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Which type of knot can be used as a stopper knot so rope will not pass through a rescue pulley? - ANSWERSFigure-eight Which of the senses is safest to use? - ANSWERSvision What is one way that fire service ladders are different from ladders for private industry or general use? - ANSWERSFire service ladders provide a greater margin of safety What type of portable fire extinguisher is discharged in the form of gas and works on Class B and Class C fires? - ANSWERSCarbon dioxide (CO2) Wh...

When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim? A. 3 B. 1 C. 0 D. 2 - ANSWERSD. 2 When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid: A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses C. making one large opening D. using a power saw - ANSWERSB. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load? A. Only four...

The Most important factor to consider in forcible entry is to - ANSWERSSelect the right tool to do the job When making a large opening in a masonry wall, a ___ shape should be cut to help maintain structural integrity. - ANSWERSTriangular/inverted V What is the leading cause of firefighter injuries - ANSWERSOverexertion and strain The proper name for one of the structural sides of a ladder is a - ANSWERSBeam Which of the following is not a requirement for an individual trained in fir...

Fire Fighter Guidelines - ANSWERS1 - Be SAfe 2 - Follow Orders 3 - Work as a Team 4 - Think! 5 - Follow the Golden Rule NFPA 1001 - ANSWERSStandard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications 4 Basic Management Principles - ANSWERS1 - Discipline 2- Division of Labor 3- Unity of Command 4 - Span of Control Discipline - ANSWERSGuiding and directing fire fighters to do what their dept expects of them. Policies, SOPS, training, suspension are all examples Familia Publica - ANSWER...

Which of the following statements BEST describes how to prevent scattering of lightweight fuels? A.Wind may be used to allow the agent to reach the fuel surface. B.First allow fuel to burn off vapors before applying agent to the fuel surface. C.Apply the agent from point where it reaches, but does not disturb, the fuel surface. D.Use two extinguishers, alternating application patterns, to apply agent to the fuel surface. - ANSWERSC p.356 What is the mission of the fire service? A.To pro...

A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. - ANSWERSall hazard Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - ANSWERSForcing entry into a structure Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? - ANSWERSA Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer. Which type of specialized fire compan...

- ANSWERS When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America? - ANSWERSC. 1653 What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire and life safety for the public? - ANSWERSD. National Fire Protection Association® Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903)? - ANSWERSB. Panic hardware on exit doors Which of the following is a result of the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire, Boston, Massachusetts (1942)? - ANSWER...

When operating power tools, a firefighter should never carry the tool more than: - ANSWERS10 feet (3 m) Which of the following BEST describes the rate of discharge of a low-volume stream? - ANSWERSLess than 40 gpm (160 L/m) Which of the following is the temperature at which vapor pressure is equal to or greater than atmospheric pressure? - ANSWERSBoiling point Which of the following is the BEST way to position a ladder that has been flat-raised parallel to the building? - ANSWERSPivot t...

Prior to flashover, smoke gases that have lower ignition temperatures may start to ignite intermittently within the lower thermal layer. - ANSWERSFalse Hoods are made of fire-resistive, form-fitting cloth (usually Nomex, PBI, or____). - ANSWERSKevlar ____ is the transfer of heat through a solid object. - ANSWERSConduction Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is the ____. - ANSWERScompany Class K agents are usually ____, consisting of potassium carbonate-based chemical, p...

In the following illustration, the arrows points to a line that represents the: - ANSWERSb. separation between the superior mediastinum and the inferior mediastinum An intramuscular injection into the buttocks is most safely done: - ANSWERSa. into the superolateral quadrant. Acoustic neuromas arise from the Schwann cells of the vestibular portion of the eighth cranial nerve and are benign tumors. What is the postauricular incisional approach that offers the best chance of saving the integr...

Of the following choices, which would not be a consideration for choosing suture? A. Type of procedure B. The tissue being reapproximated C. Type of reapproximation D. Scrub person preference - ANSWERSD. Scrub person preference Alexanders 15th P192 Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox reading? A. Hypothermia B. Hypertension C. Vasoconstriction D. Hypovolemia - ANSWERSB. Hypertension Alexanders 15th P132 Skin injuries related to shearing ...

what statements regarding vascular clamps are true? select all that apply - ANSWERSa. vascular clamps are designed to partiall occlude blood flow. b. vascular clamps are designed to totally occlude blood flow. c. all vascular clamps are designed to hold vessels securely without trauma. what incision is used for lumbar laminectomy - ANSWERSa. midline direcly over the appropriate lumbar spine Franklin hardy with mulitple moles skin lesions - ANSWERSthe perioperative nurse recognized his si...

The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the pelvis through the - ANSWERSSuperior hypogastric plexus Which of the following is an important statement regarding the prevention of degenerative orthopedic conditions - ANSWERSWeight-bearing activities and joint movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin or damaged The cerebellar tentorium supports which structures of the cerebral hemispheres - ANSWERSTemporal lobe the surgeon makes an incision thr...

peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - ANSWERSmetallic taste in mouth positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - ANSWERSulnar nerve injury positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ANSWERSupper body ramp depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - ANSWERSsuccinylcholine hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible - ANSWERSligating c...

The number one patient safety issue identified in a survey of peri-operative nurses is preventing: - ANSWERSWrong site/procedure/patient surgery Reprocessing (flashing) instruments in the OR is high risk because: - ANSWERSOR personnel not properly trained to reprocess instruments To safely transfer and position patients in a manner that prevents shearing, personnel should use a mechanical lifting device for a supine-to-supine transfer of a patient weighing more than: - ANSWERS157 lbs __...

A nurse is performing tracheostomy care for a client who is postoperative following a laryngectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when suctioning the client's airway? a. Withdraw the catheter if the client begins coughing. b. Apply suction for 10 seconds. c. Advance the catheter 2 cm (0.8 in) after resistance is met. d. Use medical asepsis when performing the procedure. - ANSWERSb. Apply suction for 10 seconds. The nurse should apply suction for only 5 to 15 seco...

A.) Ask the Caller for verification of their identity - ANSWERSA nurse working on a medical-surgical unit receives a telephone call requesting the status of a client from an individual who identifies themself as the client's parent. Which of the following actins should the nurse take? A.)Ask the caller for verification of their identity B.) Give the caller limited information about the client C.) transfer the phone call to the client's room D.) Inform the caller that they should obtain p...

A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving furosemide IV for peripheral edema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply). - ANSWERAssess for tinnitus Monitor serum potassium levels Elevate the head of bed slowly before ambulation Recommend eating a banana daily A nurse is providing information to a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following information should the nurse includ...

A nurse is teaching a client who will start using transdermal fentanyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching A. "I can use an electric blanket while in bed" B. "I will replace the patch every day" C. "I should apply the patch to my upper thigh" D. "I can take an oral analgesic for breakthrough pain" - ANSWERD Fentanyl is a transdermal opioid agonist for managing persistent, moderate to severe chronic ...

A nurse is taking a history for a client who reports that he is taking aspirin about 4 times daily for a sprained wrist. Which of the following prescribed medications taken by the client is contradicted with aspirin? - ANSWERWarfarin A nurse in an emergency department is performing an admission assessment for a client who has severe Aspirin toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWERRespiratory depression A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid agonist ...