F80 Emergency Protocols 4

Question 1

Under the RACE acronym used in healthcare fire emergencies, what does the 'C' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Contain the fire by closing doors

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain (close doors to limit fire spread), and Extinguish/Evacuate.

Question 2

During a lockdown emergency, what is the correct protocol when someone knocks on the locked door?

Accepted Answer

Do not open the door until an all-clear is given by official authority

Answer

Once lockdown is initiated, doors must remain locked until official all-clear is communicated — even for seemingly familiar individuals.

Question 3

What does the 'START' triage system stand for?

Accepted Answer

Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment

Answer

START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) is the most widely used field triage system in mass casualty incidents across the US.

Question 4

A co-worker is having a seizure. Which action is MOST appropriate during the seizure?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hard objects and time the seizure duration

Answer

Clearing the surrounding area and timing the seizure are the only safe actions; restraining or inserting objects in the mouth can cause serious harm.

Question 5

In the event of a gas leak inside a building, which action is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Open windows inside to ventilate the gas

Answer

Any electrical activity including switching lights can ignite gas; evacuation without operating any switches is the correct protocol.

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