CHSP Hazard Identification and Control 3

Question 1

What is the RACE acronym used for in healthcare fire safety response?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish or Evacuate.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a facility condition assessment in healthcare safety?

Accepted Answer

To systematically evaluate the physical condition of building systems and identify maintenance needs and safety deficiencies

Answer

A facility condition assessment evaluates building components and systems to identify maintenance needs, safety deficiencies, and capital improvement priorities.

Question 3

What is the most common type of workplace violence in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Patient or visitor violence against healthcare workers

Answer

Type 2 violence (patient/visitor-on-worker) is the most common, with patients or visitors being the primary perpetrators.

Question 4

What is the purpose of fire door inspections in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

To ensure fire doors function properly and will contain fire and smoke when closed

Answer

Fire door inspections verify that rated fire doors are in proper working condition and will contain fire and smoke as designed.

Question 5

What is the safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) program designed to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers from manual patient lifting and repositioning

Answer

SPHM programs prevent musculoskeletal injuries to workers by replacing manual patient handling with mechanical lifting and evidence-based techniques.

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

CHSP Hazard Identification and Control 3