chapter 8 quiz Flashcards
How far must the sternum be depressed to effectively perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for an adult?
At least 2 Inches
Which of these is NOT a symptom of shock?
Athletes Pulse Rate is very low
When assessing a potentially unconscious athlete, what is the first action that must be taken?
Determine the level of consciousness and unresponsiveness
When performing chest compressions on an adult, where does the rescuer place the heel of the hand?
One to two fingers above the lower end of the sternum
What is the first step to establish unresponsiveness of an athlete?
Gently tap their shoulder and ask are you okay.
When transporting an athlete with a suspected spinal or pelvic injury, what techniques should be used?
Use a spine board and move under medical direction
When carrying out cardiopulmonary resuscitation, what is the first step to ensure the athlete’s airway is open?
Properly position the athlete’s chin
If a light-colored athlete presented with red skin color, what is the likeable condition?
Heatstroke, high blood pressure, or elevated temperature
If an unconscious athlete had a feeble and irregular pulse, had breathing that was shallow and irregular, and was pale and cold with equal pupils, what would the athlete be experiencing?
Shock
In an effort to accurately assess the extent of a musculoskeletal injury, what is the first step that should be taken?
History
After a quick on-site injury inspection and evaluation, which of the following decisions would be unnecessary to consider?
Level of consciousness
Which of the following would be the most likely cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious athlete?
The tongue
What is the normal pulse and respiratory rate for an adult at rest?
60-100 beats/min, 12-20 breaths/min
Which of the following is the most important in controlling swelling?
compression
Which of the following would be an incorrect theory of cold application?
Increases the amount of exudate/increases the amount of swelling
