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17 Cards in this Set
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are potentially dangerous conditions in the physical environment
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environmental hazards
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delayed localized sin reaction that occurs with in 6-48 hrs of exposure & lasts several days
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contact dermatitis
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an instantanious or fairly prompt systematic reaction manifested by swelling itching respiratory distress hypotension & death
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immediate hypersensitivity
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skin injury caused by flames hot liquid, steam
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burns
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what does RACE stand for
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Rescue
Alarm Confine (the fire) Extinguish |
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besides RACE what are two other things that need to happen in the even of a fire
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evacuate patients from the room with the fire
notify the switchboard operator of the fire location |
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what is the first priority in a fire
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rescue the patients in the vicinity nearest the fire
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inability to breath can result from airway obstruction drowning or inhalation of noxious fumes such as carbon dioxide
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asphyxiation
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______can be more deadly than fire
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smoke
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this type of extinguisher is used to put out fires with burning paper wood or cloth it is water under pressure
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Class A
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This extinguisher contains carbon dioxide & is used to put out fires caused by gasoline, oil, paint, or other flammable liquids
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Class B
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you use this type of extinguisher to put out electrical fires it contains dry chemicals
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Class C
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What does the ABC combo extinguisher contain
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graphite...it can be used for any type of fire
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this is an odorless gas is released during incomplete combustion of carbon products such as kerosenem natural gas wood & coal substances
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Carbon Monoxide CO
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this is a harmless distribution of low amperage electricity over a large area of the body; feels like a slight tingling
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macroshock
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this is a low voltage but high amperage electricity a person w intact skin usually does not feel it but if the skin is wet or the integrity is impaired it can be fatal
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microshock
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what is the most common injury associated with older adults
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falls
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