First Aid and Sport Safety Final (With correct solutions)

Modifications necessary for heat acclimatization. correct answers Exercise during the cooler times of the day. Practice without the use of protective equipment. Have proper medical care on site. Prepare and plan ahead of time in the event that there is an instance of EHS. Medical coverage for strength and conditioning sessions. correct answers Common sport-related brain injuries including concussions. Who is at risk, what you should know and what are the causes and symptoms. correct answers Cerebral Concussion: caused by direct impacts to the head (body tackle or rear end car collision) by impulse forces transmitted to the head through impacts. Diffuse Brain Injury (Diffuse Axonal Injury): can disrupt the brainstem centers responsible for breathing, heart rate, and wakefulness. Symptoms: headache, nausea, etc. Causes of cervical spine injuries. What are the causes and who is at risk? correct answers Motor vehicle accidents, falls, violent acts, sport and recreation injuries, diseases, etc. Falls: spinal cord injury after age 65 is most common Diseases: people who have cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and inflammation of the spinal cord are at higher risk. Vehicle accidents: motorcyclists are most at risk. Causes/symptoms of lightning injuries. correct answers causes: direct strike "splash" from nearby objects, ground strike, or EMP or electromagnetic pulse from close by strikes. Symptoms: hearing or vision loss, fast/irregular heartbeat or chest pain, headache, confusion, dizziness, shortness of breath, skin burns, muscle pain, stiffness, temporary paralysis.