Emergency Nursing

at a Glance

Natalie Holbery, Paul Newcombe

Multiple Choice: Chapter 64 Trauma in children

Question 1. What should the ED nurse do if a child does not tolerate a hard collar and becomes distressed?

A Assist the doctor to sedate the child
B Offer the child sweets to encourage them to wear the collar
C Have the child sit without a hard collar on the lap of a parent/carer, informing the parent/carer of the importance of reducing neck movement