Chapter 35 Key notes Flashcards

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What are signs and symptoms of breathing smoke (smoke inhalation)?

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The signs and symptoms of breathing smoke (smoke inhalation) are headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue

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Synthetic substances ignite and burn fast, causing?

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Causing rapidly developing fires and toxic smoke

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What can smoke exposure cause?

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Smoke exposure can cause both acute and chronic health effects

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Dirty firefighting gear should never be transported in?

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The passenger compartment of your car or any other place it could harm you or others

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What does mitochondria convert nutrients into?

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(ATP) adenosine triphosphate

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What is the natural antidote for CO poisoning?

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The natural antidote for CO poisoning is oxygen

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What are the typical electrochemical sensors?

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Oxygen, Hydrogen Cyanide, Carbon monoxide, Hydrogen sulfide, Ammonia, and Chlorine

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What is a concern with electrochemical sensors?

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They can be easily overwhelmed and will max out with regard to their readings

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What does a Photoionization Detector use it’s ultraviolet light for?

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The PID uses ultraviolet light to ionize the gases that move through the sensor

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What is a disadvantage of Colorimetric tubes?

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They are single-use only

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Where should you start detection and monitoring?

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Start detection and monitoring outside the building in a clean area

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