Which activity is included in patient preparation for transport?

• A. Stabilization and documentation.
• B. Performing full physical therapy on site.
• C. Initiating long-term care plans.
• D. Conducting insurance verification.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that getting a patient ready for transport centers on safety and continuity of care: you stabilize the patient first and thoroughly document the condition and treatments provided. Stabilization means securing the airway and breathing, ensuring circulation, controlling life-threatening conditions, and immobilizing if there’s a suspected spine injury. You also monitor vitals, manage any injuries or emergencies, and secure or monitor any lines, oxygen, or medications during the move. Documentation captures the patient’s baseline status, vital signs, interventions performed, medications given, allergies, and a concise handoff to the receiving facility, so the next team has a complete picture.

The other options aren’t part of immediate transport preparation. On-site full physical therapy isn’t typically done before transport, as therapy is a separate service. Initiating long-term care plans falls outside the transport phase and relates to discharge planning or ongoing care, not the transfer itself. Insurance verification is an administrative task, not a direct patient care activity required for safe transport.