Spinal immobilization- supine 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 over c-spine and directs assistant to maintain manual stabilization 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 an appropriately sized cervical collar

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Directs movement of the patient onto the board without compromising the integrity of the spine

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Applies padding to voids between the torso and the board, as necessary

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Immobilizes the patient’s torso to the long board

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Secures the patient’s legs to the board

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Evaluates and pads behind the patient’s head, as necessary

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Immobilizes the patient’s head to the board

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

Reassesses motor, sensory, and circulatory function in each extremity