Which of the following statements regarding ignition-resistant construction is MOST accurate?
A) Requirements for ignition-resistant construction are the same regardless of jurisdiction or area.
B) The National Fire Protection Association publishes the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
C) Ignition-resistant requirements include a three-hour fire-resistive rating when exposed from the outside.
D) Ignition-resistant construction is intended to decrease vulnerability of structures to exposure from wildland fires.
D
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Which of the following statements regarding lightning-related injuries is correct?
A) The majority of patients who are struck by lightning die, even if CPR is provided immediately. B) The cardiovascular and nervous systems are most commonly injured during a lightning strike. C) Because of the high electrical energy associated with lightning, full-thickness burns are a common finding. D) Multiple fractures, including those of the cervical spine, are the most common cause of lightning-related deaths.
Despite direct pressure, a large laceration to the medial aspect of the arm continues to bleed profusely. You should:
A: locate and apply pressure to the brachial artery. B: pack the inside of the laceration with sterile gauze. C: quickly apply a tourniquet proximal to the injury. D: continue direct pressure and elevate the extremity.