ASHE Health Facility Safety 3

Question 1

What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in hospital fire response procedures?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Regulator damage and projectile risk if the valve is sheared

Answer

Unsecured cylinders can fall, shearing the valve and causing the cylinder to become a dangerous projectile.

(ASHE) American Society for Health Care Engineering Certified Practice Test