Ambulatory care allows patients to receive care in one day; care is provided in either a _________________________ or _________________________ facility

When spinal immobilizing a pediatric patient to a long spine board, which of the following is acceptable?

A) Immobilize the child to the stretcher if you do not have a pediatric board. B) Padding under the shoulders will maintain cervical spine alignment. C) Cervical collars are not required since their necks are so short. D) If the child is too upset, it is better to not spinal immobilize them.

Which of the following statements regarding secondary brain injury is correct?

A. Because cerebral edema develops quickly, it is considered to be a primary brain injury. B. Hypoxia and hypotension are the two most common causes of secondary brain injury. C. Signs are often present immediately after an impact to the head. D. It results from direct brain trauma following an impact to the head.