Instructions:
* Read the article on page 403.
* Take the test, recording your answers in the test answers section (Section B) of the CE enrollment form. Each question has only one correct answer.
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Registration Deadline: December 3, 2021
Provider Accreditation:
Lippincott Professional Development (LPD) will award 1.0 contact hours for this continuing nursing education activity.
LPD is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749 for 1.0 contact hours. LWW is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia, Georgia, and Florida #50-1223.
Disclosure: The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.
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CE TEST QUESTIONS
GENERAL PURPOSE: To present information about the characteristics, indications, proper positioning, and care of cervical spine collars.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: After completing this continuing education activity, you should be able to:
1. Describe the uses, history, characteristics, and care of cervical spine collars.
2. Explain the recommended techniques for applying and adjusting cervical spine collars.
1. It is essential for patients to understand fitting techniques for cervical spine collars to
a. allow range of motion.
b. maximize treatment time.
c. facilitate the rehabilitation process.
2. According to Sundstrom and colleagues, cervical collars are predominantly applied
a. postoperatively.
b. in the emergency department.
c. before arrival at the hospital.
3. In the orthopedic setting, according to Magee and colleagues, one of the primary purposes of applying a cervical collar is for
a. patient comfort.
b. muscle spasm support.
c. protection of skin integrity.
4. How many Velcro straps do soft cervical collars have?
a. one
b. two
c. three
5. When a cervical collar is first applied, it is common for the patient to feel
a. pain.
b. claustrophobia.
c. a choking sensation.
6. Adjustments to avoid discomfort for the patient may lead to a neck brace that is
a. too tight.
b. too loose.
c. too flexible.
7. To fit a soft collar properly, the clinician should align the collar's curvature with the patient's
a. chin.
b. upper jaw.
c. lower jaw.
8. The second step in fitting a soft collar is to pull both sides of the collar equally around the neck and secure the brace
a. posteriorly.
b. anteriorly.
c. laterally.
9. A rigid cervical collar is routinely used
a. for patients who report neck pain to first responders.
b. when cervical injury is not yet determined.
c. for more serious cervical spine injuries.
10. The clinician should make adjustments to rigid cervical collars
a. while the rigid collar is on the patient.
b. before applying it on the patient's neck.
c. only when the patient reports discomfort.
11. Using the first landmark for the posterior portion of the collar, the clinician should align the top section with the
a. upper trapezius muscle.
b. front of the patient's ear.
c. middle of the patient's ear.
12. Using the second landmark for the posterior portion of the collar, the clinician should align the bottom section with the
a. upper trapezius muscle.
b. front of the patient's ear.
c. middle of the patient's ear.
13. Proper application of a rigid cervical collar allows for better weight distribution of the collar across the
a. base of the patient's skull.
b. patient's upper back.
c. patient's shoulders.
14. Manufacturer's guidelines usually suggest hand washing a soft collar or the padding of a rigid collar in
a. warm water with mild soap and tumble drying it on a low setting.
b. warm water with dishwashing liquid, rinsing, and air drying.
c. cold water with mild detergent, rinsing, and air drying.
15. A disadvantage of the manufacturers' recommended cleaning method is that
a. soapy residue can irritate the skin.
b. the collar's material might shrink.
c. the inner surface might not be as soft.
16. An alternative cleaning routine for soft collars or the padding of a rigid collar is to use
a. gauze and hydrogen peroxide.
b. baby shampoo and a washcloth.
c. a spray glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
17. With too inferior anterior alignment of a rigid cervical collar, which of the following is noticeable in the lateral view?
a. too much space between the collar and the patient's chin
b. too much space between the collar and the patient's upper chest
c. the posterior superior portion of the collar pushing into the base of the patient's skull