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Scenario:

You have been selected to organize the medical services for a local Olympic-style triathlon to be held over the 4th of July weekend.

Question 1

BOOKMARK

What questions should you ask when gathering information to determine the appropriate number of medical personnel needed to provide care for triathlon participants?

Select all that apply.

Prompt

Response

"How many athletes will be participating?"

"300."

"How large of an area will the race course cover?"

"1-mile open water swim, three laps on a 9-mile bike loop, and a 6.2-mile run through city streets."

"What is the typical weather for that week of the year?"

"High 80s with high humidity."

"What time does the race start?"

"6:00 a.m."

"What is the projected duration of the event?"

"Less than 3 hours and 30 minutes."

"How many miles is it from the race course to the closest Level 1 trauma center?"

"25 miles; the race location will not be adjusted based on this information."

"How many transition stations will there be?"

"Two transition stations with medical tents."

"How many athletes were treated by the medical staff last year?"

"Last year's race director didn't keep those records."

"Is there a list of the supplies ordered last year, and were there any supplies left over?"

"No one has a list of what was ordered, but there are some boxes of supplies in storage."

"Where are water stations located on the race course?"

"Water stations are located in these locations: one at each transition station, two equidistant apart on the bike course, and one every mile and a half on the running course."

"Will there be a radio station broadcasting music on the course?"

"Yes."

Scenario:

You have been selected to organize the medical services for a local Olympic-style triathlon to be held over the 4th of July weekend. What actions should you take to organize this large-scale athletic event?

Question 2

BOOKMARK

Various qualified medical and allied healthcare professionals have volunteered to assist with this athletic event. Based on their qualifications, you must assign these volunteers to the most appropriate locations on the course. Where should you station each volunteer?

Using your mouse, click on the available providers and drag them to the appropriate locations where they would be best qualified to provide care during the event. Some providers may be used in more than one column. Please note that you may need to scroll through the toolbar to view all the available locations.

Orthopedic resident
Medical student
Emergency department physician
Trauma nurse
Physician assistant for a general surgeon
Medical director
Emergency medical technician
Firefighter
Family practice physician
Certified athletic trainer
Obstetrics / gynecology nurse
Athletic training student
Coast guard medic

Scenario:

Question 3

BOOKMARK

You must assign roles and responsibilities to the event volunteers. Match the tasks with the medical or allied healthcare volunteer who is qualified to perform them.

Using your mouse, click on a task and drag it to the appropriate column. Please note that you may need to scroll through the toolbar to view all the available options.

Oversee care of athletes
Assign race-time roles and responsibilities
Document treatment provided in the medical tent
Assign locations for medical personnel on the race course and at the start/finish line
Determine need for transport to emergency facility
Unpack and organize supplies in the medical tent
Make ice bags
Discharge athletes from medical services
Create a list of needed supplies
Triage athletes
Package patients for transport to the healthcare facility
Stock tents with water bottles, fruit, and snacks
Provide on-course care in mobile units
Treat nonemergency musculoskeletal injuries
Provide care of athletes at the finish line and in transition areas
Communicate with media
Assist athletes with prerace treatments
Collect demographic information on all athletes being treated

Scenario:

Question 4

BOOKMARK

You have been asked by the race director to submit a list prioritizing your medical supply needs for the race. How should you prioritize the categories of medical supplies?

Select the categories that are appropriate and then place your selections in priority order. Some of the supplies listed may not be used. Please note that you may need to scroll through the toolbar to view all the available options.

Emergency equipment (e.g., automated external defibrillator [AED], bag-valve mask, oxygen, immersion tub)
Immediate treatment supplies (e.g., ice bags, eye wash, IV fluids)
Electrical therapeutic modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation)
Taping supplies (e.g., tape, prewrap, padding)
Rehabilitation equipment (e.g., exercise bands, plyoballs, weights)
Injury evaluation equipment (e.g., otoscope, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer)
Basic first aid supplies (e.g., gloves, gauze, band-aids)

Scenario:

Question 5

BOOKMARK

You have decided to determine what medical supplies are needed for this event. Which items should be included on your list of needed supplies?

Select all that apply.

Portable ultrasound

Crutches

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit

Plyoballs

Automated external defibrillator

Splints

Gauze

Massage lotion

Gloves

Sharps container

Biohazard bags

Eye wash

TheraBand

Swimmer’s ear drops

IV fluids

Otoscope

Glucometer

Sting/bite relief gel

Pulse oximeter

Oxygen

Urinalysis strips (Chemstrips)

Skin lube

Rectal thermometer

Emergency tooth-preserving system (Save-A-Tooth)

Sphygmomanometer

Functional ankle brace

Stethoscope

Sling

Ice bags

Lidocaine

Adhesive bandages

Over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen

Tape and prewrap

Portable hydrocollator

Suture materials

Stopwatch

Heart rate monitor

Foam roller

Full-body submersion tub

Nebulizer

Scenario:

Question 6

BOOKMARK

You need to determine where all the medical supplies will be located during the event. How should you distribute the supplies?

Using your mouse, click and drag each supply to the location where it will be most needed during the event. Some supplies may be used in more than one column. Please note that you may need to scroll through the toolbar to view all the available options.

Nebulizer
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
Otoscope
Glucometer
Basic first aid supplies
Crutches
Taping supplies
IV fluids
Full-body immersion tub

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Question Number	Your Score	Possible Score	Answer Key
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2	0	20	View Answer Key
3	0	17	View Answer Key
4	0	5	View Answer Key
5	0	28	View Answer Key
6	0	15	View Answer Key
Total Points	0	94
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