Question

which of the following statements regarding the scoop stretcher is not correct? select one: a. a scoop stretcher will provide adequate immobilization of a patients spinal column. b. you must fully secure the patient to the scoop stretcher before moving him or her. c. the construction of the scoop stretcher prohibits x - rays while the patient is on it. d. both sides of the patient must be accessible for a scoop stretcher to be used.

Explanation:

A scoop stretcher allows X - rays to be taken while the patient is on it as it is usually radiolucent. Option C is incorrect because it wrongly states that the construction prohibits X - rays. Option A is correct as it can provide spinal column immobilization. Option B is correct as securing the patient is necessary before movement. Option D is correct as both sides need to be accessible for its use.

Answer:

C. The construction of the scoop stretcher prohibits X - rays while the patient is on it.