Luke, a 22-year-old college football player, forcefully landed on his head after being tackled from behind while running with the football. He reports severe neck pain, numbness below the neck, and an inability to move his arms or legs. Which of the following healthcare professionals would most likely be first on the scene to assess, stabilize, and prepare Luke for transport to the hospital?
A. Physician Assistant.
B. Nurse.
C. Physical Therapist.
D. Athletic Trainer.

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Answer:

i think the best  answer is Physician Assistant

Explanation:

The most likely healthcare professional to assess, stabilize, and prepare Luke. for transport to the hospital is the Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer are the medical professional providing training services, evaluating and treating injuries, providing first aid and planning rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. Athletic Trainer are in attendance to manage injuries that can occur.

A Nurse will definitely not be available during a football match. A Physician Assistant and Physical Therapist will not be in attendant during a football match as well.

The Athletic Trainer are usually equipped with to knowledge about the whole function of the body part. Even though the condition of Luke is likely to be Cervical Spinal Cord injury. The Athletic Trainer will have to stabilize Luke. and place in a position to prevent further damage till he is transferred to a neurological hospital.

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