Which chemical-protective clothing is a single-piece garment that totally encloses the wearer?

a. Splash suit
b. Level D ensemble
c. Encapsulating suit
d. Proximity suit

Answer: c. Encapsulating suit

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You respond to a construction site on a very hot summer day for a person "not acting right." You find a 44-year-old male patient seated in a work vehicle with the air conditioner on maximum. Coworkers state the patient was working for the last 2 hours pouring concrete when he started "speaking gibberish" and nearly collapsed. The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli. Your initial vital signs

are blood pressure 90/60, pulse 136, and respiratory rate 24. The patient's skin is cool to the touch and dry, but his shirt is wet with visible salt rings. You suspect: A) heat cramps. B) myocardial infarction. C) heat exhaustion. D) hypernatremia.

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