Chapter 5

Question 1

Emergency action plan

Answer 1

A formal document outlining the steps that should be taken in the event of an emergency

Question 2

Emergency preparedness

Answer 2

Being properly equipped and trained for any medical crisis

Question 3

Ems system

Answer 3

The response system in a particular area that is called upon the event of a medical crisis

Question 4

Non emergency

Answer 4

Any medical illness or injury that does not have serious threat.

Question 5

Emergency medical cards

Answer 5

This card tells the athletic trainer and the ems personnel if the athlete has been injured in the past and who to call in the case of an emergency

Question 6

Golden hour

Answer 6

This recognizes that the injury victim has 60 minutes from the times of the initial injury to get to the trauma center for care, in order to have the best possible outcome.

Question 7

Defined medical emergency

Answer 7

A medical illness or traumatic injury that has the potential to be life threatening or progress to a life threatening event in the absences of treatment