Critical care ambulances are assembled to provide care in what context?
A) To provide first response on 9-1-1 calls to determine the level of care needed for patient stabilization
B) Complicated sounding 9-1-1 medical emergencies
C) Any transport of a patient whose needs are beyond the scope of a paramedic
D) Emergency transports for surgical emergencies
Answer: C) Any transport of a patient whose needs are beyond the scope of a paramedic
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