OCFA Auto Extrication Practice Test 2026 - Free Auto Extrication Practice Questions and Study Guide

Maintaining spinal immobilization means preventing movement of the head, neck, and spine as a single unit during extraction. A cervical collar limits cervical spine motion, head immobilization stops the head from shifting relative to the neck, and securing the patient to a backboard provides rigid support for the entire spine during lifting and transfer. Using all three keeps the spine aligned and minimizes any movement that could worsen an injury.

The other approaches don’t provide complete immobilization: moving someone with a chair held in place can still allow trunk or head movement; relying on a seat belt alone won’t control motion of the head or torso during extraction; and having head immobilization without securing to a backboard lets the torso shift and rotate, compromising spinal alignment.