Treatment and rehabilitation of sports, injuries and medical conditions

Question 1

What does EAP stand for?

Answer 1

Emergency action plan

Question 2

what are the three components and an example of EAP

Answer 2

Emergency personnel, e.g. first aider, emergency communication, e.g. contact numbers to call, emergency equipment, e.g. first aid kit

Question 3

What does SALTAPSstand for?

Answer 3

see, ask, look, touch, active, passive, strength

Question 4

What does DR ABC stand for?

Answer 4

danger, response, air way, breathing CPR

Question 5

what does PRICE stand for

Answer 5

Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Question 6

what injuries would you use PRICE on

Answer 6

mild sprains and strains
minor soft tissue injuries

Question 7

what is the soft tissue

Answer 7

muscle ligaments /and tendons

Question 8

causes of a sudden cardiac arrest

Answer 8

underlying heart conditions, intense physical activity( causing changes to heart), sudden trauma ( sudden/direct contact to the chest area)

Question 9

symptoms of a sudden cardiac arrest

Answer 9

collapsing, unconscious, unresponsive, not breathing, making grasping sounds

Question 10

treatments of a sudden cardiac arrests

Answer 10

defibrillator (help restart the heart), lifestyle changes( maintaining healthy weight+diet, regular exercise, management of diabetes)

Question 11

causes of heat exhaustion

Answer 11

body temp over 38degrees C, losing salts+fluids through sweating( not drinking enough)

Question 12

symptoms of heat exhaustion

Answer 12

dizziness, high body temp, headache, thirsty, feeling/being sick, rapid pulse/breathing

Question 13

treatments for heat exhaustion

Answer 13

drinking plenty( sports drinks/ water) helps to replace lost fluid and minerals, apply cool water to skin

Question 14

causes of hypothermia

Answer 14

falling in cold water, dangerously low body temp below 35degrees C

Question 15

symptoms of hypothermia

Answer 15

physiological changes to body, slurred speech, tiredness, confusion, slow breathing, shivering, blue lips, pale and cold skin

Question 16

treatments for hypothermia

Answer 16

1)move person out of cold(seak warmth)
2)remove wet clothing (wrap in blanket)
3)give warm drink if awake
4)keep person awake (speaking to them
5)stay with person until help arrives

Question 17

causes of dehydration

Answer 17

not drinking enough water whilst exercising

Question 18

symptoms of dehydration

Answer 18

infrequently urinating (dark), fatigue, dry mouth/lips,thirsty

Question 19

treatment for dehydration

Answer 19

drinking plenty of water/ sports drinks (gels, tablets, sachets, water)

Question 20

causes of epilepsy

Answer 20

sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain, genetic, damage to brain, anxiety/stress, tiredness, lack of sleep

Question 21

symptoms of epilepsy

Answer 21

rapid blinking, eye rolling, loss of awareness, staring blankly, slurred speech, random noises, lip smacking, limbs shaking,tingling, stiff, twitching, random chewing , swallowing, biting tongue/ cheeks

Question 22

treatments for epilepsy

Answer 22

ain’t epileptic drugs( changes chemical levels in brain), ketogenic diet ( foods that are high in fat+low in carbs and protein -usually for children)

Question 23

causes of type one diabetes

Answer 23

body unable to produce insulin, blood sugar levels too high,

Question 24

causes of type 2 diabetes

Answer 24

body doesn’t produce enough insulin, blood sugar levels constantly rising, poor diet, lack of exercise

Question 25

symptoms of diabetes

Answer 25

blurred vision, cuts taking long time to heal, thirsty all the time, losing weight unexpectedly, urinating more often, fatigue, risk of dehydration increased

Question 26

treatment for type 1 diabetes

Answer 26

insulin pen( injection), insulin pump (ensure body has enough insulin all the time)

Question 27

treatment for type 2 diabetes

Answer 27

insulin tablets/ injection, eating healthy, avoiding food+drink high in sugar, regular physical activity

Question 28

causes of asthma

Answer 28

history in family, allergies( hayfever), exposure to smoke( cigarette), airways too narrow and inflamed +lungs produce too much mucus. triggers- pollen, fur, temp, intensity, chemicals, exercise

Question 29

symptoms of asthma

Answer 29

wheezing when breathing, tightness in chest, coughing, breathlessness,

Question 30

treatments of asthma

Answer 30

no cure but ; preventive inhaler:stops symptoms occurring reliever inhaler:helps to ease symptoms

Question 31

what sport is medial epicondylitis

Answer 31

golf

Question 32

what sport is lateral epicondylitis

Answer 32

tennis