For the Patient with Suspected Traumatic Brain Injury, the Ideal

question 9

Multiple Choice

For the patient with suspected traumatic brain injury, the ideal positioning of the patient for transport is:

• A) in a left lateral recumbent position on the backboard.
• B) on a long backboard with the foot of the backboard in a 15-degree Trendelenburg position.
• C) on a long backboard with the patient's feet elevated on pillows to achieve a 15-degree angle.
• D) on a long backboard with the head of the backboard elevated 15 to 30 degrees.