A patient with a head and neck injury was sitting found leaning against a tree. You have placed a vest type short immobilization device on the patient. To transport the patient you would:
a. remove the vest-type short immobilization device and secure the patient to a long backboard.
b. immobilize the patient with the vest-type short immobilization device to a long backboard.
c. place the patient in a Semi-Fowler's position on the stretcher for transport to the hospital.
d. secure the patient with the vest-type short immobilization device on a stretcher in a supine position with the feet elevated.
Answer: b
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