Situation: Rachel is trying to catch a football and falls down the stairs. Her neck is punctured by a nail, her ankle appeared to twist under her, and her leg falls on a shovel.
Symptoms: There is pain and numbness around her neck, pain on her leg, she felt a pop in her ankle, along with pain and stiffness.
History: Two previous sprained ankles, otherwise everything goes along with falling down the stairs.
Quiz:
1. Should the responder remove the soaked through gauze on the neck and replace it with a fresh one?
2. T/F: The responder should ice the ankle.
3. T/F: The responder should raise the head to minimize blood loss from the neck.
4. When dealing with the position of ankle, the responder should:
a. Ask the athlete to try and walk on it to see if it hurts.
b. Move the ankle for the athlete.
c. Immobilize the ankle.
d. Raise the leg.
5. T/F: Since the responder knows the person, there is no need to wear gloves.
6. T/F: When the Medical help arrives, the responder should list off the injuries he thinks the victim has.
7. The responder should apply ice for _______ minutes.
8. What should the responder do with the nail stuck inside the neck?
9. T/F: Since none of these injuries appear to be life threatening, the responder should drive the person to the hospital after he wraps up the nail and calms the victim.
10. Within the first minute, the responder should:
a. Make sure the scene is safe.
b. Ask if he can help the victim.
c. Call 911.
d. All of the above
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