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200

This is the primary mechanism of heat loss

What is radiation

200

This is the most superficial layer of the skin

What is epidermis

200

This thermal imagine technology is used to allow firefighters to see through smoke

What is a Thermal Imagining Camera

200

This is SPO2 reading that patients need to be kept at (or higher)

What is 94%

400

This is the transfer of heat through direct contact

What is conduction

400

These 3 things create the most effective compressions

What is appropriate depth, allowing for recoil and appropriate rate

400

This device is applied to the neck to stabilize the spine in a trauma patient

What is a Cervical Collar

400

This is the dose of Albuterol and Atrovent given in a Bronchospasm patient (Adult) 

What is Albuterol 5mg and Atrovent 0.5mg

600

This is the first stage of fire development where a fire is small and confined to materials ingnited

What is incipient stage

600

This population has a compression to breath ratio of 15:2 with 2 rescuers

What is Child or Infant

600

This gasoline powered tool is used for cutting steel or masonry

What is a K-12

600

This is the dose for epinephrine given in an allergic reaction (Adult)

What is 0.3mg

800
This is the stage that a fire enters when it becomes ventilation-limited

What is Decay

800

This is the normal respiratory rate for an adult patient

What is 12-20 breaths per minute

800

This is the ideal angle for placing a ground ladder for rescue

What is 75 degrees

800

This is the dosage for Aspirin and Nitroglycerin in a Chest Pain patient (Adult)

What is Aspirin 324mg and Nitroglycerin 0.4mg

1000

This is the main product of combustion and the most common cause of fire fatalities

What is Carbon Monoxide

1000

This disease has 3 types and causes yellowing of the skin

What is Hepatitis

1000

This type of splint is used specifically for mid-shaft femur fractures

What is a traction splint
1000

This is the dosage of oral glucose for a hypoglycemic patient

What is 15g (Repeated 1-2 tubes)

1200

This is a by-product of combustion and 35 times more toxic than carbon monoxide

What is Hydrogen Cyanide

1200

This rusty/green colored mucus is typical in signs of this respiratory illness

What is pneumonia

1200

These are the two tools that make up a set of 'Irons'

What is a Halligan and a Flat-Head Axe

1200

These are the 4 vital signs that are evaluated to determine if a patient is Septic

What is Temperature, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate

1400

This is the range of concentrations of fuel vapor and air within which combustion can occur

What is the flammable (explosive) range

1400

These are the 5 stages of of the grieving process according to Kubler-Ross

What is Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance

1400

This is the easiest and most common hose load for a Large Diameter Hose

What is a flat load

1400

This is the dosage for Tylenol when used for Pain Management

What is 650mg
1600

This is the danger of using a single high-pressure hose for initial attack

What is ventilation-induced flashover

1600

These are the 3 responsibilities of a first responder (often called the three C's)

What is Check, Call and Care

1600

This type of coupling is sexless and designed to connect with a 2/3 turn

What is a Storz Coupling

1600

This is the distance that the cord is clamped from the mother and baby following a pregnancy

What is 6-8 inches from the baby and another 2 inches closer to the mother