L.A.S.T.

L.A.S.T.

• A. Locate, Assess, Stabilize, Transport
• B. Locate, Access, Stabilize, Transport
• C. Locate, Access, Stabilize, Evacuate
• D. Locate, Access, Stabilize, Treat

Answer: (B)

This item tests the proper sequence of actions when handling a patient in a rope-rescue or urgent care scenario. The emphasis is on moving quickly and safely from finding the casualty to getting them to definitive care. First, locate the casualty to determine their location and ensure the scene is safe. Then gain access to the patient so you can reach them without compromising safety for either the patient or the rescuers. After access, you stabilize the patient to prevent further injury and control immediate life threats while you prepare for movement. Finally, transport them to a higher level of care using the safest method available. Access is the correct term because the priority is to reach the patient; assessment is important, but delaying access to perform a full assessment can waste precious time and hinder stabilization and transport. Transport is used instead of evacuate or treat because the goal is to move the patient to definitive care; stabilization and basic treatment occur during the process, but the final action in this sequence is to get the patient to professional care.

This item tests the proper sequence of actions when handling a patient in a rope-rescue or urgent care scenario. The emphasis is on moving quickly and safely from finding the casualty to getting them to definitive care.

First, locate the casualty to determine their location and ensure the scene is safe. Then gain access to the patient so you can reach them without compromising safety for either the patient or the rescuers. After access, you stabilize the patient to prevent further injury and control immediate life threats while you prepare for movement. Finally, transport them to a higher level of care using the safest method available.

Access is the correct term because the priority is to reach the patient; assessment is important, but delaying access to perform a full assessment can waste precious time and hinder stabilization and transport. Transport is used instead of evacuate or treat because the goal is to move the patient to definitive care; stabilization and basic treatment occur during the process, but the final action in this sequence is to get the patient to professional care.