NURS 111 Spinal Cord Injury Assessment Exam Questions with Answers

At the Scene All of Jonathan's friends are standing around him, unsure about what to do. They are afraid that he is badly hurt. Jonathan thinks it is just a temporary sting and states that he will be all right in a few minutes. One of the men calls 911 on a cell phone. 1. What should Jonathan's friends do while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive? A) Help Jonathan move his legs and assist him to sit up. INCORRECT No one should help Jonathan move his legs or assist him. B) Place a blanket over Jonathan and make sure no one moves him. CORRECT Any movement or improper handling could cause further damage and loss of neurological function. C) Attempt to stabilize his neck with any type of soft material. INCORRECT Any attempt to manipulate the neck could cause further damage and loss of neurological function. D) Carefully put Jonathan in the back of a truck with one man holding his neck. INCORRECT Any action that manipulates the neck could cause further damage and loss of neurological function. Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B An ambulance arrives within a few minutes. Two paramedics and an Emergency Department (ED) nurse on a "ride­along" quickly take control of the situation. The nurse assists the paramedics as they prepare Jonathan for transport to the trauma center.