Question 5695
If you have to assist an injured person in a traffic accident, you must...
- protect their neck to prevent spinal cord injuries.
- give them water or juice to keep them from losing consciousness.
- give them medication as quickly as possible to reduce the pain.
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Correct answer: protect their neck to prevent spinal cord injuries.
After an accident, an injured person may have a spinal injury even if it doesn't look like it. Protect their neck and avoid moving their head, because a wrong movement can damage the spinal cord. As a general rule, don't give them drinks or pain medication.