For Which of the Following Patients Would the Use of a Short

question 56

Multiple Choice

For which of the following patients would the use of a short spine immobilization device be appropriate?

• A) 52-year-old female who crashed her vehicle into the front of a convenience store and who is awake, oriented, and complaining of neck pain
• B) Unresponsive driver who was found in the driver's seat of a pickup truck that crashed into a tree
• C) 15-year-old male who struck a curb with his motorized scooter and flipped over the handlebars
• D) 77-year-old female who fell down a flight of stairs and is in an awkward position lying on her side on the landing

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Definitions:

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of an X chromosome.

Genetic Disorder

A disease or condition caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA, which can be inherited from one's parents or result from a mutation.

Extra X Chromosome

Having an extra X chromosome refers to a genetic condition where an individual, typically male, has an additional X chromosome, leading to symptoms associated with Klinefelter syndrome.

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, leading to symptoms such as reduced fertility and physical differences.