The major reason for firefighters to enter a burning building being demolished is to:

A) control fire spread.
B) protect neighboring structures.
C) check for unauthorized scavengers.
D) rescue injured demolition workers.


D

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Employees typically receive a copy of the office personnel manual

A. after 30 days of employment. B. after 90 days of employment probation. C. never. Copies are typically not handed out. D. upon hire.

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A 42-year-old man was working at a construction site when a pallet of bricks fell on him, striking him in the chest. He is lying supine on a concrete floor. The bricks have been removed by coworkers. He responds to your voice, but is anxious and confused. His skin is mottled, especially above the shoulders, and cool. He is sweating profusely. His airway is open, and his breathing is shallow at 34

times per minute. He has a weak radial pulse of 130. He has bruising to the chest, but no deformity, crepitus, or abnormal motion. You should: A) secure a firm object, such as a clipboard or book, over the injured area. B) move him into a sitting position and ask him to hold a pillow against the injured area. C) manually stabilize the spine and ventilate him. D) manually stabilize the spine, apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask, and elevate his legs.

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Which of the following BEST defines "rhonchi"?

A whistling sound that can be heard during auscultation of the lungs b. An abnormal sound heard during lung auscultation that is caused by air rushing through mucosal secretions in or swollen tissues of the bronchioles c. Vibrations that can be felt externally when breathing or speaking d. A crackling or grating sound; in the lungs, associated with lung disease

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The term _____________________________ means having no teeth; toothless

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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