Characteristics of water that make it valuable for fire extinguishment include:

A. low coefficient of friction.
B. a single application method.
C. a greater heat-absorbing capacity than other agents.
D. an ability to change to steam with little energy required.


C

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The code S2 used in form locator 24H in regard to early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) services means:

services were not available. new services were requested. the patient is currently under treatment. services were available and used.

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When minimal fluctuations in pressure and flow are critical factors, which of the following pres-sure-reducing valves would be the best choice?

a. Single-stage preset pressure-reducing valve b. Multiple-stage pressure-reducing valve c. Uncompensated Thorpe tube flowmeter d. Bourdon adjustable pressure regulator

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Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the following questions

A patient comes in for cardiac evaluation. The patient is placed on the treadmill with leads and is asked to walk at a brisk pace in order to increase the heart rate. The reading from this test is called what?

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Venous blood is dark red to bluish because:

A. of deoxygenated hemoglobin. B. of the water in blood, which is blue. C. of oxygenated hemoglobin. D. it has more oxygen.

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