Head and Spine Injuries in Emergency Medical Services Quiz

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of a head injury.

The first step in managing a spinal injury is immobilization.

Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of head injuries in EMS.

A head injury with a fractured skull but no brain penetration is called a closed head injury.

The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess consciousness.

Tenderness in the neck is a common sign of a cervical spine injury.

Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Removing the helmet is NOT recommended when managing a suspected head injury.

Increased flexibility is NOT a symptom of a spinal injury.

Symptoms of concussions may not appear immediately.

'Tetraplegia' in spinal cord injuries refers to paralysis of all four limbs.

Urinary incontinence is a common complication of untreated spinal cord injuries.

The recommended position for a patient with a suspected spinal injury is lying flat on the back.

Difficulty swallowing is a potential complication of a cervical spine injury.