An Athlete Goes Down on the Football Field During a Practice

question 37

Multiple Choice

An athlete goes down on the football field during a practice after colliding with another player.When you arrive,you realize the athlete is lying prone and is unconscious.What is your primary concern?

• A) Rolling the athlete over
• B) Activating EMS
• C) Calling the physician
• D) Assessing the athlete's ABCs

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