West Coast EMT Block One Exam

Which component is NOT included in the termination phase of an emergency call?

1. Returning the emergency unit to service

2. Completing patient care reports

3. Conducting a patient handoff

4. Engaging in community debriefing

The correct answer is: Engaging in community debriefing

The termination phase of an emergency call involves several key activities that help ensure the effective closure and completion of the response to an incident. Engaging in community debriefing typically occurs afterwards and focuses on reviewing the incident collectively to discuss learning points and emotional impacts on responders and the community, rather than being a direct component of concluding the emergency call itself. In contrast, returning the emergency unit to service signifies that the unit is ready for the next call, completing patient care reports documents the details and ensures that all necessary information has been recorded, and conducting a patient handoff ensures that continuing care is transferred to appropriate medical personnel. Each of these elements is vital in wrapping up an emergency response, while community debriefing is a distinct process that happens separately and is not confined to the end of an individual call.