Question 8249
When assisting someone injured in a traffic accident, you must...
- avoid movements of the neck and spinal column.
- make them move to check whether they have any wounds.
- administer a painkiller as quickly as possible.
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Correct answer: avoid movements of the neck and spinal column.
With anyone injured in a traffic accident, avoid moving their neck and spine, because the spinal cord runs inside the spine and an injury can leave them paralyzed. Don't raise their upper body or turn their head, and don't ask them to move to see where they are injured. Don't give them painkillers or other medication either. In the image, the man is holding the injured person's helmet steady without removing it.