LLPSD FF1 Chapter 20- Questions &
Answers
Hypothermia is defined as body temperature less than ____.
a. 91 degrees F
b. 95 degrees F
c. 93 degrees F
d. 89 degrees F Correct Ans-b. 95 degrees F
The danger category of the heat stress index is determined by the _____.
a. relative humidity
b. duration of exposure
c. apparent temperature
d. air temperature Correct Ans-c. apparent temperature
As fatigue increases, the risk of injury ______.
a. stays the same
b. becomes unavoidable
c. increases
d. decreases Correct Ans-c. increases
At which type of incidents is rehabilitation a concern?
,a. all fire incidents
b. all incidents
c. incidents requiring the use of full PPE
d. high intensity / long duration incidents Correct Ans-b. all incidents
What is the ideal location for the rehabilitation center at a high-rise fire?
a. in the lobby of the fire building
b. outside but nearby the fire building
c. in a safe location on the fire floor
d. 2 or 3 floors below the fire Correct Ans-d. 2 or 3 floors below the fire
Fire fighters wearing fully encapsulated suits are particularly susceptible to ______.
a. heat stress
b. mechanical injury
c. respiratory injury
d. cardiac arrhythmia Correct Ans-a. heat stress
What is the most serious consequence of untreated dehydration?
a. syncope
b. death
c. heat exhaustion
d. heat stroke Correct Ans-b. death
, According to NFPA, the minimum rest time during rehabilitation is ____ minutes.
a. 20
b. 5
c. 10
d. 15 Correct Ans-a. 20
Upon release from rehabilitation, fire fighters should _____.
a. be medically evaluated
b. report for reassignment
c. be released from the scene
d. return to their previous assignment Correct Ans-b. report for reassignment
Which fuel is used most readily by the body during high intensity physical activities?
a. carbohydrates
b. starch
c. amino acids
d. saturated fats Correct Ans-a. carbohydrates
What is the common sign or symptom of high blood glucose?
a. nausea/vomiting
b. syncope
Answers
Hypothermia is defined as body temperature less than ____.
a. 91 degrees F
b. 95 degrees F
c. 93 degrees F
d. 89 degrees F Correct Ans-b. 95 degrees F
The danger category of the heat stress index is determined by the _____.
a. relative humidity
b. duration of exposure
c. apparent temperature
d. air temperature Correct Ans-c. apparent temperature
As fatigue increases, the risk of injury ______.
a. stays the same
b. becomes unavoidable
c. increases
d. decreases Correct Ans-c. increases
At which type of incidents is rehabilitation a concern?
,a. all fire incidents
b. all incidents
c. incidents requiring the use of full PPE
d. high intensity / long duration incidents Correct Ans-b. all incidents
What is the ideal location for the rehabilitation center at a high-rise fire?
a. in the lobby of the fire building
b. outside but nearby the fire building
c. in a safe location on the fire floor
d. 2 or 3 floors below the fire Correct Ans-d. 2 or 3 floors below the fire
Fire fighters wearing fully encapsulated suits are particularly susceptible to ______.
a. heat stress
b. mechanical injury
c. respiratory injury
d. cardiac arrhythmia Correct Ans-a. heat stress
What is the most serious consequence of untreated dehydration?
a. syncope
b. death
c. heat exhaustion
d. heat stroke Correct Ans-b. death
, According to NFPA, the minimum rest time during rehabilitation is ____ minutes.
a. 20
b. 5
c. 10
d. 15 Correct Ans-a. 20
Upon release from rehabilitation, fire fighters should _____.
a. be medically evaluated
b. report for reassignment
c. be released from the scene
d. return to their previous assignment Correct Ans-b. report for reassignment
Which fuel is used most readily by the body during high intensity physical activities?
a. carbohydrates
b. starch
c. amino acids
d. saturated fats Correct Ans-a. carbohydrates
What is the common sign or symptom of high blood glucose?
a. nausea/vomiting
b. syncope
