Question 1

When developing an emergency action plan, the plan may vary for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Depending on venue
B)   Depending on whether the venue is a game or a practice
C)   Depending on location and type of equipment required
D)   Depending on the need for the physicians to be present
E)   All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following are key elements to consider with respect to communication in preparation for emergency situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Having emergency numbers and contacts posted by the telephone
B)   Posting driving directions to the facilities and venues next to the phone
C)   Making sure that all telephone (land line or mobile)  are functional at a given venue
D)   Having backup communication equipment plans in case of equipment failure
E)   All of the above

Question 3

As athletic trainers, which of the following are reasons why an emergency action plan (EAP)  should be developed and put in place?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is a legal requirement.
B)   Health-care professionals are measured by the standard of care that they provide in emergency situations.
C)   We must anticipate the possibility of an emergency situation.
D)   Athletic trainers have a duty to have an EAP in place and to practice it regularly.
E)   All of the above

Question 4

Joe has been working as an athletic trainer for 10 years. He prides himself on being prepared. When considering Joe's level of experience and his level of preparedness, which scenario demonstrates Joe's inability to focus on the keys of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Joe made sure the batteries were charged and that he had good reception on his cell phone.
B)   Joe always relies on his cell phone for communication, and when out on the playing fields does not have a land-based phone in close proximity.
C)   Joe has spent a considerable amount of time coordinating his emergency action plan with emergency medical services (EMS)  and spends considerable time on communication.
D)   A & B
E)   B & C

Question 5

The CARE portion of CHECK-CALL-CARE must include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   monitoring vital signs
B)   calming and reassuring the injured person
C)   immobilizing the patient and the injured area
D)   assessing the injury
E)   All of the above

Question 6

Who should be responsible for the retrieval of emergency equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)   An athletic training student familiar with equipment location
B)   An individual familiar with the type of specific equipment that is necessary
C)   The team physician
D)   A & B
E)   B & C D

Question 7

Which of the following members of the emergency team can serve as a first responder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Athletic trainers
B)   Team physicians
C)   Athletic training students
D)   Coaches
E)   All of the above

Question 8

When should emergency medical services (EMS)  be activated?

Accepted Answer

A)   When transportation is not already present at location of the emergency
B)   When EMS is not at the scene
C)   When the situation is deemed an emergency
D)   A, B, & C
E)   B & C only

Question 9

When considering the CHECK-CALL-CARE system, which of the following elements fall within the CHECK and CARE components of the system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keeping the athlete from moving
B)   Utilizing a properly stocked kit and automated external defibrillator (AE
D)   if necessary
C)   Monitoring vital signs
D)   A & B
E)   A & C

Question 10

The roles of the emergency team include ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   immediate care
B)   long term care
C)   activation of EMS
D)   Two of the above options are correct.
E)   All of the above options are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following roles need to be assigned when preparing an emergency action plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Activation of emergency medical services (EMS) 
B)   Equipment retrieval
C)   Responsibility of opening gates and directing EMS
D)   Immediate care
E)   All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following are important pieces of documentation that are needed as part of the emergency action plan (EAP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Athlete emergency information card
B)   Individual injury evaluation form
C)   Designation of an individual responsible for documenting events of the emergency situation
D)   Documentation on the rehearsal and training of the EAP
E)   All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statements is false when considering an emergency action plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   It should be developed by organizational or institutional personnel.
B)   It should be extremely detailed and in depth in order to facilitate prompt appropriate action.
C)   Development should take place in consultation with emergency medical services.
D)   It can often have an impact on the outcome of an injury situation.
E)   All of the above statements are false. B

Question 14

Equipment for an emergency situation includes ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a cell phone
B)   a first aid kit
C)   a bag valve mask
D)   a spine board
E)   All of the above

Question 15

First responders should be trained in the use of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   CPR and AED
B)   First aid
C)   Disease prevention and transmission
D)   All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is not a role that must be assigned when preparing an emergency action plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retrieval of emergency equipment
B)   Activation of emergency medical services (EMS) 
C)   Responsibility of opening gates and directing EMS
D)   Going with the athlete to the hospital
E)   All of the above must be assigned

Question 17

You are traveling to an away contest with your soccer team. You know that you have an emergency action plan (EAP)  in place for your facility but are unaware of what your host will have in place. What should you do with respect to the EAP at the unfamiliar venue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Identify communication with emergency medical services (EMS)  for that location
B)   Rely on the host team having an EAP in place
C)   Identify the nearest emergency facility and emergency transportation
D)   A & C
E)   A, B, & C D

Question 18

What is an emergency action plan (EAP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   A plan designed to ensure the best possible care
B)   A plan used to help manage life-threatening injuries and illness
C)   A plan designed to inform various personnel of their function in the event of an emergency
D)   All of the above

Question 19

Is the following statement true or false? One-half of all athletes suffer an injury during their athletic career.

Accepted Answer

A)   True
B)   False
C)   Cannot be determined from the information provided

Question 20

Which of the following must be assigned when preparing an emergency action plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Performing a secondary assessment
B)   Activation of emergency medical services (EMS) 
C)   Responsibility of opening gates and directing EMS
D)   Immediate care
E)   All of the above

Exam 1: Organization Administration of Emergency Care

When developing an emergency action plan, the plan may vary for which of the following reasons?

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Which of the following are key elements to consider with respect to communication in preparation for emergency situations?

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As athletic trainers, which of the following are reasons why an emergency action plan (EAP) should be developed and put in place?

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Joe has been working as an athletic trainer for 10 years. He prides himself on being prepared. When considering Joe's level of experience and his level of preparedness, which scenario demonstrates Joe's inability to focus on the keys of communication?

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The CARE portion of CHECK-CALL-CARE must include ________.

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Who should be responsible for the retrieval of emergency equipment?

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Which of the following members of the emergency team can serve as a first responder?

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When should emergency medical services (EMS) be activated?

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When considering the CHECK-CALL-CARE system, which of the following elements fall within the CHECK and CARE components of the system?

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The roles of the emergency team include ____________.

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Which of the following roles need to be assigned when preparing an emergency action plan?

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Which of the following are important pieces of documentation that are needed as part of the emergency action plan (EAP) ?

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Which of the following statements is false when considering an emergency action plan?

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Equipment for an emergency situation includes ___________.

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First responders should be trained in the use of which of the following?

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Which of the following is not a role that must be assigned when preparing an emergency action plan?

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You are traveling to an away contest with your soccer team. You know that you have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place for your facility but are unaware of what your host will have in place. What should you do with respect to the EAP at the unfamiliar venue?

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What is an emergency action plan (EAP) ?

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Is the following statement true or false? One-half of all athletes suffer an injury during their athletic career.

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Which of the following must be assigned when preparing an emergency action plan?

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