Which phase describes the transfer of the patient into the ambulance?

Which phase describes the transfer of the patient into the ambulance?

• A. Prep for the call
• B. Arrive at facility
• C. Transfer of patient to ambulance
• D. En route to facility

Answer: (C)

The phase is about physically moving the patient into the ambulance and preparing them for transport. This happens after you’ve arrived on the scene (or at the care location) and have completed initial assessment and care, and before you start traveling to the facility. It marks the transition from on-scene care to the actual transport. Once the patient is loaded onto a stretcher, secured with restraints or immobilization as needed, and properly positioned with monitoring and airway considerations, you begin en route to the facility. That travel phase is separate from the loading step, which is why transferring the patient to the ambulance is the correct answer. For context, prep for the call happens before you respond, and arriving at the facility occurs after transport is complete.

The phase is about physically moving the patient into the ambulance and preparing them for transport. This happens after you’ve arrived on the scene (or at the care location) and have completed initial assessment and care, and before you start traveling to the facility. It marks the transition from on-scene care to the actual transport.

Once the patient is loaded onto a stretcher, secured with restraints or immobilization as needed, and properly positioned with monitoring and airway considerations, you begin en route to the facility. That travel phase is separate from the loading step, which is why transferring the patient to the ambulance is the correct answer.

For context, prep for the call happens before you respond, and arriving at the facility occurs after transport is complete.