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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Special Patient Populations

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When applying full spinal precautions in the elderly, which of the following needs to be done?
  1. Padding should be placed under the head or lower back to compensate for kyphosis of the spine
  2. The straps should be left loose to provide for more comfort and additional movement
  3. The patient should be told to drink water prior to placing them on a spine board to alleviate the risk of dehydration
  4. A geriatric patient should never be placed on a spinal board due to risk of fracturing their hips
Explanation
Answer: A - It is especially important in the elderly to provide adequate padding in the open spaces when placing them on a spine board. It is also important to attempt to limit the time a geriatric patient is on a spinal board due to risk of pressure sores.
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