Practical Flashcards
Perform an On-field evaluation of an unconscious athlete. Include how you would manage the scene until emergency medical help arrives.
Note body position. Establish LOC Call 911 Check environment for safety hazard. Check Circulation Check Airway and Breathing Assume Neck and Spine Injury Remove Facemask only for CPR Do nothing until conscious. Continue to monitor and maintain vitals til EMS arrives
Call 911. List the information you would include in the call.
Type of Emergency Suspected Injury Present condition of the athlete Assistance being Given Location of phone being used Location of Emergency Building limitations
List The Vital signs and demonstrate how you would assess them
LOC Ability to move distally Pulse 60-80 Blood Pressure Respiration 12-20 Body Temperature Skin Color PEARL Document Vitals and continue to monitor
Explain the proper management of an athlete who is experiencing shock as a result of severe pain
Maintain Core Body temp Elevate head and legs above heart Check positioning Keep pt calm Keep athlete safe Limit Spectators Reassure athlete Do not give anything by mouth Monitor Vitals Call 911
Fit crutches and demonstrate how you would instruct the athlete to use them, including how to go up and down stairs, as well as stand from a chair
Check pads, grips, and hardware Proper Fit. Armpit. Height Walking: bear weight through hands Going up stairs, lead with good Down with the bad. Crutches and leg always together Sit/Get up from the chair
Splint an Ankle
Select Splint Above and below joint Check circulation Check motor Check sensation Refer
Splint an Elbow
Select Splint Above and below joint Sling and Swathe Check circulation Check motor Check sensation Refer
Demonstrate how to treat and properly dress a laceration of the forearm. Identify and use appropriate universal precautions.
Wash Hands Apply gloves Sterile environment and instruments Clean Wound. Soap and Water Determine if sutures are needed Apply sterile dressing and antibiotic Secure dressing with tape and wrap Referral? Disposal of contaminated goods Remove gloves and wash hands Remind pt to return after play Monitor for infection
Demonstrate and discuss the correct procedure for urine collection and the use of the test strips to measure specific gravity
Gloves No Cross-Contamination Explain collection process Apply sample strip read results record results Proper clean-up and disposal of materials
Demonstrate Compression Wrap for an adductor strain
Select Wrap Internal Rotation apply wrap Secure with tape Check function / tightness
A bball player just sprained their left ankle during practice. The coach and one of the other players have helped him to the training room. Demonstrate how you would treat tis acute ankle sprain.
Position for evaluation Remove Shoe and sock Both ankles for Comparison Evaluation Rule Out Fracture Calm Athlete RICE Check Circulation Check movement Check sensation Boot? Crutches? Referral? Return Tomorrow
The goalie for your women’s soccer team has just sustained a blow to the lateral side of her knee during a game. She is on the ground, writhing in pain, crying and holding her right knee. The official has stopped the game and called you on the field. How will you mange this situation?
Calm athlete control the scene History Inspection Deformity Discoloration Swelling Palpation Rule out fracture Check Motor Check Sensation Check circulation A/P muscle testing Drawer Lachman's Valgus Stress Varus Stress Plan Treatment Transport
A football lineman stepped on an opponent’s foot and twisted his ankle. Still on field. unable to bear weight. shoe spatted. Fellow players have gathered around and blocking him. you are called on field
Clear the scene. Control the scene calm athlete cut spatting remove shoe Inspection MOI rule out fracture check sensation Check circulation Dorsi/eversion drawer tilt plan transport off-field
