First Aid- Sports Medicine
AED - ANS-automated external defibrillator
airway, breathing, circulation - ANS-what are the ABC's
anaphylaxis - ANS-a severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly,
and without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.
arterial bleeding - ANS-Bleeding from an artery, which is characterized by bright red blood that
is rapid, profuse, and difficult to control
asthma - ANS-A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing
difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.
bandage - ANS-Any material used to hold a dressing in place
bandage dressing - ANS-protective covering placed over a wound
chemical burn - ANS-A burn caused by strong, caustic chemicals damaging the skin.
choking - ANS-a complete blockage of the airway requiring immediate action
CPR - ANS-cardiopulmonary resuscitation
diabetes - ANS-A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone
required for the metabolism of sugar
electrical burn - ANS-A burn caused by contact with an electrical source, which allows an
electrical current to pass through the body.
Epinephrine Pen (Epi Pen) - ANS-take safety cap off
jam halfway btw hip &knee
hold 10 secs, rub spot after for 10 secs
Note time of injection
911= if worsens or delay of advanced help
eye injury - ANS-Place gauze pad or cloth over _____ and secure with a bandage
FAST (For a Stroke) stands for what? - ANS-Face
Arms
Speech
Time
first aid - ANS-the immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional
medical care can be provided
hyperglycemia - ANS-excessive sugar in the blood
hypoglycemia - ANS-abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
impaled object - ANS-An object such as a knife, splinter of wood, or glass that penetrates the
skin and remains in the body.
infection - ANS-Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
neck injury - ANS-You have just arrived on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a
compact car was struck from behind by a delivery truck. The driver of the delivery truck is
standing outside his vehicle talking to police when you arrive, but the driver of the car is still
seated in the driver's seat. You have noted moderate damage to the rear of the car. For which of
the following injuries should you have the highest level of suspicion?
AED - ANS-automated external defibrillator
airway, breathing, circulation - ANS-what are the ABC's
anaphylaxis - ANS-a severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly,
and without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.
arterial bleeding - ANS-Bleeding from an artery, which is characterized by bright red blood that
is rapid, profuse, and difficult to control
asthma - ANS-A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing
difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.
bandage - ANS-Any material used to hold a dressing in place
bandage dressing - ANS-protective covering placed over a wound
chemical burn - ANS-A burn caused by strong, caustic chemicals damaging the skin.
choking - ANS-a complete blockage of the airway requiring immediate action
CPR - ANS-cardiopulmonary resuscitation
diabetes - ANS-A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone
required for the metabolism of sugar
electrical burn - ANS-A burn caused by contact with an electrical source, which allows an
electrical current to pass through the body.
Epinephrine Pen (Epi Pen) - ANS-take safety cap off
jam halfway btw hip &knee
hold 10 secs, rub spot after for 10 secs
Note time of injection
911= if worsens or delay of advanced help
eye injury - ANS-Place gauze pad or cloth over _____ and secure with a bandage
FAST (For a Stroke) stands for what? - ANS-Face
Arms
Speech
Time
first aid - ANS-the immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional
medical care can be provided
hyperglycemia - ANS-excessive sugar in the blood
hypoglycemia - ANS-abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
impaled object - ANS-An object such as a knife, splinter of wood, or glass that penetrates the
skin and remains in the body.
infection - ANS-Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
neck injury - ANS-You have just arrived on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a
compact car was struck from behind by a delivery truck. The driver of the delivery truck is
standing outside his vehicle talking to police when you arrive, but the driver of the car is still
seated in the driver's seat. You have noted moderate damage to the rear of the car. For which of
the following injuries should you have the highest level of suspicion?
