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What is the primary function of a fuse in electrical apparatus?
What is the most critical factor in determining the severity of electric shock?
What is the first step in treating a person who has received an electric shock?
What is the primary precaution to take when handling electrical equipment?
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What is the effect of a minor electric shock on the victim?
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Why is alternating current more severe than direct current in causing electric shock?
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What is the purpose of testing apparatus before use?
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What should be done before investigating a fault in an electrical apparatus?
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What is a common precaution to prevent earth shock in a physiotherapy department?
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What is a risk when a person receiving treatment rests their hand on a water pipe?
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What must the voltage be to feel a static shock?
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What is a purpose of ESD flooring?
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What material is NOT generally used in creating ESD flooring?
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Why should a rubber mat be used under a patient's feet during treatment?
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What is the primary purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
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What are the immediate steps to take when a fuse blows?
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Why should a person avoid forming a part of the earth connection in an electrical circuit?
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What causes a fuse to blow in an electrical circuit?
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In a three-wire connection, what can result in an earth shock?
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What factor is NOT a common cause of fuse blowing?
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What is the result of a thicker fuse wire in the circuit?
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How can a person unintentionally create an earth connection?
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