Which technique is used to move a subject from one point to another with pain?

• A. Triage
• B. Touch
• C. Transporter (Come-Along Hold)
• D. Temporary motor dysfunction

Answer: (C)

When you need to relocate someone who is in pain, the aim is to move them safely with minimal discomfort and risk to both the person and the staff. The transporter hold, often using a Come-Along device, is designed for this purpose. It provides a controlled way to guide or reposition a subject from one location to another without applying abrupt or excessive force, helping to distribute any applied tension and reduce pain or injury. This method is specifically for moving and securing a person who cannot or should not walk freely, rather than for deciding medical priorities or simply making contact.

Triage isn’t about moving a person; it’s about assessing who needs help first. Touch by itself isn’t a movement technique; it’s general contact. Temporary motor dysfunction describes a condition, not a method for moving someone. So the transporter approach best fits the scenario of moving someone with pain.