You are immobilizing a 4-year-old boy on a long spine board. Which of the following actions would be appropriate when performing this intervention?
a. Avoid applying the chest strap across the patient's thorax.
b. Place padding between the patient's shoulders and the spine board.
c. Secure the patient's chest and legs to the board after the head has been secured.
d. Place a pillow under the patient's neck to keep the airway open.
Answer: b
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