EMS OperationsQuestion 92 of 100
Which patient should be moved with an emergency move (before full assessment)?
a.Any patient to save time
b.A patient in immediate danger from fire, explosion, or an unsafe scene
c.A stable patient with a sprained ankle
d.Every trauma patient
Explanation
An emergency move is used when there is an immediate threat to life, such as fire or hazardous materials, even if it means less spinal protection. Otherwise, non-urgent moves preserve stabilization.
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