Which of the following agents used in portable fire extinguishers extinguishes primarily through a smothering action by establishing a gaseous blanket between the fuel and the surrounding air?

A. Water
B. Foam
C. Dry chemical
D. Carbon dioxide


Answer: D. Carbon dioxide

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

What is the leaf-shaped cartilage that extends from the base of the tongue and is attached by ligaments to the thyroid cartilage?

a. Arytenoid cartilage b. Cricoid cartilage c. Cuneiform cartilage d. Epiglottis

Health Professions

Cardiac glycosides are used in the management of congestive heart failure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

The ____ joins the sternum and scapula. 

A. clavicle B. scapula C. humerus D. ulna

Health Professions

Bacteria are streaked on an agar plate using a(n) ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions