sports med test 3

EAP PPE BP and puls

what is an emergency action plan?

a formal plan outlining what to do in a medical emergency

what are the four categories of an EAP

emergency personnel, equipment, transport, and communication

what are the roles of athletic training staff personnel which must be considered to ensure proper implantation of the EAP?

equipment grabber, gate openers, crowd control, emergency personnel contacters and 1st responders

what distinguishes medical emergencies and medical non emergencies?

danger to life and/or limb

what is the medical definition of shock?

not enough blood to vital organs

what are the three types of shock discussed in class?

hypovolemic, cardiogenic, and vasodilatory

what is an emergency medical card?

a card with basic medical informations/instructions

what is the flash to bang method?

a method for determining how far away lightning is

what is the flash to bang equation

(# of seconds from flash to bang) / 5 = (# of miles away the lightning is)

how close does lighting have to be to have an outdoor athletic event cancled?

6 miles

is it safe to perform CPR on somebody just struck by lightning?

yep

what does a sling psychrometer a measure?

temperature and humidity

what is aclimitaziation

getting athletes used to heat before practice

what’s the correct method for palpating a pulse?

use the pads of three fingers lunes up and press, take measure that adds to 60s

what is pulse measured in?

BPM

what type arteries can be palpated?

superficial/surface

which artery is commonly used when taking blood pressure in the arm?

brachial

what is hypothermia?

lower core temperature (below 95F)

what is the proper hypothermia treatment?

warm the core, not the extremities

what’s the proper treatment for skin freezing conditions? (frostnip/bite)

warm the affected areas

what is hyperthermia?

core temperature too hot (101.3F)

what are the heat related illnesses learnt in class, from least to most severe?

heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponaturimia

which of the heat illnesses doesn’t necessarily involve hyperthermia?

hyponaturimia

what’s the acronym for the health assessment given to an athlete before sport participation?

PPE (preparticipation physical evaluation)

how long before the sports season should a PPE be done?

6 weeks

what are the required portions of a PPE?

medical history, general physician’s exam, and medical clearance

what are the goals of a PPE?

1) To determine the general health of the athlete (to get a baseline)

2) To determine defects which could limit sport participation

3) To determine conditions which might predispose an athlete to injury

4) To determine the optimal level of performance of the athlete

5) To classify the athlete according to individual qualifications

6) To fulfill legal/insurance requirements

7) To evaluate the physical maturation level of younger athletes

8) To evaluate fitness/performance level and areas for possible improvement prior to

participation

9) To access what provisions will be needed to allow students with specific health issues to

participate.

10) To provide a time to discuss specific health issues with the athlete.

11) To establish a doctor-patient rapport.

what’s another name for a sphygmomanometer?

the blood pressure cuff

what’s the normal resting heart rate for an adult?

72 bpm

how does conditioning affect heart rate?

slows it down (less, but more efficient beats)

what’s the normal resting blood pressure for an adult?

120/80

what’s high blood pressure? (hypertenstion)

130/90

what’s low blood pressure? (hypotension)

90/60

systolic blood pressure

pressure when the heart beats

diastolic blood pressure

pressure when the heart is between beats

what are some possible causes for a heart murmur?

septal defect (backwash), a leaky valve, or narrowed blood vessels

what’s auscultation?

listening to parts of the body with a stethoscope

what’s indexing blood pressure?

taking measurements of blood pressure

what are three factors to consider when deciding if outdoor practice is safe?

humidity, temperature, and wind

why is electrolyte replenishment necessary with regards to practicing in the heat?

preventing hyponeutremia