Exss 288 2024 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

what does the survival and recovery of critically injured or ill victims depend on? - ANSWERS1. early recognition and response 2. early activation of EMS system 3. care provided until advanced medical personnel take over 4. prehospital care 5. hospital care 6. rehabilitaion what are the types of EMTs? - ANSWERSEMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate Paramedic what is sports medicine? - ANSWERSbroad field of medical practices related to physical activity and sport what does sports medicine gen...

CPR/AED for the professional rescuer purpose - ANSWERSthe purpose of the course is to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies including the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) EMS - ANSWERSEmergency Medical Services; a network of people that includes lay responders, professional rescuers, and medical personnel Survival and recovery of critically injured or ill victims depends on - ANS...

A concussion is a... - ANSWERSfunctional injury A concussion is not identifiable on... - ANSWERSstandard imaging (CT or MRI) Concussion evaluation - balance - ANSWERSbalance error scoring system; 6 total trials; 3 stances, 2 surfaces; 20 second trials; eyes closed hands on hips Concussion evaluation - neurocognitive testing - ANSWERSPEARL = pupils, equal, and, reactive to, light Concussion care: TO DO - ANSWERSuse tylenol, use ice pack, sleep/rest Concussion care: DO NOT - ANSWERS...

respiratory system - ANSWERSnasal cavity plus paranasal sinuses, nostrils, larynx, trachea, carina of trachea, right main bronchus, right lung, oral cavity, pharynx, left main bronchus, bronchi, left lung, diaphragm respiratory emergencies - ANSWERS-the body requires a constant supply oxygen of survival -when you breathe air into your lungs, the oxygen in the air is transferred to the blood without oxygen brain cells begin to die in - ANSWERS4 to 6 minutes 4-6 minutes - ANSWERSbrain da...

Conscious Choking - Adult and Child - ANSWERS-if the victim cannot cough, speak or breathe: 1. give 5 back blows 2. give 5 abdominal thrusts 3. continue until: -object is dislodged -victim can breathe -victim begins to cough -victim goes unconscious If victim goes unconscious during back blows and abdominal thrusts? (conscious choking) - ANSWERS-begin CPR with compressions Conscious Choking - Infant - ANSWERS-if the infant cannot cough, cry, or breath: 1. care...

Intrinsic Injury - ANSWERSInfection (viral, bacterial) Extrinsic Injury - ANSWERSTissue stressed to the point of mechanical failure due to excessive force Primary Injury - ANSWERSDirect, immediate consequence of excessive force (trauma) ex. ACL tear, sprained ankle Secondary Injury - ANSWERSDelayed injury some time after initial trauma; an accomodation to an initial injury ex. sprained ankle causes knee or hip to hurt from gait compensation Acute Injury - ANSWERSMechanical failure ...

Patellar Tendon Conditions - ANSWERSstrains, tendonitis, Larsen-Johansson disease, Osgood-Schaltter disease, iliotibial band syndrome Strains (PTCs) - ANSWERSmay lead to tendonitis or rupture; infrapatellar --> younger athletes; suprapatellar --> mature athletes Tendonitis (PTCs) - ANSWERSjumper's knee = usually chronic/long lasting, can be disabling, occurs below the knee cap, common in fast growing youth Larsen-Johansson Disease - ANSWERSresult of excessive pulling on the infer...

Which of the following is the most common athletic injury? a. Dislocated Shoulder b. Sprained Ankle c. Torn ACL - ANSWERSb. Sprained ankle If an athlete is suspected to have a partial tear in their PCL, it would be classified as a: a. Grade 3 sprain b. Grade 1 sprain c. Grade 2 sprain - ANSWERSc. Grade 2 sprain If you have a grade 4 AC joint sprain which of the following will be present? a. Posterior Clavicle displacement b. Nerve damage c. Deltoid rupture - ANSWERSa. Posterior cl...

HOPS - ANSWERShistory, observation, palpation, special tests Keys to a good history - ANSWERS1. be calm and reassuring 2. ask open ended questions 3. listen carefully 4. maintain eye contact 5. record without any interpretations 6. obtain as early as possible Parts of a history - ANSWERS-MOI -injury location -pain characteristics -joint responses -determine if acute or chronic -history of injury types of injury - ANSWERSlocalized and piercing pain=bone injury joint gave way=l...

Which member of the sports medicine team decides on athlete disqualification? - ANSWERSTeam physician True or False: Coaches only need to be certified in CPR/AED if they don't have an athletic trainer on staff. - ANSWERSFalse Which member of the sports medicine team generally provides initial first aid and injury management to athletes? - ANSWERSAthletic trainer True or false: The "bystander effect" refers to the idea that bystanders are more likely to respond to help in an emergency...