A ________ is when a fuel-rich atmosphere is pushed in front of a fire by the thermal column of heat from the fire
A) back draft
B) flashover
C) rollover
D) fully developed stage
C
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Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for estrogen therapy?
A) Known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia B) History of deep vein thrombosis C) Excessive and painful uterine bleeding D) Known or suspected pregnancy
You have arrived at a scene where a young girl tripped while running, and pushed her arms through a plate glass window while falling. She is responsive to painful stimuli and has blood spurting from a large laceration on her right upper arm. Your partner yells for you to immediately apply direct pressure to the laceration to prevent further blood loss, while he works to control the airway. You have yet to apply gloves, but your uniform shirt has long sleeves, and you normally wear prescription glasses. What would you do next?
A) Place a tourniquet above the laceration, being careful not to get blood on your hands B) Apply gloves prior to applying direct pressure over the injury site C) Control bleeding by pushing the skin of the laceration together until you can apply gloves D) Apply direct pressure to the site with your forearm until someone with gloves can take over
When checking a patient's intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) circuit before use, you notice that the device will not cycle off, even when you occlude the mouthpiece. What would be the most appropriate action in this case?
a. Secure a new IPPB ventilator. b. Check the circuit for leaks. c. Decrease the flow setting. d. Increase the pressure setting.
Which of the following is an appropriate collection technique?
A. Threatening legal action, even though your office rarely undertakes legal action to collect, because the threat makes patients more likely to pay quickly B. Calling patients at work to remind them of their financial obligation and to offer to work with them to help pay their debt C. Calling patients at home after 10 p.m. D. Sending a payment reminder in the form of a statement or letter when the account is 30 days past due E. None of these is an appropriate collection technique