Bystanders state that a woman complained of chest pain and dizziness just before she fell down a flight of stairs. She is alert but confused and she states that she is nauseated and may vomit. How should you position this patient for transport?
A) Left lateral position on a long spine board.
B) Supine with her head turned to one side.
C) Fully immobilized to a long spine board.
D) Semi-Fowler's with a cervical collar in place.
Answer: C
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