Which action is most appropriate when moving a client with a suspected spinal injury during assessment?

• A. Removing the cervical spine collar before movement
• B. Implementing the logrolling technique
• C. Quickly flipping the client to the side
• D. Sitting the client upright immediately

Answer: (B)

When a spinal injury is suspected, the priority is to keep the spine in neutral alignment and move the patient as a single unit to avoid any additional injury. The logroll technique does exactly this: one person stabilizes the head and neck in a straight line while others roll the body together, maintaining spinal alignment throughout the move. This method lets you perform assessment and support airway, breathing, and circulation without creating dangerous movement at the cervical spine. Keep the cervical collar in place if present and continue manual stabilization until the patient is secured. Moving or flipping the patient quickly, or sitting them upright, would introduce harmful neck and spine movement and increase the risk of further injury.