Long spine boards reduce the chances of injury during transport and are comfortable for most patients.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not true in all cases
• D. Only for children

Answer: (B)

The statement overstates the benefit of long spine boards. While they are used to limit spinal movement during transport, they do not reliably reduce the chance of spinal injury for most patients and are not comfortable for many people. In fact, boards can cause pressure injuries, hinder airway management and ventilation, and add unnecessary discomfort. Modern practice focuses on in-line stabilization and rapid, careful transport, removing the board when safe or using alternative devices that protect the spine while improving comfort.