Chapter 10&11 Flashcards
outer circle of auto ex
Traffic hazards Ignition sources Vehicle number and type Vehicle damage Number victims Ejected victims
Inner circle of auto ex
Vehicle damage Hazards: fire, fuel, fluids, and wires Number of patients Access to patients Air bag systems (SRS, SIPS, & ROPS)
5-10-20 rule
Work a minimum of 5 inches from side airbags, 10 inches from Driver airbag, and 20 inches from Passenger side airbag
What are 2 types of glass found on cars?
Laminated and tempered
What do SRS, SIPS, and ROPS stand for?
Supplemental Restraint Systems
Side Impact Protection Systems
Rollover Protection Systems
Undeployed air bags can only be disabled by……
removing their electric charge
What are 3 types of door hinges
cast, forged, stamped
Why is it a bad idea to cut into or below the rocker panel?
it may compromise:
Wiring (battery or airbag) Fuel line Brake line
What are the 3 types of roof removal?
Front to back (SUV’s) Back to front with windshield intact (compacts) Roof flap (“A” post with a crease in front of “B” post)
Photo
Cardiac arrest and severe burns occur. Death is probable at how many amps?
10
name 2 types of electrical switches
air and oil
What purpose does the transformer serve?
reduces the high voltage to low voltage suitable for the customer
A typical joint pole serves what 3 networks?
electrical power, cable, and phone.
Apparatus placement should always be at a minimum of full span ( poles) away from broken, downed, or sagging lines
one, two
The flammable range of natural gas is % to % in air.
4, 15