Author Question: You have been called for a 42-year-old male complaining of back pain. On scene, the man tells you ... (Read 65 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You have been called for a 42-year-old male complaining of back pain. On scene, the man tells you that he was lying on the floor when his 5-year-old son unexpectedly jumped feet first onto his back. He gives a medical history of high blood pressure and asthma, for which he takes medications. As you assess the patient, which one of the following signs or symptoms provides the greatest indication that the patient has sustained an abdominal injury?

A) Bruise to his back
B) Mild nausea
C) Blood in his urine
D) Shortness of breath

Question 2

Which one of the following instructions from one EMT to another shows the correct application of a cervical spine immobilization collar?

A) Carefully flex his head forward a little so I can pass the collar underneath his neck.
B) Let's log roll the patient to one side so I can apply the cervical spine immobilization collar.
C) Keep his head in neutral position while I apply the cervical spine immobilization collar.
D) I need you to extend the patient's chin backward a little so I can fit the collar under his chin.