What are the principles of moving patients?

• A. All Team Members Trained In The Proper Technique
• B. The Most Senior Rescuer Moves First
• C. Only Use Adhesive Back Straps
• D. Characters On The Scene Decide Randomly

Answer: (A)

Moving patients safely hinges on coordinated teamwork and everyone knowing the correct technique. When all team members are trained in proper lifting, carrying, and immobilization methods, the group can share the load, maintain spinal control, use equipment correctly, and communicate clearly throughout the move. This training ensures roles and decision-making align with safety protocols, not individual preference, which helps prevent further injury to the patient.

That’s why the best choice is that all team members are trained in the proper technique. The other ideas don’t fit real-world practice: relying on the most senior rescuer to move first ignores the need for specific skills and a planned approach; using only adhesive back straps is too narrow a method and can be unsafe without proper technique and equipment; and deciding randomly on scene would undermine safety and control.