Question 3 of 30
You are called to the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is dazed and walking around. You should:
A
Suspect spinal injury and manage accordingly.
B
Not worry about spinal injury because the person is mobile.
C
Advise the person to lie down in case of fainting.
D
Determine the chief complaint and provide first aid for it.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Suspect spinal injury and manage accordingly..
In the event of a high-energy mechanism of injury like a motorcycle crash, spinal injury must always be assumed regardless of the patient's mobility. Immobilization protocols are critical until spinal injury can be clinically excluded to prevent neurological damage.