EXAMS, STUDY GUIDES, ESSAYS, NOTES & GOOD GRADES

A nurse is reviewing a client's health record and notes that the client experiences permanent extrapyramidal effects caused by a previous medication. The nurse should recognize that the medication affected which of the following systems in the client? A. Cardiovascular B. Immune C. Central nervous D. Gastrointestinal C. Central nervous (The nurse should realize that extrapyramidal effects are movement disorders that can be caused by a number of central nervous system medications, s...

The emergency generator must have enough fuel to supply the total emergency power load for at least 6 hours Where must the lobby elevator ket switch be located? No more than 4 feet from call button After the fire department appears on the scene, what should the fire brigade do? Report to the Fire Command Station In a fully sprinklered Class E building, how large can an area be before a fire wall is required to compartment the area? Unlimited. (The sprinkler system should suppres...

Automatic fire pumps are usually needed where a ___________ may occur immediately. high water demand water alarms serve as fire extinguishing systems and serve as a(n) _________. automatic fire alarm. sprinkler systems are required to have an approved motor gong, bell, horn, or ________. siren sprinklers manufactured after 1/1/2000 are required to have a _____________. sprinkler identification number (sin) _________ sprinklers have been recalled. cycling the __________ i...

Quick Response Sprinkler Head A sprinkler having a fusible link with a response time index (RTI) of 50 or less. Fire department connection normally on exterior of building... FDNY can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to supplement existing water supplies. Recessed Sprinkler A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other than the shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling. Residential Sprinkl...

Hose Station a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose connection. Impairment Coordinator Person responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service (designated by the owner) In Service The Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or on a fire apparatus that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident. Personal Supervision Supervision by the holder of a department c...

Fire department connections are to be inspected how often? Quarterly A sprinkler head with a red frame has a temperature classification of? Extra High (325 - 375°F) Water motor gongs are to be tested how often? Quarterly In a water spray fixed system inspection if the strainer is found corroded what color tag is required? Yellow The Hydraulic name plate shall be inspected how often? Quarterly What color tag is required when sprinkler heads are found to be lightly corrod...

WHAT IS A OLD-STYLE/CONVENTIONAL SPRINKLER? A sprinkler that directs 40% to 60% of the water initially in a downward direction and is designed to be installed with the deflector in either the upright or pendent position. WHAT IS A PENDENT SPRINKLER? A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed downward against the deflector. WHAT IS A PINTLE SCREWS? A visual indicating device required for sprinklers manufactured prior to 1999 identifying small ...

Hangers generally consist of an attachment to the piping, an attachment to the building structure, and a ferrous rod attaching the components together. Hanging components are generally required to be listed devices; however, a ---- may also certify that a hanger or hanging assembly may be used. licensed professional engineer A partial list of specific hanger spacing requirements is noted below: Standard wall steel pipe with diameters 1 inch and 1 ¼ inch are equired to have hange...

Upright Sprinkler A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water spray is directed upwards against the deflector. Water Spray Fixed System A special fixed pipe system connected to a reliable fire protection water supply and equipped with water spray nozzles for specific water discharge and distribution over the surface or area to be protected. The piping system is connected to the water supply through an automatically or manually actuated valve that initiates the flow o...

What is a fire hydrant? A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire department connections with water. The __________ is responsible to maintain sprinkler sys. and to determine qualifications. owner What is the purpose of gate valves? A valve controlling flow to water based fire protection systems. Is used to isolate,shut off, and open sprinkler systems. A _______ shall be required to post tags at main control val...