The killing of pathogenic agents by directly applying a chemical made for that purpose is called:
A) cleaning.
B) disinfection.
C) sterilization.
D) high-level disinfection.
Answer: B) disinfection.
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Which of the following statements about handling ladders is MOST accurate?
A. A firefighter should relocate a positioned ladder only when ordered to do so. B. Ladders should never carry a load greater than one firefighter every 20 feet (6 m). C. Ladder stability should be checked during training by climbing several rungs and shifting left and right. D. Firefighters should never secure themselves to a ladder; they must be able to quickly retreat while working.
Nearly all metals burn under the right conditions
A) True B) False
After two cardiac arrests occurred on its premises over the last 6 months, a large home improvement center has purchased a fully automated AED. You have been asked to provide education on its use. During an instructional session, a student asks you what will happen when the AED indicates that a shock is indicated. Your response should be:
A) "The AED will prompt you to recheck the pulse." B) "You will need to reanalyze the heart rhythm." C) "The AED will automatically charge and shock the patient." D) "You will need to press the shock button after the system charges."
Which is an anticoagulant given to patients?
a. Warfarin b. Vitamin K c. Vitamin D d. Protamine sulfate