29 4-17. How should a suspected spinal fracture victim be transported? 1. Ensure immobilization on a rigid backboard 2. Place a pillow or adequate padding under the neck 3. Transport in the shock position 4. Do all of the above 4-18. Deformity at a joint, coupled with pain, discoloration, and immobility of and around the joint, is characteristic of which of the following disorders? 1. Dislocation 2. Simple fracture 3. Compound fracture 4. Displaced fracture 4-19. Of those listed below, which joints are the most frequently dislocated? 1. Sternal ribs, finger, and jaw 2. Knee, hip, and elbow 3. Knee, hip, shoulder, and jaw 4. hip, shoulder, fingers and jaw 4-20. To reduce a dislocated jaw, you should do which of the following? 1. Pull the chin forward and down 2. Have a victim open his or her mouth several times to affect reduction 3. Grasp behind the front teeth and pull forward 4. Press down behind the last molars and lift the chin 4-21. In general, sprains and strains are injuries to 1. joints and muscles 2. nerves and blood vessels 3. bones and blood vessels 4. bones and nerves 4-22. The treatment for strains and sprains includes all of the following EXCEPT 1. radiographic evaluation 2. immediate application of moist heat 3. immobilization and rest 4. elevation IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-23 THROUGH 4-25, USE THE “RULE OF NINES” AND FIGURE 4-48 IN THE TEXT TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF INJURY BY BODY SURFACE AREA, AND SELECT THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER FROM THE LIST ABOVE BASED ON THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE QUESTION. 4-23. A steam burn to the face, chest, abdomen, and both arms. 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 4-24. A sunburn to the back of both legs, both arms, and the back. 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D A. 18% B. 27% C. 31.5% D. 36%