Head and Spinal Injuries: Assessment and Management in First Aid

Question 1

In first aid, when assessing a patient with a head injury, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to evaluate their level of consciousness. What is the highest possible GCS score?

Accepted Answer

15

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8

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10

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12

Question 2

What is the immediate priority in managing a suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the person's spine

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Check for breathing

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Control bleeding

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Apply a dressing

Question 3

When maintaining an airway in a patient with a head injury, which action should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Unnecessarily moving the patient's head

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Suctioning secretions

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Tilting the head back gently

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Using an airway adjunct if needed

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using a cervical collar?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the neck and prevent further movement

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Support the airway

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Control bleeding

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Relieve pain

Question 5

What is the recommended recovery position for an individual suspected of having a head injury?

Accepted Answer

Lying on their back with head supported

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Sitting upright

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Lying on their side

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Lying on their back with legs elevated

Question 6

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with spinal cord injuries?

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Shortness of breath

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Numbness or tingling

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Loss of movement

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Loss of bladder or bowel control

Question 7

When transporting a patient with a suspected spinal injury, which technique should be used?

Accepted Answer

Log roll the patient onto a stretcher

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Use a scoop stretcher only

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Lift and carry the patient directly onto a stretcher

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Transport the patient on a blanket

Question 8

Which principle should be the guiding concept when assessing and managing head and spinal injuries?

Accepted Answer

Preventing further injury

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Relieving discomfort

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Establishing a complete diagnosis

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Arranging immediate hospital transfer

Question 9

Which airway management device is typically used for an unconscious patient with a suspected head injury?

Accepted Answer

Bag-valve-mask with supplemental oxygen

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Oropharyngeal airway

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Nasopharyngeal airway

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Tracheostomy

Question 10

What is the purpose of immobilizing a patient with a suspected head injury?

Accepted Answer

To prevent further brain damage

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To maintain spinal alignment

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To control bleeding

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To relieve pain

Question 11

What is the recommended position for a patient with a suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Supine with head supported

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Prone with head turned to the side

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Sitting upright

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Lying on their side

Question 12

Which of the following should NOT be done when assessing a patient with a suspected head injury?

Accepted Answer

Palpate the skull for soft spots

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Check for responsiveness

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Examine the scalp for wounds

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Apply pressure to bleeding wounds with a clean dressing

Question 13

When assessing a patient with a head injury, the priority should be to:

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Immobilize the head and neck

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Provide fluids

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Give pain medication

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Check for fractures

Question 14

Which type of spinal injury is most frequent?

Accepted Answer

Cervical

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Thoracic

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Lumbar

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Sacral

Question 15

The primary objective of spinal cord injury management in first aid is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent further damage

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Immobilize the spine

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Relieve pain

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Restore function

Question 16

When applying a cervical collar, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

Allow space for two fingers

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Tighten it snugly around the neck

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Use the collar only if the patient is conscious

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Place it upside down

Question 17

The manoeuvre used to open and maintain an airway in an unconscious patient is called:

Accepted Answer

Head tilt-chin lift

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Jaw thrust

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Shoulder roll

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Recovery position

Question 18

Which technique should be used to lift and move a patient with a suspected neck injury?

Accepted Answer

Log roll

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Firefighter's carry

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Piggyback carry

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One-person lift

Question 19

The best way to prevent further injury to a patient with a head or spinal injury is to:

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the injured area

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Resuscitate the patient

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Administer pain medication

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Transport the patient to the hospital

Question 20

Which of the following is a common sign of a head injury?

Accepted Answer

Nausea

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Appropriate behavior

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Normal vision

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Clear speech

Question 21

Which type of head injury involves bleeding within the brain?

Accepted Answer

Contusion

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Open head injury

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Scalp wound

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Concussion

Question 22

The primary concern when managing a head injury is to:

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Maintain an open airway and breathing.

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Stop bleeding

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Monitor vital signs

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Request emergency medical services

Question 23

Which of the following is a symptom of spinal cord damage?

Accepted Answer

Loss of sensation below the injury level

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Swelling

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Pain

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Bruising

Question 24

Which type of spinal injury results in partial paralysis below the injury level?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete spinal injury

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Cauda equina syndrome

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Complete spinal injury

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Concussion

Question 25

When transporting a person with a suspected head injury, the most important consideration is to:

Accepted Answer

Minimize unnecessary movement.

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Transport as quickly as possible.

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Use emergency lights and sirens.

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Position the person comfortably.