CHFM Fire and Life Safety 2

Question 1

Under NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, which occupancy classification applies to most acute care hospitals?

Accepted Answer

Health care occupancy

Answer

Acute care hospitals where patients are incapable of self-preservation are classified as health care occupancy under NFPA 101.

Question 2

What does the RACE acronym stand for in healthcare fire response?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish — the standard fire response sequence in healthcare facilities.

Question 3

A healthcare facility's fire alarm system must be inspected, tested, and maintained per which NFPA standard?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 72

Answer

NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, governs inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems.

Question 4

Which CMS Condition of Participation requires hospitals to maintain fire safety equipment and building features?

Accepted Answer

CoP §482.41 — Physical Environment

Answer

CoP §482.41 (Physical Environment) requires hospitals to maintain a safe and functional physical environment including fire safety systems.

Question 5

In a defend-in-place strategy, what is the PRIMARY action taken when a fire is detected in a patient room?

Accepted Answer

Move patients horizontally to another smoke compartment

Answer

Defend-in-place relies on horizontal evacuation to an adjacent smoke compartment, avoiding the risks of moving patients vertically.

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