The Process of Combining the Patient and Patient-Carrying Device into a Unit

question 17

Multiple Choice

The process of combining the patient and patient-carrying device into a unit ready for moving and transporting the patient is called:

• A) loading.
• B) wrapping.
• C) immobilizing.
• D) packaging.

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Definitions:

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