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1
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When faced with a situation where a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order cannot be located, you should ___.

A

A) Begin resuscitation at once.

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Which of the following types of consent allows treatment of a patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated?

A) Actual
B) Informed
C) Implied
D) Expressed

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C) Implied

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3
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To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT-B should always ___.

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Provide competent care that meets current standards.

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4
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You arrive at the scene of an apparent death. When evaluating the patient, what is a definitive sign of death?

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C) Dependent lividity

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When is an emergency patient move indicated?

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B) The EMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards

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The ______ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.

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Sacrum

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7
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What components are needed to prove negligence?

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B) Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, causation

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Which of the following conditions would be the LEAST likely to mimic the signs and symptoms of a stroke?

A) Hypovolemia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) A postictal state
D) Intracranial bleeding

A

A) Hypovolemia

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9
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Classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include __________________.

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Cool, clammy skin; weakness; tachycardia; rapid respirations

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The ONLY indications for placing your gloved fingers in the vagina during delivery are _____________________.

A) Nuchal cord and presentation of an arm or leg
B) Limb presentation and severe vaginal hemorrhage
C) Vertex presentation and delivery of the placenta
D) Breeched presentation and prolapsed umbilical cord

A

D) Breeched presentation and prolapsed umbilical cord

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11
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Define “fire stream”.

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A stream of water or other water-based extinguishing agent after it leaves the fire hose and nozzle until it reaches the desired point.

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12
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Define “water hammer”.

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The force created by rapid deceleration of water causing a violent increase in pressure that can be powerful enough to rupture piping or damage fixtures

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For an interior fire attack, a __________________ can be used to protect firefighters from radiant heat as well as cool the hot fire gases.

A

Wide fog pattern

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14
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When considering master stream placement, firefighters should aim the stream so it enters the structure at __________________ .

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An upward angle causing it to deflect off the ceiling or other overhead objects

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15
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When water is vaporized into steam, it expands approximately ______________ times its original volume when it turns to steam.

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1700

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16
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Define “latent heat of vaporization”.

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The amount of heat required to convert a liquid into a gas.

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17
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Define “friction loss”.

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The loss of pressure created by the turbulence of water moving against the interior walls of fire hose, pipes, fittings, and adapters.

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18
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Which type of building construction has the most ability to withstand structural damage from fire?

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D) Type I - Fire Resistive

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______________ is a method of ventilating a room or structure by mechanically blowing fresh air through an inlet opening into the space in sufficient volume to create a slight positive pressure within and thereby forcing the contaminated atmosphere out the exit opening.

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Positive pressure ventilation

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20
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List the four (4) basic categories of forcible entry tools. (CPSP)

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Cutting
Prying
Striking
Pushing/Pulling

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21
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List the aspects of care and maintenance of wooden handles.

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-Inspect for cracks and splinters
-Wash, rinse, and wipe dry
-Check tightness of head
-Sand if necessary
-Coat with boiled linseed oil

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22
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Define “salvage”.

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Those methods and operating procedures by which firefighters attempt to reduce primary and secondary damage during firefighting operations.

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23
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What is “overhaul”.

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Operations conducted once the main body of fire has been extinguished; including searching for and extinguishing hidden or remaining fire.

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24
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When an occupied residential building is being remodeled, the Main Control Valve on an automatic sprinkler system should be in the ____________ position.

A) Open
B) Closed

A

A) Open

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25
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List three (3) sources of water for supply to an automatic sprinkler system.

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-Connection to the public water system
-On-site pressure tank
-Storage tank with an automatic pump

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26
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A ________ standpipe system is primarily for use by fire suppression personnel trained in handling large hoselines.

A) Class II
B) Class I
C) Class III

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B) Class I

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27
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The threaded portion of the stem that opens and closes the gate is not visible beyond the yoke when the valve is ____________.

A) Open
B) Closed

A

B) Closed

28
Q

The normal collapse zone is considered generally to be ____________.

A) 1/2 the size of the building
B) The size of the building
C) 1 1/2 times the size of the building
D) Twice the size of the building

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C) 1 1/2 times the size of the building

29
Q

When using a ladder for rescue from a LARGE window, how should the ladder be placed?

A

2-3 rungs within the window if space permits

30
Q

Primary damage is caused by _____________, and secondary damage is caused by ___________________.

A

fire, suppression efforts

31
Q

When does salvage begin?

A

During preplanning and inspections

32
Q

True or false?

The most significant of all salvage principles is the accurate application of water.

A

True

33
Q

When performing salvage operations in a business, the priority should be to protect ___________________.

