CAMRT Radiography Practice Exam

When should trauma patients be removed from a fracture board?

1. Once spinal fractures have been ruled out

2. All ordered procedures are complete

3. In order to complete ordered procedures

4. Once the airway has been established

The correct answer is: Once spinal fractures have been ruled out

Trauma patients should be removed from a fracture board once spinal fractures have been ruled out because the primary concern in traumatic injuries is ensuring the spinal column is stable and not further compromised. The fracture board is utilized to stabilize the patient’s spine and prevent any movement that could exacerbate potential spinal injuries. If medical professionals have assessed the patient and determined that there are no spinal fractures, it indicates that the risk of movement-related exacerbation has been mitigated. At this point, it is safe to begin transferring the patient to a more comfortable position or proceed with necessary medical interventions that require the patient to be repositioned. The other options, while they may seem reasonable in different contexts, do not prioritize the critical assessment of spinal integrity first. Ensuring the integrity of the spine is crucial, and only after ruling out spinal injuries can further actions be taken.