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When the signs and symptoms of spinal nerve damage are present in a victim
A: movement of the head or neck could make the injury worse.
B: there is no chance that the victim's condition will improve.
C: the victim can be moved without concern for causing additional damage.
D: the victim's head should be moved in line with the body. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A: movement of the head or neck could make the injury worse.
Which of the following is not a risk factor for a spinal injury?
A: Unexplained redness of the face
B: A bicycle crash
C: An injured victim who is intoxicated
D: Tingling in the hands or feet - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A: Unexplained redness of
the face
What is the first step in assessing a victim for head and spinal injuries?
A: Check the victim's head.
B: Check the neck for deformity, swelling and pain.
C: Touch the victim's fingers, and ask the victim if the sensation feels normal.
D: Touch the victim's toes, and ask the victim if the sensation feels normal. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A: Check the victims head
What is the first step in caring for a responsive victim with signs and symptoms of a
brain injury?
A: Have the victim lie down.
B: Call 9-1-1, and monitor the victim's condition until help arrives.
C: Keep the victim still, and protect him or her from becoming chilled or overheated.
D: Support the head and neck if you suspect a spinal injury. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A: Have the victim lie down
What is the first step in caring for an unresponsive victim with signs and symptoms of a
brain injury?
A: Call 9-1-1.
B: Check the victim's breathing.
C: Control serious bleeding, and cover any wounds with a dressing.
D: Move the victim into the recovery position. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A: Call 9-1-1
,You have a responsive victim with signs and symptoms of a head injury. How should
you perform spinal motion restriction?
A: Hold the victim's head with both hands to restrict movement of neck or spine.
B: Apply a splint straight up along the victim's spine.
C: Ask the victim not to move.
D: Move the victim into the recovery position. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A: Hold the
victim's head with both hands to restrict movement of neck or spine.
You need to perform a log roll on a victim with a spinal injury. What is the first step?
A: Hold the victim's head with your hands over the victim's ears.
B: Keep the legs, hips, back, neck and head aligned.
C: Support the victim's head in the new side position.
D: The first aider at the victim's head directs other rescuers to roll the victim. -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A: Hold the victim's head with your hands over the victim's
ears.
A victim has fallen from a ladder. The victim is responsive. Your physical examination
reveals no signs of spinal injury. Therefore, it is safe to let the victim get up.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>False
If you suspect an unresponsive victim who is breathing normally may have a spinal
injury, you should not move the victim unless it is necessary.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>True
If you suspect that a victim has a brain injury, you should allow him or her to drink water
if thirsty.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>False
If the spinal cord is severed by an injury, it will eventually grow back and lost function
will be restored.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>False
If you suspect that victim has a spinal injury, you should move the victim's head to put it
in line with the body.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>False
When performing spinal motion restriction on a victim with a suspected spinal injury, you
should not pull on the neck.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>True
When performing a log roll on a victim with a spinal injury, you must keep the head in
line with the body at all times.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>True
A strained muscle in the lower back is usually an emergency because it causes a spinal
injury.
, True or False - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>False
You believe a victim may have a flail chest. What is the next care step you should take?
A: Have the victim sit in a position for the easiest breathing.
B: Call 9-1-1.
C: Position the victim lying on his or her injured side to give more support to the flail
area.
D: Splint the flail area with a small pillow or thick padding loosely bandaged in place. -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A: Have the victim sit in a position for the easiest breathing.
You have determined a victim has a sucking chest wound. Your next care step should
be to -
A: put a sterile dressing around the wound, but do not block airflow.
B: call 9-1-1.
C: cover the dressing with a plastic wrap or bag to make an airtight seal.
D: position the victim lying down, inclined toward the injured side. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A: put a sterile dressing around the wound, but do not block airflow.
You believe a responsive victim may have a closed abdominal injury. What is the next
care step you should take?
A: Carefully position the victim on his or her back, and loosen any tight clothing.
B: Position the victim in the recovery position.
C: Call 9-1-1.
D: Treat the victim for shock, and monitor the victim's breathing. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A: Carefully position the victim on his or her back, and loosen any tight
clothing.
You have determined a victim has an open abdominal injury. Your next care step should
be to-
A: lay the victim on his or her back, and loosen any tight clothing.
B: treat the victim for shock.
C: cover the dressing with a large, occlusive dressing or plastic wrap, taped loosely in
place.
D: cover the wound with a dry, non-adherent dressing. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A:
lay the victim on his or her back, and loosen any tight clothing.
You believe a victim may have a pelvic fracture. What is the next care step you should
take.
A: Support the victim in the position found.
B: Call 9-1-1.
C: Immobilize the victim's legs by padding between the legs, and then bandaging them
together.
D: Treat the victim for shock. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A: Support the victim in the
position found.
Often, the only symptom of a closed abdominal injury is pain.