With regard to rescue, it is MOST important for the paramedic to:

A) have an advanced working knowledge of a wide variety of rescue equipment, such as the Jaws of Life.
B) be trained well enough to be able to coordinate a rescue effort and function as the incident commander.
C) be able to understand and identify potential hazards and determine whether it is safe to gain access to the patient.
D) be able to quickly recognize a rapidly deteriorating situation so that the paramedic can relocate bystanders to a place of safety.


Answer: C) be able to understand and identify potential hazards and determine whether it is safe to gain access to the patient.

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