Author Question: Which of the following instructions from one OEC Technician to another describes the appropriate ... (Read 63 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following instructions from one OEC Technician to another describes the appropriate 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 a cervical collar.
c. Keep his head in neutral position while I apply a cervical collar.
d. I need you to extend the patient's chin backward a little so I can fit the collar under his chin.

Question 2

Which of the following statements indicates that OEC Technicians are correctly using a vest type short spine immobilization device?

a. The cervical collar is applied after the chest has been secured to the device.
b. The head is secured first, followed by the torso and legs.
c. The head is secured to the device immediately after the cervical collar is applied.
d. The head is secured to the device after the chest has been secured.