Spinal And Orthopedic Trauma Exam
Questions With A+ Rated Answers 2025
What is a sprain?
A stretched or torn ligament
A stretched or torn tendon
A stretched or torn organ
A stretched or torn muscle -
correct answer ✅A stretched or torn ligament
In orthopedic trauma, what does CSM stand for?
Circulation, sensation, motor function
Cardiac system maintenance
Color, symptoms, measurement
Capillary systolic median -
correct answer ✅Circulation, sensation, motor function
When removing a helmet from a patient who is also wearing
eyeglasses, at what point should you remove the glasses?
Before the helmet is removed
, Spinal And Orthopedic Trauma Exam
Questions With A+ Rated Answers 2025
After the helmet is removed
The glasses should not be removed. -
correct answer ✅Before the helmet is removed
Which of the following is true about removing a closed-face helmet
from a patient with suspected spinal trauma?
The patient is immobilized on a backboard first, and then the
helmet may slowly be removed.
The helmet should be removed in one swift motion and then the c-
spine is stabilized immediately after removal.
The helmet should be removed halfway, then neck support is
repositioned, and then the helmet is removed completely. -
correct answer ✅The helmet should be removed halfway, then
neck support is repositioned, and then the helmet is removed
completely.
Why is it important for spinal trauma patients to answer questions
verbally rather than shaking their head "yes" or "no"?
Shaking the head may damage the c-spine.
Questions With A+ Rated Answers 2025
What is a sprain?
A stretched or torn ligament
A stretched or torn tendon
A stretched or torn organ
A stretched or torn muscle -
correct answer ✅A stretched or torn ligament
In orthopedic trauma, what does CSM stand for?
Circulation, sensation, motor function
Cardiac system maintenance
Color, symptoms, measurement
Capillary systolic median -
correct answer ✅Circulation, sensation, motor function
When removing a helmet from a patient who is also wearing
eyeglasses, at what point should you remove the glasses?
Before the helmet is removed
, Spinal And Orthopedic Trauma Exam
Questions With A+ Rated Answers 2025
After the helmet is removed
The glasses should not be removed. -
correct answer ✅Before the helmet is removed
Which of the following is true about removing a closed-face helmet
from a patient with suspected spinal trauma?
The patient is immobilized on a backboard first, and then the
helmet may slowly be removed.
The helmet should be removed in one swift motion and then the c-
spine is stabilized immediately after removal.
The helmet should be removed halfway, then neck support is
repositioned, and then the helmet is removed completely. -
correct answer ✅The helmet should be removed halfway, then
neck support is repositioned, and then the helmet is removed
completely.
Why is it important for spinal trauma patients to answer questions
verbally rather than shaking their head "yes" or "no"?
Shaking the head may damage the c-spine.
