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Fire Safety and Life Safety Flashcards

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

    Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

    RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate) is the standard mnemonic guiding healthcare fire response actions in the correct sequence, prioritizing human rescue first.

  2. What does the acronym PASS represent when using a portable fire extinguisher?

    Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the correct sequential technique for operating a portable fire extinguisher.

  3. Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

    Answer: Class C

    Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment; water-based extinguishers must never be used because they conduct electricity and create a shock hazard.

  4. What is the primary NFPA standard governing means of egress and fire protection in healthcare occupancies in the United States?

    Answer: NFPA 101

    NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, is the primary standard establishing requirements for means of egress, construction types, and fire protection systems in healthcare occupancies.

  5. In a healthcare facility, smoke compartments are primarily used during a fire emergency to facilitate which action?

    Answer: Horizontal evacuation to a safe area on the same floor

    Smoke compartments enable horizontal evacuation, moving non-ambulatory patients to an adjacent compartment on the same floor, which is safer than attempting vertical evacuation via stairwells.

  6. What is the minimum fire resistance rating required for smoke barrier doors in healthcare occupancies per NFPA 101?

    Answer: 20 minutes

    NFPA 101 requires smoke barrier doors in healthcare occupancies to carry a minimum 20-minute fire resistance rating, sufficient to slow smoke migration between compartments.

  7. Which type of automatic sprinkler system is most appropriate for an unheated storage area in a healthcare facility where pipes could freeze?

    Answer: Dry pipe system

    A dry pipe system keeps pipes filled with pressurized air or nitrogen rather than water, preventing freezing; water only enters the pipes after a sprinkler head activates.