Fingers of a fire - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

S-130 Module 1 (Preparedness, ICS, & Resources) 100% Correct What is the "origin" of a fire? The origin is the area where the fire started. What is the "head" of a fire? The head is the part of a wildfire with the greatest forward rate of spread. You have to control the head and prevent the formation of new heads to suppress a wildland fire. What are "fingers" on a fire? Fingers are typically long, narrow strips of fire that extend from the main body of a fire. Caution: Uncontrolled fin...

During which wave, complex, interval, or segment of an electrocardiogram tracing does the absolute refractory period take place in a normally functioning heart? A. S-T segment B. P-R interval C. P wave D. Q-T interval - D. A patient is experiencing a possible neurological emergency from a blunt force closed head injury. He is found to have abnormal pupillary reactions to light and has lost the ability to move his eyes from side to side to follow your finger movements. He is also unab...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

S-190 Practice Test Questions with Correct Answers The precise location where a competent ignition source came into contact with the material first ignited and sustained combustion occurred. - Answer-Point of origin. The side of the fire having the fastest rate of spread - Answer-Head of a fire The part of a fire's perimeter that is roughly parallel to the main direction of spread - Answer-Flank of a fire That portion of a fire spreading directly into the wind or down slope. That po...

S-190 Questions and Answers Already Passed Graded A+ The precise location where a competent ignition source came into contact with the material first ignited and sustained combustion occurred. -️️ Point of origin. The side of the fire having the fastest rate of spread -️️ Head of a fire The part of a fire's perimeter that is roughly parallel to the main direction of spread -️️ Flank of a fire That portion of a fire spreading directly into the wind or down slope. That portion of ...

1. Which action should be taken when attempting to decrease falls in the hospital setting? a. Lower the height of the bed and the bottom two side rails before leaving the room. b. Ask patients on first encounter to use the bathroom and every 4 hours thereafter. c. Instruct patients to use the call light only if they think they need help getting out of bed. d. Encourage patients to not take any prescribed medicine that could cause drowsiness or light headedness. Answer: a Keeping the bed in...

Test Bank Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children 10th Edition by Hockenberry Table Of Contents Chapter 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing Chapter 2: Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion Chapter 3: Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion Chapter 4: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child and Family Chapter 5: Pain Assessment in and Management in Children Chapter 6: Infectious Disease Chapter 7: Health Promotion of t...

What is the purpose of an SOP? A. to break down the amount of work to be done in a given time. B. to read after the job is done. C. to provide guidance and specific steps necessary to safely operate the system. D. to provide a standard way to preform the job faster. - ANSWER-C. to provide guidance and specific steps necessary to safely operate the system. Where can a list of the proper PPE needed to safely preform a job task? A. SOPs and MPs B. Safety data sheet C. risk management plan...

Point of Origin - Answer- The location where the fire started Head of Fire - Answer- The side of the fire having the fastest rate of spread- usually hottest Flank of a fire - Answer- The part of a fire's perimeter that is roughly parallel to the main direction of spread. Rear of a fire or heel of fire - Answer- Slowest spreading portion of a fire edge... spreads directly into the wind or down slope.... opposite of the head.... Fire perimeter - Answer- The entire outer edge or bounda...

S-190 Study Guide Test with Complete Solutions points of origin - Answer-Where the fire originated. Never changes. "Precise location where a competent ignition source" Head of fire - Answer-The side of the fire having the fastest rate of spread, most intense Flank of fire - Answer-The part of a fire's perimeter that is roughly parallel to the main direction of spread. Rear of a fire - Answer-• that portion of a fire spreading directly into the wind or down slope • that po...