A High School Football Player Was Hit from Behind and Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

A high school football player was hit from behind and is complaining of severe back pain and numbness to his right leg. Manual in-line spinal stabilization is being maintained by an assistant coach. Once at the patient's side, what should you do next?

• A) Disconnect the face mask from the helmet.
• B) Carefully remove the helmet.
• C) Apply a cervical spine immobilization collar.
• D) Assess the airway and breathing.

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