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PCAI exam 2
Information for PCAI exam 2 (chapter 8 p.2)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Shock is... | Always possible with any injury or emergency situation |
| What should you do when someone goes in shock? | Continue to monitor and recognize signs/symptoms |
| What are the signs/symptoms of shock | Low blood pressure, rapid weak pulse, becomes drowsy or unconscious, shallow and rapid breathing, pale, cool, clammy skin, loss of body function |
| What is secondary survey? | Can be completed after life-threatening injury has been ruled out |
| On/off field inspection | Usually performed by ATC or physician, but a coach in some cases |
| Vital signs | Check pulse, breathing, blood pressure, temperature, skin condition, pupils, sensory, and motor control. |
| history questions, inspections, and palpatations | Assess seriousness of injury, plan of care, call 911 or wait, and what is next |
| Emergency action plan (EAP) | Specific to each sport |
| What might an EAP include for a specific sport? | Where is the AED? Who and what equipment will be there? |
| What does an EAP include? | Procedure/policy for equipment removal, familiar with 911 format, gates/keys, annual meetings/designated person for transportation (injury consent), healthcare/contact records |
| On-site injury assessment | What is done prior to an acting decision can be made and is quick and thorough |
| Primary survey | rule out life-threatening problems |
| Secondary survey | Specific look into the injury |