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What is one of the most important aspects of preparing an injured patient for a log roll?
  1. Stabilize the legs
  2. Stabilize head and neck
  3. Stabilize the arms
  4. Stabilize the torso
Explanation
Answer: B - One of the most important aspects of preparing an injured patient for a log roll is to stabilize the head and neck. Manually stabilize the head and neck in a neutral position and apply the cervical collar. Then maintain cervical spine stabilization while log rolling the patient into a long backboard. Strap the torso and legs securely to the board then secure the patients head and neck. Stabilize backboard to the cot.
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