting event. Explain what condition is most likely occurring. (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia)
hypoglycemia - low blood sugar
An athlete lands awkwardly, hits their head, and has severe pain and swelling, and cannot use their limb normally. What injury could you suspect, and what should you do next?
Possible concussion and suspected fracture; Support head/neck and prevent further movement/support the injury and seek medical attention
What is the sequence of the principals of sports injury management
prevention, incident, acute phase, referral, (rehabilitation)
What is the term called when athletes complete a structured, progressive medical and physical program designed to reduce pain, restore optimal tissue health, and safely return an athlete to their prior level of activity
Rehabilitation