The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducts fire service research in such areas as:
A) Fire behavior
B) Wind-drive fires in structures
C) Development of personal protective equipment (PPE)
D) All of the above
D
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A patient who enters the emergency department has an exacerbation of COPD complicated by pneumonia. The patient is hemodynamically stable, demonstrates a strong cough, and has ABG data consistent with respiratory failure. Which of the following therapeutic interventions would be appropriate at this time?
A. endotracheal intubation and a T-piece B. endotracheal intubation and invasive positive-pressure ventilation C. negative pressure ventilation D. noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation
National Standard hose threads and other types have blunt end threads called a ____ cut.
A. Storz B. Higbee C. hydrant D. water hammer
Once the infant is delivered, feel for a brachial pulse or the pulsations in the umbilical cord. If the pulse rate is below ________ beats/min, begin assisted ventilations.
a. 60 b. 80 c. 100 d. 120
Which of the following standards of brain death would allow the MOST organs for transplantation?
A. Whole brain B. Cognitive C. The Uniform Brain-Death Act D. Harvard E. Whole brain plus whole body