Which of the following patients fit the criteria for application of spinal precautions in the prehospital setting?
A) An 85-year-old man who has fallen down three steps and has a large laceration to the occipital region of the skull, but no complaints of pain
B) A 21-year-old man who was diving into a pool and states he hit his head, but is out of the pool and ambulatory upon your arrival with no complaint of neck or back pain
C) A 36-year-old woman who was involved in a minor motor vehicle crash with an obvious closed tibia fracture
D) None of the above
Question 2
A 32-year-old medical patient is unresponsive. He is lying on his back and snoring. You should first:
A) begin artificial ventilation.
B) tilt the head back and lift the chin.
C) place the patient on his side.
D) apply oxygen.
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