Spinal Injuries

Spinal Injuries

Multiple Choice

Can vertebral fractures cause spinal cord injuries?

• No

• Yes

Multiple Choice

In a scenario where manual spinal immobilisation is required, who controls the movement.

• The person supporting the feet

• The person supporting the head

• The person completing the secondary survey

Multiple Choice

What is lordosis

• Outward curvature of the spine

• Inward curvature of the spine

• Lateral curvature of the spine

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is shooting pain down the back of your leg most associated with?

• Herniated disc

• Wedge fracture

• Cauda Equina Syndrome

• Sciatica

Multiple Choice

An athlete presents to you with complaints of persistent vomiting, blurred vision, a headache, difficulty staying awake and cognitive impairment following a head injury. What do you do?

• Suggest they seek medical advice and stop playing until they feel better.

• Take them to hospital

• Call 999/112