Emergency Preparedness and Assessment Summative Quiz

When assessing an athlete that seems to have passed out, what is the first action that must be taken?

• Roll the athlete onto their back.
• Stop any bleeding that may be severe.
• Determine the level of consciousness and unresponsiveness.
• Check the athlete's carotid pulse.

In order to effectively perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an adult, the chest must be compressed to at least _________.

• 1 inch
• 1.5 inches
• 2 inches
• 2.5 inches

When an injured person is not breathing, cardiac compressions should be started immediately

• True
• False

Which of these is not a symptom of shock?

• high blood pressure
• sluggishness and drowsiness
• rapid and shallow respiration
• pale, cool, and clammy skin

The control of external bleeding is most effectively accomplished by

• lightly covering the wound with gauze.
• applying direct pressure.
• tying a torniquet.
• applying antibacterial ointment.

Ample evidence from high-quality studies exists to prove that compression is an effective method of managing acute athletic injuries.

• True
• False

In an effort to accurately assess the extent of a musculoskeletal injury, what is the first step that should be taken?

• palpation
• observation
• history
• special tests

What is the normal pulse and respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

• 60-80 beats/min and 12 breaths/min
• 60-100 beats/min and 15 breaths/min
• 80-100 beats/min and 20 breaths/min
• 60-80 beats/min and 20 breaths/min

Fractures of the shoulder complex should be immobilized using a(n) _________.

• air splint
• tongue depressor
• sling
• swathe

When fitting an athlete with crutches, it is necessary to place the arm pads into the axilla for proper stabilization while walking.

• True
• False