Befo chapter 1 question n answers graded A+

Befo chapter 1 Acute - correct answer Sharp or severe having a rapid onset and short duration. All-Hazard concept - correct answer Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. Atypically Stressful Event - correct answer Term used in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards to describe incidents that have a likelihood of causing critical incident stress. Battalion - correct answer Fire department organizational subdivision consisting of several fire service companies in a designated geographic area. A battalion is usually the first organizational level above individual companies or stations. Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - correct answer Comprehensive method of infection control in which every patient is assumed to be infected; personal protective equipment is worn to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and blood-borne and airborne pathogens. Carcinogen - correct answer cancer producing substance Chain of Command - correct answer Order of rank and authority in the fire and emergency services. Chronic - correct answer long-term or reoccurring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - correct answer Term for several diseases that result in obstructive problems in the airways. Code Enforcement - correct answer Process of enforcing a body of law aimed at reduing fire and life-safety hazards a well as mandating the proper installation and maintenance of building/structure fire and life-safety features to provide adequate community fire prevention.