Mononucleosis is a viral infection transmitted through saliva and is characterized by severe fatigue and increase in the risk of spleen rupture.

Which technique should be used when fire fighters must search a large area such as a warehouse?

a. Officer-led search b. Oriented search c. Teams of two d. Search ropes

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. When food is swallowed, it is kept out of the esophagus by the epiglottis, a flap that covers the opening of the trachea whenever food approaches. 2. The Heimlich maneuver is not recommended for a patient experiencing a partial obstruction with adequate air exchange. 3. A finger sweep should only be performed on an adult patient if they are unconscious. 4. When administering chest thrusts, it is important not to place the hands over the cricothyroid membrane. 5. If the Heimlich maneuver is unsuccessful, a tracheotomy should be performed.