IFSTA ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7th Edition Chapter 5 | Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

Airborne pathogens may cause illness through inhalation or: Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact. c. absorption. d. ingestion - Select one: a. adsorption. b. direct contact.* c. absorption. d. ingestion After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: Select one: a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for facepieces. b. washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant. c. cleaned, dried, and placed out of service. d. sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade cleaning. - Select one: a. sanitized using a machine built specifically for facepieces. b. washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant.* c. cleaned, dried, and placed out of service. d. sent to the manufacturer for a commercial-grade cleaning.Fire fighting boots must be: Select one: a. high enough to protect the lower leg. b. made completely of high-grade rubber. c. made completely of reinforced leather. d. low enough to expose the ankles. - Select one: a. high enough to protect the lower leg.* b. made completely of high-grade rubber. c. made completely of reinforced leather. d. low enough to expose the ankles. Factors that firefighters have the most control over that affect the success of SCBA use include physical condition, agility, and: Select one: a. tasks assigned. b. lung capacity. c. cylinder size. d. experience in similar situations. - Select one: a. tasks assigned. b. lung capacity.* c. cylinder size. d. experience in similar situations. Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres, because exposure to particulate contaminants such as _____ can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular disease. Select one:a. oil or fuel resid