Management

Question 1 of 11

1. Question

The most important part of managing a suspected Spinal Cord Injury is:

Suspecting it exists based on the mechanism of injury
To make sure someone more responsible is in charge
Correct sizing of the cervical collar
Knowing the level of injury based on the signs and symptoms
Early use of Oxygen therapy

Question 2 of 11

2. Question

Which of the following should NOT be used to support decision-making in respect of suspected Spinal Cord Injury:

Common sense
NEXUS Rule
Canadian C Spine Rule
SPINAL mnemonic
Bystanders opinions

Question 3 of 11

3. Question

Your first priority at any incident, is always:

Airway
Response
Danger
Circulation
Spinal Injury

Question 4 of 11

4. Question

In which position would you place an unconscious casualty with suspected spinal injuries and airway complications?

On the back with legs elevated
On the side, supporting head and neck during movement
On the back
On the chest with head turned to the side
Reverse Haines Position

Question 5 of 11

5. Question

The first step of the primary assessment of any patient is……

Cervical spine immobilisation
Haemorrhage control
Circulatory assessment
Airway assessment
Take your own pulse

Question 6 of 11

6. Question

If a patient is “knocked out” for less than 60 seconds following a fall, it is usually
NOT necessary to apply a cervical collar.

True
False

Question 7 of 11

7. Question

If there is any doubt as to the presence of a Spinal Cord Injury……

Use your best judgement
Ask someone better qualified
Wait ‘til the ambulance arrives
Presume no, since these injuries are rare
Assume that one exists and take all precautions

Question 8 of 11

8. Question

Manual Inline Support means:

Holding the patient’s hand (manually)
Supporting the neck from below
Supporting the neck in the neutral position with your hands
Supporting the neck from above

Question 9 of 11

9. Question

If the neck can be easily returned to the neutral position without increasing the patient’s symptoms you should do so:

True
False

Question 10 of 11

10. Question

Spinal fractures do not need to be immobilised above as well as below the site of injury, because the other vertebrae will hold them in position:

True
False

Question 11 of 11

11. Question

Which of the following is NOT true: suspected Spinal Cord Injuries should be immobilised……………

Once resuscitation has been completed
At, above and below the level of injury
Whether or not you have specific equipment
Only if the neck can be moved to the neutral position
Before moving the patient unless they or you are in imminent danger

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