Spinal immobilization- seated patient

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Takes or verbalizes standard precautions

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Candidate places/maintains head in the neutral in-line position

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Turns c-spine over and directs assistant to maintain manual immobilization of the head

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Assesses motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Applies appropriately sized cervical collar

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Positions the immobilization device behind the patient

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Secures the device to the patient’s torso and legs

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Evaluates torso fixation and adjusts as necessary

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Evaluates and pads behind the patient’s head as necessary

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Secures the patient’s head to the device

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Reassesses motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

Verbalizes moving and immobilizing the patient to a long board and reassessment of motor, sensory, and circulatory function in each extremity