CHSP Fire Safety and Life Safety 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

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.

Question 3

Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

NFPA 101

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Horizontal evacuation to a safe area on the same floor

Answer

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.

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

CHSP Fire Safety and Life Safety 1