Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The majority of fatal falls involve people between 18 and 25 years of age.
2. For every 4 feet that a ladder extends up a wall, the ladder base should be placed 1 foot away from the wall.
3. Burns are the leading cause of death in fires.
4. The most common type of poisoning by gas is carbon monoxide poisoning.
5. The Heimlich maneuver for a choking adult involves blows to the upper back.



1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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