The cervical spine:
A) is the weakest part of the spinal column, yet is generally the least injured part of the spine.
B) includes the first seven bones of the vertebral column that indirectly protect the spinal cord.
C) consists of vertebrae that are slightly larger than those of the less powerful thoracic spine.
D) supports the weight of the head and permits a high degree of mobility in multiple planes.
Answer: D) supports the weight of the head and permits a high degree of mobility in multiple planes.
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Which of the following statements about patient restraint is FALSE?
A) Patients should be transported in a prone position.
B) Restraining the thighs just above the knees can be more effective at preventing kicking than restraining at the ankles.
C) Verbal methods of deescalation should be tried before considering physical restraint.
D) Neuromuscular blocking agents should never be used to restrain a patient.