ASHE Health Facility Safety 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in hospital fire response procedures?
- Remove, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
- Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish (Correct answer)
- Remove, Alert, Close, Evacuate
- Rescue, Activate, Call, Exit
Correct answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish/Evacuate, guiding staff through fire response steps in order.
Question 2: When using a portable fire extinguisher, the PASS technique stands for:
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Position, Activate, Spray, Stand back
- Pull, Activate, Shoot, Saturate
- Point, Aim, Spray, Sweep
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS means Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
Question 3: Which type of fire extinguisher is safe to use on electrical (Class C) fires in a healthcare facility?
- Class A water extinguisher
- CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Class K wet chemical extinguisher
- Class B foam extinguisher
Correct answer: CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher
CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers are non-conductive and safe for electrical fires, while water-based agents conduct electricity.
Question 4: Under NFPA 110, a Level 1 emergency generator must supply power within how many seconds of normal power failure?
- 5 seconds
- 10 seconds (Correct answer)
- 15 seconds
- 30 seconds
Correct answer: 10 seconds
NFPA 110 Level 1 systems, required for life safety loads in hospitals, must restore power within 10 seconds.
Question 5: What is the primary hazard associated with storing compressed medical gas cylinders horizontally without securing them?
- Cylinder corrosion from floor moisture
- Regulator damage and projectile risk if the valve is sheared (Correct answer)
- Increased gas consumption rate
- Cross-contamination of gas types
Correct answer: Regulator damage and projectile risk if the valve is sheared
Unsecured cylinders can fall, shearing the valve and causing the cylinder to become a dangerous projectile.
Question 6: In healthcare facility risk assessments, an ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) is primarily triggered by:
- Annual Joint Commission surveys
- Construction, renovation, or maintenance activities that disturb building materials (Correct answer)
- Changes in patient census exceeding 10%
- New staff orientation programs
Correct answer: Construction, renovation, or maintenance activities that disturb building materials
ICRA evaluates infection risks posed by dust, debris, and disrupted systems during any construction or renovation activity.
Question 7: Which NFPA standard covers the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids in healthcare facilities?
- NFPA 13
- NFPA 30 (Correct answer)
- NFPA 55
- NFPA 99
Correct answer: NFPA 30
NFPA 30 is the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code applicable to storage and handling of such materials including in healthcare settings.
ASHE Health Facility Safety 3
What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in hospital fire response procedures?