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Fire and electrical safety

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which element(s) are necessary for a fire to continue to burn?

a)

fuel

b)

heat

c)

oxygen

d)

carbon dioxide

2.

Fires may be prevented by:

a)

placing trash and waste in the proper receptacles

b)

keeping exit paths clear and open

c)

participating in regularly scheduled fire drills

d)

being aware of location of fire extingishers and alarms

3.

You are taking care of a patient in his room when you hear "code red" on the intercom. Which of the following BEST describes what you will do?

a)

stay calm, remove the patient from the room

b)

stay calm, feel the surface of door before opening it, and follow disaster/emergency plan

c)

stay calm, help patient out of bed and both of you will crawl out of the room to the approved exit

d)

stay calm, tell patient how to evacuate the building and go check on other patients

4.

What does the "E" in "RACE" mean as it relates to fire safety?

a)

extinguish the fire

b)

extinguish the fire if it is small

c)

evacuate the building

d)

elevate - move to higher ground

5.

What is the most common type of fire extinguisher that may be used on several different types of fires?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

ABC

6.

Class A fires are made up of

a)

flammable liquids such as gasoline

b)

electricity

c)

combustible metals such as potassium

d)

combustible materials such as paper

7.

Properly working fire doors will automatically close once the fire alarm is activated.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

A regular 110 volt household electrical current is unlikely to cause serious harm if it comes in contact with humans.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

What does the P in the PASS method of fire extinguisher use stand for?

a)

Pull Off of Wall

b)

Point at Fire

c)

Pull the Pin

d)

Pray

10.

What does the first S in the PASS method of fire extinguisher use stand for?

a)

Shout for help

b)

Sweep across the width of the fire

c)

Stand Back

d)

Squeeze the Handle

11.
When using the fire extinguisher you are to start at the ____________ of the fire?
a)
Top and work down
b)
To the left
c)
To the right
d)
Base
12.
 Healthcare workers are legally responsible for familiarizing themselves with disaster policies.
a)
False
b)
True
13.
The acronym RACE is commonly used to remember the correct steps for using a fire extinguisher.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Hot surfaces, slippery floors, machines without guards, and cluttered work areas are examples of _____ hazards.
a)
safety
b)
chemical
c)
biological
d)
other health
15.

You notice a frayed power cord on Ms. Jones IV pump. What should you do?

a)

pull the plug out of the wall

b)

turn it off

c)

replace the pump with one that is not damaged

d)

report it

16.

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?

a)

make sure the fire doors to your unit are closed

b)

start evacuating all of your patients down the stairs

c)

account for all of your patients

d)

wait for further instruction