TraumaQuestion 47 of 100
A patient with a suspected spinal injury who is breathing adequately should be:
a.Manually stabilized in a neutral, in-line position
b.Rapidly flexed to check range of motion
c.Placed prone immediately
d.Sat fully upright and asked to walk
Explanation
Suspected spinal injuries are managed with manual in-line stabilization keeping the head neutral until fully immobilized or cleared. Unnecessary movement risks worsening a spinal cord injury.
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