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Average breaths for a child/infant ranges between ___ to ___ per minute:

Axial loading is the most common mechanism of CSI and can often be avoided by proper instruction technique in football.

Pain in the lower right abdominal quadrant, positive rebound test at McBurney’s point, abdominal rigidity, elevated WBC and nausea could be:

SIS occurs with all EXCEPT:

Metabolic shock is due to an allergic reaction and is caused by pipe failure.

Rapid Trauma Assessment also includes DCAP-BTLS which stands for Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Puncture/Penetrations – Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, and Swelling.

Pupil tests include checking for:

Pain in the lower right abdominal quadrant, positive rebound test at McBurney’s point, abdominal rigidity, elevated WBC and nausea could be:

To determine retrograde amnesia, the AT should include questions or information about events after the injury.

Home care of a concussed athlete includes being awakened at night periodically to check for decreased level of consciousness and persistent or worsening symptoms following LOC, amnesia, or significant symptoms at bedtime.