Lab Practical/Quiz #1 Flashcards
What does PPE stand for, and what is its purpose?
P.P.E. - Pre-Participation Exam:
- Identifies any risk factors present
- Determines an athlete’s readiness for a sport
- Notes previous injuries, current deficiency, and asymmetry
- Recordkeeping: Emergency contact/info &
insurance information
What are the 3 main components of a PPE?
1.) Medical History Form
2.) Physical Exam
3.) Orthopedic Screening
What are two ways a PPE can be completed?
1 on 1 with a family physician; At a station exam with a team of medical professionals
What is the importance of being able to read vital signs?
Knowing how to measure vital signs allows one to determine when data/measurements are normal or abnormal when compared to baseline. This helps in knowing which treatment protocols to follow, provides critical information needed to make life-saving decisions, and confirms feedback on treatments performed.
Name the pulse points gone over in class, and show the general location of each.
-Carotid (Neck)
- Radial (Wrist in line with the thumb)
- Brachial (Inside elbow slightly above joint line)
- Auxiliary (Medial side of bicep)
- Posterior Tibialis (Medial side of Achilles Tendon)
- Dorsal Pedal (Top of Foot)
What are ways to calculate BPM?
The first step is to find a pulse point. After that, you can either count the amount of beats in a minute, count beats in 30 seconds and multiply by 2, or count beats in 15 seconds and multiply by 4.
Why is it important to understand blood pressure when on the field? What does it mean if their BP is low/high?
Knowing how to determine someone’s blood pressure and comparing it to baseline can help determine an injured athlete’s condition.
Lower than normal = possible hemorrhage, shock, heart attack, or internal injury
Higher than normal = puts extra strain on your arteries and on your heart, possible medical conditions
Why is it important not to tell a patient that you are measuring their RR (Respiratory or Respiration Rate)?
People tend to change the way they breathe subconsciously.
What is a normal RR?
12-20 Breaths per minute
What is a normal BP and what does each number in the measurement represent?
Normal BP is about 120/80 or less. The top number represents systolic pressure which is the arterial pressure when the heart contracts. The bottom number represents diastolic pressure which is the arterial pressure when the heart relaxes in order to refill.
What is the point of performing a reflex test?
To examine the functionality of a patient’s nervous system (central and peripheral)
Identify the 3 reflex tests gone over in class
- Patellar/knee jerk
- Achilles
- Babinski’s/Plantar
Why is it important to monitor the heat index?
The environment may be hotter or colder than initially presented due to factors such as humidity and wind chill. This can lead to different heat illnesses.
Identify the differences/similarities between heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat Exhaustion: Heat Stroke:
- Faint/Dizzy - Throbbing Headache
-Excessive Sweating - No Sweating
-Cool/Pale/Clammy skin - Red/Hot/Dry skin
-Nausea/Vomiting - Nausea/Vomiting
- Rapid;Weak pulse - Rapid;Strong pulse
- Muscle Cramps -Loss of Consciousness
What are the key parts of preventing heat illness?
-Unrestricted Fluid Replacement
-Gradual Acclimation to Environment
-ID of susceptible individuals
-Having lightweight uniforms/gear
-Routine record keeping of weight
