Nessie and Cyrie were playing basketball on a rainy day in May at the local park. Nessie was going up for a lay-up when Cyrie was attempting to get the ball. When attempting to get the ball Cyrie's knee went into Nessie's back and Nessie's mometum was moving forward resulting in Nessie's head hitting the pole. When she went down, she scraped her knee on the pavement.
-head injury-concussion
-skin problems-abrasion on the knee
-internal organ injury-bruised kidney
Feeling dizzy, having slight ringing in her ears, and have a mild headache show that the athlete has a mild concussion. (However, even though it is mild, that does not mean to be less cautious. Concussions are very dangerous and they are not something to be handled lightly.) Concussions are caused by a direct blow to the head. When an athlete is suffering from a bruised kidney the athlete would be feeling pain at the slight of the blow for the early stage, and would be feeling faint and the pain moving from the sight of the injury to the lower back, outside thighs, or the front pelvic area for the advanced (life-threatening) stage. Bruised kidneys occur from a direct blow to the lower back. (On site of where the kidneys are located.) When the athlete is feeling pain, tightness or pulling sensation in the affected area, or a burning sensation at the site of the injury, the athlete has an abrasion. Abrasions are caused from sliding or falling against a rough or hard surface.
You cannot see in the picture:*THE ATHLETE'S PUPILS ARE DIALATED.*
Quiz Questions:
1. If you come across this scene you should:
A. Call 911.
B. Ask the athlete if you can help them.
C. Call a doctor.
D. Keep walking, the athlete will be fine.
2. Nessie is feeling dizzy, having ringing in their ears, suffering from memory loss and is having blurred vision, what should you do first?
A. Perform a SAC evaluation.
B. Assign someone to monitor the athlete at all times, even if the athlete feels better.
C. Call 911.
D. Protect the athlete from further harm: Remove from activity.
3. If the symptoms and signs subside within 15 minutes, you should:
A. Redo the SAC assessment.
B. Send for emergency medical personnel.
C. Let the athlete return to activity.
C. Let the athlete return to activity.
D. Call the physician.
4. If Nessie is feeling pain to the lower back (where the blow occured), outer thighs, or front pelvis area and has pale skin, is vomiting and has an increased heart rate, you should:
A. Monitor and treat for shock.
B. Treat other injuries as needed.
C. Call 911 because the athlete in suffering from severe symptoms/signs.
D. Let a professional take care of it.
5. Since Nessie has pale/cool skin to the touch, what should you do first? (out of these choices)
A. Provide first aid care for bleeding.
B. Reassure the athlete.
C. Position the athlete appropriately.
D. Maintain normal body temperature.
6. When cleaning an abrasion, you should clean it with:
A. Antiseptic soap.
B. Alcohol.
C. Water.
D. Saliva.
7. When an athlete is suffering from a bruised kidney, you should NOT:
A. Let the athlete return to activity.
B. Let the athlete drink water.
C. Treat for shock.
D. Reassure the athlete.
8. As you wait for the ambulance to arrive, what do you do?
A. Text your friend, not really worried about the athlete.
B. You can leave since the ambulance is on their way.
C. Reassure the athlete, and keep a close eye on them.
D. Let the athlete return to activity.
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