Timedora
Free Practice Quiz Question List

4 Head and Spinal Injuries Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Head and Spinal Injuries, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

You see someone who may have a head or spinal injury after a crash. What should you do first?

  1. A

    Approach immediately and ask the person to stand

  2. B

    Check that the scene is safe before approaching

  3. C

    Move the person away from the scene before assessing them

  4. D

    Ask the person to test whether their neck can move

02
Choose one
1 point

A person with a possible spinal injury is waiting for emergency responders. Which action is appropriate while you continue care within your training?

  1. A

    Leave the person alone so they can rest

  2. B

    Give them food or drink to help them feel better

  3. C

    Stay with them, reassure them, and protect them from extreme temperatures

  4. D

    Encourage them to walk around to stay alert

03
Choose one
1 point

A person with a suspected spinal injury begins vomiting, making a position change necessary. What is the safest response?

  1. A

    Roll the person quickly by yourself, without supporting their head

  2. B

    Keep the person in the same position even if vomiting blocks the airway

  3. C

    Ask the person to sit up and move independently

  4. D

    Get assistance and reposition them carefully while maintaining alignment

04
True or false
1 point

True or false: A person may have a serious head or spinal injury even if there is no obvious wound.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: If someone remains awake after a blow to the head, repeated questions are not a warning sign.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Written response
1 point

What emergency number should be called for a significant injury or suspected spinal injury?

07
Written response
1 point

If you can do so without forcing the person's position, what should you do with your hands to limit head and neck movement?

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

Tell the person to stay . Leave them in the position found unless movement is needed for .

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

Leave a helmet in place unless it must be removed to provide or manage the .

10
Choose all
1 point

After a forceful impact, which findings are warning signs of a possible head, neck, or spinal injury? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Confusion or repeated questions

  2. B

    A small bruise on the knee after no head impact

  3. C

    Tingling or numbness

  4. D

    Blood or clear fluid from the ears or nose

  5. E

    Feeling thirsty after exercise

  6. F

    Changes in breathing

11
Choose all
1 point

While waiting for emergency responders, which monitoring actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Keep checking whether the person responds

  2. B

    Keep checking whether the person is breathing normally

  3. C

    Wait to mention changes until after responders leave

  4. D

    Tell emergency responders about changes in the person's condition

  5. E

    Leave the person alone to find out whether they can manage by themselves

12
Open ended
1 point

A person with a suspected spinal injury becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. What should you do, and how should you handle the concern about spinal movement?

13
Choose one
1 point

After a significant fall, a person is unusually drowsy and difficult to engage. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. A

    Wait to see whether the person develops every possible warning sign

  2. B

    Call 911 because altered responsiveness after a significant impact is a serious warning sign

  3. C

    Ask the person to walk to check whether they are injured

  4. D

    Move the person to a chair before calling for help

14
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a person with a suspected spinal injury says they feel able to stand, you should ask them to stand so you can assess their movement.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

15
Choose one
1 point

Which event should lead you to suspect a possible head, neck, or spinal injury?

  1. A

    A mild ankle twist while walking on level ground

  2. B

    A headfirst impact during a fall

  3. C

    A small paper cut on a finger

  4. D

    A brief muscle cramp after exercise

16
Choose one
1 point

After a hard blow to the head, which situation calls for dialing 911 because it signals a serious possible injury?

  1. A

    The person has a small bruise but feels and behaves normally

  2. B

    The person asks to sit up after a minor bump and has no other symptoms

  3. C

    The person becomes confused and repeatedly asks the same question after a hard blow

  4. D

    The person has a sore wrist after lifting a light object

17
Choose one
1 point

A person may have a spinal injury after a fall but is responsive and breathing normally. What should you do about their position?

  1. A

    Tell the person to stay still and leave them in the position found

  2. B

    Ask the person to stand so you can check their balance

  3. C

    Help the person sit up to see whether their back hurts

  4. D

    Ask the person to turn their head in both directions

18
Choose one
1 point

A person's neck looks unusually positioned after a crash. Which response best limits further movement?

  1. A

    Pull the head gently until the neck looks straight

  2. B

    Ask the person to move their neck to a comfortable position

  3. C

    Turn the person's head to check for pain

  4. D

    Steady the head and neck without forcing them into a different position

19
Written response
1 point

Which structure can be injured even when there is no obvious wound?

20
Written response
1 point

Besides blood, what kind of fluid from the ears or nose is listed as a possible warning sign?