ALF Emergency Preparedness and Safety 2

Question 1

During a fire drill, an administrator notices staff moved residents past the fire's point of origin to reach an exit. What evacuation principle was violated?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate residents away from the fire, to the nearest safe exit or smoke compartment

Answer

Always use the main entrance for evacuations

Answer

Evacuate ambulatory residents last

Answer

Wait for the fire department before moving residents

Question 2

How often must fire drills typically be conducted in an assisted living facility under most state regulations and NFPA Life Safety Code guidance?

Accepted Answer

Quarterly on each shift

Answer

Once per year

Answer

Monthly on the day shift only

Answer

Only when new staff are hired

Question 3

The acronym RACE guides staff response to a fire. What does the 'C' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Contain or confine the fire by closing doors

Answer

Call 911

Answer

Count residents

Answer

Check for smoke

Question 4

Which document must an administrator make immediately available to emergency responders arriving at the facility?

Accepted Answer

A current resident roster with locations and evacuation assistance needs

Answer

Employee payroll records

Answer

The facility's marketing brochure

Answer

Vendor contracts

Question 5

A resident using a wheelchair lives on the second floor. During a fire, elevators cannot be used. What is the appropriate plan for this resident?

Accepted Answer

Use a designated area of refuge or evacuation device and staff assistance per the evacuation plan

Answer

Leave the resident in their room until the fire is out

Answer

Have the resident crawl down the stairs alone

Answer

Use the elevator anyway since the resident cannot walk

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a facility's fire watch when the sprinkler or alarm system is out of service?

Accepted Answer

To provide continuous trained monitoring for fire and initiate alarm procedures until the system is restored

Answer

To repair the system

Answer

To reduce insurance premiums

Answer

To replace fire drills for the quarter

Question 7

Portable fire extinguishers in an assisted living facility must be inspected visually how often?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

Weekly

Answer

Every two years

Answer

Only during the annual fire marshal visit