The separation phase of DTM has three steps

You are called to the scene of a 16-year-old female patient complaining of severe lower quadrant abdominal pain. The patient states she is sexually active. Upon palpation, you observe rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant. You suspect:

A) appendicitis. B) cholecystitis. C) ectopic pregnancy. D) renal colic.

Which of the following best describes why patients with serious illnesses or injuries should be transported without delay?

A) Definitive care cannot be provided in the prehospital setting. B) Most patients are uncomfortable with the level of care provided by paramedics. C) Paramedics must become available for additional calls as soon as possible. D) The shorter the contact time with the patient, the less the potential for liability.