During patient removal prep, select the statement that matches the required items.

During patient removal prep, select the statement that matches the required items.

• A. Emergency blanket or debris bag; Gurney, backboard, and ambulance crew ready
• B. Radio, flashlight, and traffic control device
• C. Spare tire kit and tools
• D. Evidence bag and scene lighting

Answer: (A)

During patient removal prep the priority is getting the patient immobilized, protected, and ready for a safe transfer to the gurney and backboard, with the transport crew lined up to take over. An emergency blanket or debris bag serves to cover and protect the patient from the environment and helps maintain body warmth, which is crucial before moving. Having the gurney and backboard ready ensures you can immobilize the patient quickly and place them for transport without delaying removal. Having the ambulance crew ready ensures a smooth handoff and continuity of care as soon as the patient is moved onto the apparatus. While a radio, flashlight, and traffic control device are important for scene safety and coordination, they don’t directly address the immediate removal-prep needs. A spare tire kit and tools aren’t relevant to getting the patient out, and an evidence bag with scene lighting pertains more to documentation and scene processing than the removal process.

During patient removal prep the priority is getting the patient immobilized, protected, and ready for a safe transfer to the gurney and backboard, with the transport crew lined up to take over. An emergency blanket or debris bag serves to cover and protect the patient from the environment and helps maintain body warmth, which is crucial before moving. Having the gurney and backboard ready ensures you can immobilize the patient quickly and place them for transport without delaying removal. Having the ambulance crew ready ensures a smooth handoff and continuity of care as soon as the patient is moved onto the apparatus.

While a radio, flashlight, and traffic control device are important for scene safety and coordination, they don’t directly address the immediate removal-prep needs. A spare tire kit and tools aren’t relevant to getting the patient out, and an evidence bag with scene lighting pertains more to documentation and scene processing than the removal process.