If an athlete experiences a blow to the chest, what should you do?
a. Let the athlete continue to play; no special action is necessary.
b. Let the athlete continue to play, but monitor her.
c. Ask the coach to remove the athlete from play so you can check for any irregularities in the pulse rhythm.
d. Call EMS.
Question 2
Injuries to internal organs
a. may be evaluated and treated by a certified athletic trainer.
b. may be diagnosed by a certified athletic trainer.
c. must be evaluated and treated by a physician.
d. must be evaluated and treated by a surgeon.
Chest Configurations, Normal Adult, Barrel Chest, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Pneumonia. This common lung inflammation may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and is often d
Location of the heart in the chest cavity.
Stand in a doorway and hook your fingertips on both sides about chest level or lower.