Canadian Cervical Spine Rule Quiz

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What is a high-risk factor that mandates radiography according to the Canadian Cervical Spine Rule?

  • Simple rear-end collision
  • Delayed onset of neck pain
  • Age over 64 years (correct)
  • Sitting position in the ED

Which low-risk factor allows safe assessment of range of motion according to the Canadian Cervical Spine Rule?

  • Paresthesias in extremities
  • Delayed onset of neck pain
  • Dangerous mechanism
  • Simple rear-end collision (correct)

What action is indicated if a patient is unable to actively rotate their neck 45 degrees left and right according to the Canadian Cervical Spine Rule?

  • CT scan indicated
  • MRI indicated
  • No radiography indicated
  • Radiography indicated (correct)

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