Author Question: Which of the following statements about the impact of motorcycle helmet usage is TRUE? A) Helmet ... (Read 97 times)

audie · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following statements about the impact of motorcycle helmet usage is TRUE?

A) Helmet use moderately increases the incidence of cervical spine injury.
B) Helmet use moderately decreases the incidence of cervical spine injury.
C) Helmet use substantially decreases the incidence of cervical spine injury.
D) Helmet use neither increases nor decreases the incidence of cervical spine injury.

Question 2

A minivan has struck a utility pole and is on fire. The driver is unresponsive and has life-threatening injuries. Which one of the following would be most appropriate when extricating the patient from the vehicle?

A) Vest-type short spine immobilization device
B) Rapid extrication with cervical collar applied
C) Pull the patient from the car and immobilize away from the vehicle
D) Remove the patient and immobilize in the ambulance during rapid transport