Fire codes for newer buildings require valves controlling the water supply for sprinkler systems with more than ___ sprinklers be monitored at a constantly attended location

You have been called to a high school science lab, where a male student was splashed in the eye with an alkaline solution. The patient complains of burning to the eye as well as pain. After performing the primary assessment and finding no life-threatening conditions, you would:

A) Obtain a set of vital signs and determine whether the patient is taking medications or has any past medical problems B) Determine the exact compound that the patient was splashed with and the appropriate chemical antidote C) Hold the patient's eye open and begin flushing with large amounts of tap water, and continue this intervention throughout transport D) Cover both eyes with eye shields and move the patient to the ambulance for immediate transport

Why would iodine tablets be a benefit to administer to the general public after a nuclear bomb detonation?

A) Iodine boosts the immune system B) Iodine protects against all types of cancer C) Iodine decreases the risk for thyroid cancer D) Iodine helps eliminate radiation from the body