All Firefighting Personnel Should Continue to Use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

question 30

Multiple Choice

All firefighting personnel should continue to use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) until:

• A) the fire behavior has been determined.
• B) the fire has been completely extinguished.
• C) air monitoring confirms SCBAs can be safely removed.
• D) atmosphere has been determined toxic below 5 percent.

Identify and understand modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for cardiopulmonary disease.

Comprehend the physiological responses to fever, including hyperventilation due to increased metabolic demands.

Understand the effects of fluid volume overload on the body, especially increased preload.

Acknowledge age-related changes affecting oxygen status and anesthesia management in older adults.

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