A

Business records

34
Q

Exterior doors on public buildings generally open in what direction?

A) Outward
B) Inward

A

A) Outward

35
Q

What tool is generally used in forcible entry work and is particularly effective in breaking padlocks?

A) Flathead axe
B) Sledgehammer
C) K-tool
D) Halligan

A

D) Halligan

36
Q

If the hinges of a door are on the same side of the door as the firefighter, the door will swing ______________ the firefighter.

A) Towards
B) Away from

A

A) Towards

37
Q

When breaking a plate glass window, the glass should be struck at the ________of the window.

A) Side
B) Top
C) Bottom

A

B) Top

38
Q

Name three (3) types of door construction.

A

Solid Core
Slab
Hollow Core
Metal Covered
Tubular
Panel Door
Steel Door
Frame and Ledge
Frame and Brace

39
Q

What is the function of the AVL system?

A

Keeps track of units in the field to assist dispatching the closest unit.

40
Q

In a plat book, a dotted line with a plus (+) or minus (-) sign on either side of the line indicates ______________ .

A

a change in water zones

41
Q

Name the three E’s of Fire Prevention.

A

Education
Engineering
Enforcement

42
Q

In hydraulic ventilation, _______% to _______% of the area of the window opening must be covered by the hose stream.

A) 55, 60
B) 75, 80
C) 85, 90
D) 90, 95

A

C) 85,90

43
Q

What do you have to be sure of when sounding your way across a Spanish tile roof?

A

That the underlayment is intact enough to stand on

44
Q

What is the fuel mixture for all TFD power saws?

A

50:1

45
Q

When cutting through a roof, the angle of the chain saw to the surface of the material being cut is ___________ degrees.

A) 15
B) 45
C) 60
D) 90

A

B) 45

46
Q

When disconnecting a battery, one should disconnect the ________________ cable first to prevent arcing.

A) Positive
B) Negative

A

B) Negative

47
Q

Describe the correct method of approaching a vehicle fire for extinguishment.

A

Diagonally at a 45 degree angle
From uphill/upwind, if possible
From the unburned side

48
Q

List four (4) types of main control valves approved for sprinkler systems.

A

OS&Y
PIV
WPIV
PIVA

49
Q

Name three (3) of the common release mechanisms for sprinkler heads.

A

Fusible Link
Frangible Bulb
Chemical Pellet

50
Q

What is the purpose of the retard chamber on a sprinkler riser?

A

Reduces false alarm activation due to momentary water surges

51
Q

What is the purpose of a water flow detector?

A

To transmit an alarm whenever a sprinkler head or standpipe valve is opened

52
Q

The two types of hydrant designs are _____ and ______.

A

Dry barrel
Wet barrel

53
Q

Hydrants in residential areas are separated by a maximum of ______ feet.

A) 100
B) 300
C) 500
D) 800

A

D) 800

54
Q

List two (2) advantages of a water distribution grid system.

A

Reduces dead end mains
Reduces friction loss by factor of 4
Only 1 or 2 hydrants are shut down if a water main breaks.

55
Q

List the five (5) components of the Tucson water distribution system.
(STRM-H)

A

Supply Source
Treatment Plants
Reservoirs
Mains
Hydrants

56
Q

Describe a Class II standpipe system.

A

Intended for occupant use. Wet pipe system.

57
Q

The most practical manner of supplying water vertically in a modern 10-story building is?

A

Standpipes

58
Q

Where do the exterior markings for standpipe connections originate and in what direction do they follow?

A

North side of the northwest corner and continue clockwise.

59
Q

A replacement for a defective or missing gasket in an inlet manifold on a FDC can be obtained from an __________ or an ______.

A

unused inlet, unused nozzle tip

60
Q

List at least four (4) items that firefighters should carry in a highrise lay.

A

Hand Lights
SCBA
High Rise Pack
Handi-folds
Lifeline (rappelling gear)
Forcible Entry Tools

61
Q

Hydrants in industrial areas are separated by a maximum of ______ feet.

A) 100
B) 300
C) 500
D) 800

A

B) 300

62
Q

What is the radio designation of the Logistics Deputy Chief and what division are they assigned to?

A

Deputy 6
Division 3

63
Q

The responsibilities and capabilities of the first responder at the scene of a hazardous materials incident include what? (EPIC)

A

-Evacuation
-Personnel protection
-Identify the product
-Control the scene

64
Q

List three (3) ways to provide protection from radiation during a hazmat incident

A

Time
Distance
Shielding

65
Q

What is a Code 18?

A

Request for law enforcement by TFD for safety purposes

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