WorksheetsSport & REC - Sports Medicine Revision (Topics 6-11)
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
The type of fracture where the break goes through part of the bone (not all the way through) is called a
Greenstick fracture
Spiral fracture
Comminuted Fracture
Compound Fracture
The main first aid steps you should take when treating a suspected broken bone/fracture include:
Use DRSABCD
Try and straighten any broken bones, then apply a splint and wait for the ambulance
Control any bleeding, immobilise the wound (apply a splint where possible), call for help, apply ice to relieve pain.
Move the patient into recovery position and call an ambulance
Bruises (contusions), sprains, strains and overuse injuries are all examples of
Hard Breaks
Soft Tissue Injuries
Fractures
Injuries associated with ACL problems
Treatment for soft tissue injuries should include the immediate application of
DRSABCD
ice
RICER procedure
Recovery position
This wound would be classified as
a laceration
a puncture wound
a contusion
an abrasion
This wound would be classified as
an abrasion
a laceration
an amputation
a puncture wound
The first step in treating a minor wound would be to wash & disinfect the wound to remove all dirt and debris.
True
False
Appearing dazed or confused, being disoriented and/or amnesia are all symptoms of
(a)
If a person experiences a hard knock or forceful impact, particularly to the head, it is reasonable to suspect a concussion. As long as the person is conscious, treatment should include:
Assess for spinal injury symptoms, call triple zero, take note of symptoms, do not leave alone.
Start compressions and rescue breaths immediately
Perform TOTAPS and allow them to return to play/activity if they pass the skills test
RICER
If a person is unconscious after experiencing a forceful impact or injury to the head, as a first aider you should:
Commence CPR immediately
Do not touch the patient. Call for help and wait
Stop the activity around them, assess airway/breathing - if not breathing normally, commence CPR, if breathing normally then align and immobilise spine/neck and gently roll on side, ensuring airway is clear while you wait for ambulance.
Control the bleeding, apply ice to the head, then move into recovery position.
RICER stands for
rest, immobilise, compress, elevate, refer
run, ice, compress, elevate, refer
rest, ice, CPR, elevate, refer
rest, ice, compress, elevate, refer
The process for returning to play after a sporting injury is called
TOTAPS
RICER
CPR
DRSABCD
When applying the TOTAPS procedure, the sports medicine officer should move the injured limb first, and then ask the player to move the injured limb.
True
False
