Question 2340
What is the proper way to care for someone injured in a traffic accident?
- Give them water or juice so they do not lose consciousness.
- Keep their neck immobilized to prevent spinal cord injuries.
- Give them medication to calm them down.
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Correct answer: Keep their neck immobilized to prevent spinal cord injuries.
Protecting the neck and avoiding unnecessary movement helps prevent a possible spinal cord injury from worsening. Do not give the injured person medication or anything to drink.