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20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: Spinal motion restriction completely immobilizes the spine.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

True or false: A longboard is intended for routine transport of a patient with suspected spinal injury.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

After a fall, a patient is confused, reports neck pain, and has tingling in both hands. What is the best nursing action?

A
Ask the patient to turn their head to check range of motion.
B
Maintain spinal motion restriction, support the head and neck in alignment, and promptly report the neurologic symptoms.
C
Remove spinal supports so the patient can rest comfortably.
D
Delay assessment until imaging is completed.

Fill in the blank

1 point

During a transfer of a patient with suspected spinal injury, the team should use a coordinated technique to minimize and .

Choose one

1 point

A patient with suspected cervical spine injury is vomiting and has a compromised airway. What is the priority?

A
Keep the patient completely still, even if airway care is delayed.
B
Provide immediate airway care while maintaining manual in-line spinal protection as able.
C
Complete a detailed sensory examination first.
D
Wait for a provider before intervening.

Choose all

1 point

Which findings should be reassessed and documented for a patient with suspected spinal injury? Select all that apply.

A
Spinal pain or tenderness
B
Motor function in the hands and feet
C
Sensation in the hands and feet
D
Whether neurologic findings are improving or worsening
E
Only the initial assessment, because repeat checks may move the spine

Written response

1 point

A patient with suspected spinal injury develops new leg weakness. Name one appropriate recipient to notify promptly.

Fill in the blank

1 point

When a patient with a rigid, pre-existing spinal deformity becomes more uncomfortable during repositioning, support them in the and avoid forcing alignment.

Choose one

1 point

A team must transfer a patient with suspected spinal injury from a stretcher to a bed. Which approach best reduces unwanted movement?

A
Have one person pull the patient by the arms.
B
Move quickly without assigning roles.
C
Use a coordinated transfer with enough trained staff to maintain head, neck, and torso alignment.
D
Ask the patient to sit up and pivot.

Choose all

1 point

A patient with a rigid, pre-existing spinal deformity becomes more uncomfortable when staff attempt neutral neck positioning. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A
Force the neck into neutral alignment.
B
Support the patient in the position found.
C
Avoid forcing alignment and alert the trauma team.
D
Remove all support and allow unrestricted movement.
E
Apply additional pressure to the head to hold it in place.

Choose one

1 point

During observation of a patient with suspected spinal injury, new leg weakness develops. What is the best response?

A
Document the weakness and wait until the next scheduled check.
B
Reassess the patient and promptly report the new weakness to the responsible clinician or trauma team.
C
Ask the patient to stand to confirm the weakness.
D
Remove spinal precautions to improve comfort.

Open ended

1 point

During observation, a patient with suspected spinal injury develops new leg weakness. Describe the appropriate response, including reassessment and communication.

Written response

1 point

During necessary airway care for a patient with suspected spinal injury, which spinal region is protected by maintaining manual in-line support as able?

True or false

1 point

In suspected trauma, immediate life threats take priority while the spine is protected and unnecessary movement is minimized.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

During a transfer for suspected spinal injury, which two types of movement should the team plan to minimize?

Choose one

1 point

When documenting a careful reassessment of a patient with suspected spinal injury, which approach is most complete?

A
Record only the patient's spinal pain or tenderness.
B
Record only the initial findings because repeat checks may move the spine.
C
Record pain, motor function, sensation, and any changes in neurologic findings.
D
Record whether spinal supports were used, without documenting neurologic findings.

Written response

1 point

During necessary airway care for a patient with suspected cervical spine injury, what specific spinal protection should be maintained as able?

Choose one

1 point

Which assessment plan best supports ongoing monitoring of a patient with suspected spinal injury?

A
Record only the initial pain score.
B
Assess motor function but not sensation or changes over time.
C
Assess sensation only if the patient reports new pain.
D
Reassess and document spinal pain or tenderness, motor and sensory findings, and whether neurologic findings are improving or worsening.

Choose one

1 point

During observation, a patient with suspected spinal injury develops new leg weakness. What is the best response?

A
Document the finding and wait for the next scheduled check.
B
Reassess and promptly escalate the new neurologic change to the responsible clinician or trauma team.
C
Ask the patient to stand to confirm the weakness.
D
Remove spinal precautions to improve comfort.

Choose one

1 point

A patient with suspected spinal injury must be transferred from a stretcher to a bed. Which approach best reduces unwanted spinal movement?

A
Have one person pull the patient by the arms.
B
Ask the patient to sit up and pivot to the bed.
C
Use a coordinated transfer with enough trained staff to maintain head, neck, and torso alignment.
D
Move the patient quickly without assigning roles.

4 Spinal Injuries Online Quiz Questions

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