Which type of burn is also known as a second degree burn?
a. sunburn burn
b. full thickness burn
c. superficial burn
d. partial thickness burn - Answer -d. partial thickness burn
What is the term for discoloration of the parts of a deceased person's body closest to
the ground?
a. myasthenia gravis
b. morbid coagulation
c. dependent lividity
d. chromatis mortis - Answer -c. dependent lividity
What is the legal term for discontinuing CPR without either the order of physician or
hand-off of the victim to someone of equal or superior training?
a. abandonment
b. negligence
c. dereliction
d. nonfeasance - Answer -a. Abandonment
What is the term for the stiffening of muscles that occurs after death?
a. necrosis
b. morbidity
c. lividity
d. rigor mortis - Answer -d. rigor mortis
HIV, HBV, and HCV are ____.
a. carcinogens
b. bloodborne pathogens
c. blood clotting factors
d. chemical warfare agents - Answer -b. bloodborne pathogens
Who determines the required immunizations for fire fighters?
a. agency medical director
b. personal doctor
c. local health officer
, d. CDC - Answer -a. agency medical director
What is a total lack of respirations called?
a. cheynes-stokes respirations
b. kussmaul breathing
c. respiratory arrest
d. hypoventilation - Answer -c. respiratory arrest
What is the purpose of the head tilt-chin left technique?
a. open the airway
b. protect the spine
c. feel the carotid pulse
d. examine the pharynx - Answer -a. open the airway
During rescue breathing, what should be done with firmly attached dental appliances?
a. they should be removed if gentle pressure alone is sufficient to detach them
b. they should be removed
c. single or double bridges should be left in place; all other appliances should be
removed
d. nothing - Answer -d. nothing
What is a component of the three part method of assessing the adequacy of breathing?
a. open
b. shake
c. listen
d. count - Answer -c. listen
What is a function of the circulatory system?
a. transport carbon dioxide to the lungs
b. absorb carbon dioxide from the alveoli
c. absorb oxygen from body tissues
d. transport oxygenated blood to the lungs - Answer -a. transport carbon dioxide to the
lungs
For infant CPR, which pulse is checked?
a. pedal
b. radial
c. carotid
d. brachial - Answer -d. brachial
Which type of bleeding is characterized by a steady flow of dark red blood?
a. capillary
b. arterial
c. serous
d. venous - Answer -d. venous
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