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Unit 8: Emergency Preparedness — Final exam

Question 12 • Sports Medicine 1a

The team physician says that the coach has gone into shock. What is the MOST appropriate action the physician can take to help treat the coach?

Answer
A
Place a plastic bag of ice on the back of the coach’s neck.
B
Administer an EpiPen to the coach’s upper thigh.
C
Position the coach on their back and elevate their legs.
D
Perform CPR on the coach until EMS arrives.

Explanation

For a person in shock, have them lie on their back and raise their legs, if doing so does not cause pain or worsen an injury. This can help maintain blood flow to vital organs while emergency medical help is contacted. An ice bag and an EpiPen are not general treatments for shock, and CPR is only used if the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

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