WorksheetsSafety Test Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 23mins
How many different classes of fire extinguishers are there?
3
4
5
2
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.
What is this tool?
fire hydrant
smoke detector
fire alarm
fire extinguisher
You notice a frayed power cord on Ms. Jones IV pump. What should you do?
pull the plug out of the wall
turn it off
replace the pump with one that is not damaged
report it
The fire alarm sounds in the hospital you are working at. The fire is 2 floors above you, and you are on the 3rd floor. What should you do next?
make sure the fire doors to your unit are closed
start evacuating all of your patients down the stairs
account for all of your patients
wait for further instruction
Workplaces lose the greatest amount of time to injuries caused by poor manual handling practices. These injuries occur in which body part(s)?
Neck/ Head
Back
Shoulders
Wrists
Which of the following should you ALWAYS do when lifting?
Lift with your legs
Twist when lifting
Try to lift unilaterally (with only one side of the body)
Ensure that your back is straight
PPE stands for...
Priority Personal Equipment
Personal Priority Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Protective Personal Equipment
Which of the following are NOT ways to prevent slips, trips and falls?
Encourage staff to wear appropriate, no slip footwear
Encourage people to move quickly and not take care with movement
Provide adequate storage so that items are not stored in walkways
Make sure floors are well maintained (e.g. free from holes and rips)
In the case of a fire/ gas leak or other such emergency, premises should be evacuated immediately. Staff should NOT
Walk quietly
Listen and follow instructions
Use stairs instead of lifts
Run, push overtake others to get out first
In the event of an emergency, staff should...
Keep Calm
Locate the source of the fire
Rush back into the burning building to make sure no one is left behind
Call 911
When using a fire extinguisher, you should follow the PASS acronym. PASS stands for...
Pull (the pin), aim, sweep, squeeze
Pull (the pin), aim, squeeze, sweep
Pin (the pull) after shooting solid
Pull, aim, squeeze, shoot
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 indicates a health care employee understands fire safety?
Disposing of all waste in the nearest receptacle
Storing wheelchairs in the hall to facilitate quick evacuation
Placing “no smoking” signs near oxygen and other gases
Running to find a fire extinguisher and fire alarm
The CNA in a doctor's office notices the blood pressure cuff machine is not operating properly. She decides to use a standard sphygmomanometer and stethoscope before she records the patient's vital signs. Which safety consideration is being followed?
Body mechanics
Environmental safety
General guidelines
Patient safety
When a patient cannot reach the call bell, a nurse moves it within reach. Which safety consideration is being followed?
Body mechanics
Environmental safety
General guidelines
Patient safety
If a health care professional is contaminated by blood or other body fluids, he/she should wash the area immediately and notify:
the CDC.
his/her doctor to get an antibiotic prescription.
a supervisor.
OSHA.
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.
