Entrapment refers to which situation?

• A. Patient is unconscious due to shock
• B. Patient is trapped by debris or vehicle parts
• C. Patient refuses care
• D. EMS cannot locate patient

Answer: (B)

Entrapment means the patient is physically stuck by debris or vehicle parts, preventing access or movement and creating a rescue scenario that requires scene safety, stabilization, and extrication with the appropriate tools and help. The focus shifts from medical treatment alone to safely freeing the patient without causing more harm. The other situations describe different EMS concerns: unconsciousness from shock is a physiologic state, patient refusal is a consent issue, and being unable to locate the patient is a search or locate problem.