Health Care Fire Safety

How many different classes of fire extinguishers are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

when using a fire extinguisher its best to aim at the_______part of the fire

• middle 
• top
• side
• base

 Healthcare workers are legally responsible for familiarizing themselves with disaster policies.

• False
• True

The acronym RACE is commonly used to remember the correct steps for using a fire extinguisher.

• True
• False

The three things needed in order for a fire to start are

• spark, oxygen, matches
• flammable material, oxygen, chemical reaction
• fuel, heat, oxygen
• fuel, oxygen, flammable material

Trash is burning and the fire gets out of control. Which fire extinguisher is most appropriate to use to control this fire?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

Which action is not the correct use of a fire extinguisher?

• Pull the pin to release the lock.

• Squeeze or press the handle.

• Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire.

• Hold the extinguisher in one position while discharging it.

Hot surfaces, slippery floors, machines without guards, and cluttered work areas are examples of _____ hazards.

• safety
• chemical
• biological
• other health

What is it called when you practice what you would do if there is a fire?

• You should not practice.
• A fire drill.
• A fire maze.
• An actual fire.

What is this tool?

• fire hydrant

• smoke detector

• fire alarm

• fire extinguisher