1. When you give chest compressions, your hands should be
a. one on top of the other, with fingers loosely held on the chest
b. one next to the other with fingers outstretched
c. one on top of the other, with fingers held above the chest
d. one on the chest and one around the wrist, with fingers spread
e. one next to the other, with fingers held above the chest
2. Which of the following is true about CPR compressions?
a. They circulate blood around the body.
b. They remove carbon dioxide from the lungs.
c. They fill the lungs with oxygen.
d. They should be avoided on patients with a pacemaker.
3. You should move a critically ill or injured athlete when
a. you want to get her away from other players
b. there's danger from traffic
c. the athlete is out in a lightning storm
d. there's no one else around to assist you
e. b and c
4. While the automated external defibrillator is analyzing the heart rhythm, you should tell everyone to clear away from the athlete.
a. true
b. false
5. To ensure an athlete's safety, it is okay to remove a shin guard that is pushing into a possible tibial fracture and hindering first aid care.
a. true
b. false
6. You coach a women's softball team, and during a game you see your shortstop suddenly collapse. You find that she's not breathing normally and is unresponsive. While a player calls for emergency medical assistance, you
a. give a rescue breath
b. begin external chest compressions
C. wait for the AED
d. deliver emergency oxygen
e. none of the above
7. You've administered a shock with the AED. What will the voice prompts instruct you to do next?
a. Remove the AED pads.
b. Give a second shock.
c. Begin giving compressions.
d. Wait a moment to see if the shock worked.
e. Turn off the AED.
8. If the athlete is unresponsive, your first step is to call EMS.
a. true
b. false
9. An athlete is not breathing and has no heartbeat. After sending for emergency medical assistance, you next should
a. begin the HIT procedure
b. monitor for signs of shock, and wait for emergency medical personnel to arrive
c. perform CPR, and use an AED if one is available
d. begin the PRICE procedure
e. perform the Heimlich maneuver
10. When you check an athlete for breathing, look, listen, and feel for no longer than
a. 10 seconds
b. 20 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 40 seconds
e. none of the above
1. c.One on the top of the other with fingers held above the chest.
In chest compression,the arms should be straight and one hand should be over the other,interlocking the fingers but the fingers should not touch the patient's chest or rib cage.this position will only provide effective compression.
2,a. They circulate blood around the body.
During compression,all the blood vessels especially the veins lead the blood flow to the chest.While repeating compression,pressure moves blood through the veins and then to the heart and to the body parts.Compression can be done on a patient with pacemaker.
3.e. b&c
A critically ill athlete can be moved if there is lightning storm and traffic because the area is unsafe.Otherwise he should not be moved as it will complicate the injury further.
4.a.True
Touching the athlete during AED analysing the heart rhythm, may affect the analysis.
5.a True
Shin guard helps in preventing tibial fracture but if it is pushing into the tibial fracture and is hindering first aid it should be removed.
6.b.Begin external chest compression.
External chest compression should be given otherwise there is a chance of death.
7.c.Begin giving compression.
After administering shock,the voice prompt will instruct to give CPR that is 30 compression to 2 breaths for 2 minutes or it will again instruct to stop CPR. AED pad removal,second shock and switching off instruction will be given by the prompt according to the condition of the patient.
8.b.False.
The first step is to assess the situation,shout /call the person's name and ask if they are okay and shake them gently.
9.c.Perform CPR and use AED if one is available.
CPR should be done to prevent sudden death.Price procedure; protection,rest,ice,compression,and elevation is done for minor injuries.Heimlich is done to remove obstruction from wind pipe,by applying pressure.
10.a.10 seconds
Doing for more than 10 seconds may complicate the athlete's condition as emergency care will be required.
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4.b.False
GHB improves physical performance,muscle mass,increased libido,euphoria etc
5.b.Rest and eat candy
After rest and candy,drink water.Injecting insulin can further lower the sugar level and stretching exercises cannot be done as he is fatigued.
6.b. walk slowly around the track with support