Sports Medicine First Aid Exam 2023 with complete solution graded A+

A victim with a spinal injury may have— - inability to movement or feel on one side of the body A person exposed for a long time to very hot and humid weather has very hot, dry and red skin. You would suspect: - heat stroke What is the name for a wound with jagged edges through the skin epidermis and deeper into the dermis? - laceration The best action to take for a victim of heatstroke is to: - cool the victim by spraying or sponging the skin with cold water A stroke occurs when: - blood vessels to the brain rupture or become plugged To control severe bleeding from a wound, apply pressure: - directly on the wound Call 9-1-1 for a victim having a seizure— - if the victim is not known to have epilepsy Which of the following are signs and symptoms of an infected wound? - if the wound swells, becomes reddened, warm to touch, develops throbbing pain, has a pus discharge, and/or one or more red streaks may appear from the wound to the heart First aiders should normally wait for advance emergency professionals to arrive, before moving a victim with a possible spinal injury, but in the meantime what is the most important thing to do? - stabilize them against any movement in the position you found them Epilepsy is a common neurological condition sometimes manifested as a disorder called: - a seizureThe proper method for removing a bee's stinger is to: - scrape it out with a dull object like a credit card or long finger nail An area of skin burned by contact with a liquid chemical should be flushed with running water for how long? - at least 20 minutes If the injury has resulted in protruding abdominal organs, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: - try to replace them within the abdomen Provide care for muscle strains and contusions by first: - RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation Although you should understand the general first aid guidelines for poisoning, you should seek the specific details for each case from: - the label on the container, an MSDS, and the local poison control center The common signs and symptoms of asthma include— - wheezing and difficulty breathing If the victim of a bee sting has previously experienced moderate to severe reactions to stings, he/she should be advised to: - find the location of their EpiPen®, go to a medical facility as soon as possible, and remove the stinger if visible The first priority at the scene of an electrical injury is to: - prevent injury to rescuers and bystanders If there is no thermometer, you can compare the victim's temperature with your temperature by putting the back of your hand on what body part? - neck and/or forehead Treatment of minor burns includes the application of: - lightly running cool water, meaning water that isn't powerful enough to see white bubbles What injury results when a joint comes apart and stays apart? - dislocation