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Which of the following best describes "peak load"? correct answers The highest volume of calls at a given time What does SALT triage stand for? correct answers Sort Assess Life-saving intervention Transport Which government agency is responsible for creating guidelines that mandate the use of disinfecting agents, sharps containers, red bags, HEPA masks, and personal protective equipment? correct answers OSHA Which of the following BEST describes why paramedics should be trained to an awareness level regarding rescue operations? correct answers Awareness training enables paramedics to recognize the need for more resources. The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) provides which of the following? correct answers Voluntary guidelines for ambulance equipment and supplies Which of the following is the preferred piece of equipment for carrying a patient over rough terrain? correct answers Stokes basket Most collisions involving ambulances occur: correct answers at intersections. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of lights and sirens during ambulance operations? correct answers It poses significant risks to you, the patient, and other drivers. You are driving with lights and siren to an emergency call. As you approach a busy intersection, you see that the light is red and there are cars stopped in all lanes of traffic. You should: correct answers sound the horn as you approach, wait for the light to turn, and then proceed with lights and siren. At the scene of a potential hazmat incident, where should the ambulance be parked? correct answers Uphill and upwind You are the first on scene at a vehicle accident on a busy highway. You should: correct answers park the ambulance on the far side of the accident, leaving emergency lights on. The process of actually releasing the patient from the cause of entrapment is called: correct answers disentanglement. Which of the following should be standard personal protective equipment on all ambulances for rescue operations? correct answers Helmets meeting National Fire Protection Association standards