A patient is complaining of back pain and numbness in both legs ...

[jazziefee]

A patient is complaining of back pain and numbness in both legs after being thrown from a bicycle. When should you check the motor function, sensory function, and pulses in this patient?
 
  a. Immediately after achieving manual in-line spinal immobilization
  b. Immediately after applying a cervical collar
  c. During the primary assessment
  d. During the secondary assessment

Question 2

A patient involved in an accident has his head positioned so that his left cheek is touching his left shoulder. He states that he has severe pain in his neck and he cannot move his head. He also states he has no feeling in his arms or legs. You have no equipment. Which of the following is the best course of action?
 
  a. Carefully straighten the head and neck so that a cervical collar can be placed.
  b. Stabilize and maintain the head in the position in which the patient is holding it.
  c. Avoid using a cervical collar or backboard and transport the patient in his current position.
  d. Avoid palpation of the cervical spine and apply a vest-type spinal immobilization device.

[trog]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b