Chapter 23 Terms

Question 1

Cerebrospinal fluid

Answer 1

A clear fluid that flows within the ventricles of the brain and around the brain and spinal cord.

Question 2

Cervical collar

Answer 2

A commercially produced rigid device that is positioned around the neck to limit movement of the head and neck.
AKA c-collar

Question 3

Concussion

Answer 3

A temporary loss of brain function caused by a blow to the head.

Question 4

In-line stabilization

Answer 4

A technique used to minimize movement and align the patient’s head and neck with the spine.

Question 5

Manual stabilization

Answer 5

A technique used to achieve spinal motion restriction by manually supporting the patient’s head and neck in the position found without the use of any equipment.

Question 6

Spinal column

Answer 6

The series of vertebrae extended from the base of the skill to the tip of the tailbone (coccyx).
AKA the spine.

Question 7

Spinal cord

Answer 7

A cylindrical structure extending from the base of the skull to the lower back, consisting mainly of nerve cells and protected by the spinal column.

Question 8

Spinal motion restriction

Answer 8

A collective term that includes all methods and techniques used to limit the movement of the spinal column of a patient with a suspected spinal injury.