How do you care for a person with a possible head, neck or spinal injury? a. move the injured area so that it rests above the person's heart. b. move the person into a comfortable position as soon as possible. c. support the head in the position you find it. do not try to align it. d. none of the above?

The correct answer is "Support the head in the position you find it. Do not try to align it." This is because in a patient with a possible head, neck, or spinal injury, mobilization or moving the the head can potentiate more damage; especially to the cervical vertebra and cervical spine, producing dire consequences such as paralysis and paresthesias. The best thing to do is to support the head and attach a cervical collar, if possible.