With so many prescriptions written by

1 Firefighters must learn the proper pro- cedures for responding to residential carbon monoxide CO emergencies. 2 Upon arriving at the scene of the alarm, personnel shall put on protective clothing and then bring an operational, calibrated CO meter onto the premises. 3 CO poisoning can be lethal, both to firefighters and to ordi- nary citizens. 4 Occupants of the premises shall then be examined, and if they are experiencing CO poisoning symptoms— i.e., headaches, nausea, confusion, dizzi- ness, and other flu-like symptoms—an Emergency Medical Services EMS crew shall be sent immediately to evacuate and administer oxygen to the occupants.

341. a. Sentence 1

b. Sentence 2

c. Sentence 3

d. Sentence 4

SET 31 Answers begin on page 119. For each of the following groups of four numbered sentences, choose the sentence order that would result in the best paragraph. 1 Figures have the power to mislead peo- ple. 2 Mathematics tells us about eco- nomic trends, patterns of disease, and the growth of populations. 3 Math is good at exposing the truth, but it can also perpet- uate misunderstandings and untruths.

342. a. 1, 2, 3

b. 2, 3, 1

c. 3, 1, 2

d. 3, 2, 1

1 The reason for so many injuries and fatalities is that a vehicle can generate heat of up to 1,500° F. 2 Firefighters know that the dangers of motor-vehicle fires are too often overlooked. 3 In the United States, 1 out of 5 fires involves motor vehicles, resulting each year in 600 deaths, 2,600 civilian injuries, and 1,200 injuries to fire- fighters.

343. a. 1, 2, 3

b. 1, 3, 2

c. 2, 3, 1

d. 3, 2, 1

1 There is no harm in putting a special treat in your child’s lunchbox from time to time. 2 Usually, healthy snacks are defined as foods with low sugar and fat content. 3 Some examples include carrot and celery sticks, granola bars, yogurt drinks, and string cheese. 4 However, in general, it is a much better idea to provide healthy snacks.

344. a. 2, 4, 1, 3

b. 1, 4, 2, 3

c. 1, 2, 3, 4

d. 3, 1, 2, 4

1 Additionally, once a year, the associa- tion hosts a block party with food, music, and games. 2 The association organizes neighborhood watch teams and liaises with the police department on issues of crime and safety. 3 The main goal of the neigh- borhood association is to help make the community a safer place.

345. a. 1, 2, 3

b. 3, 2, 1

c. 2, 3, 1

d. 3, 1, 2

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