General CNA Practice CNA Practice Safety and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What does the 'R' in the RACE acronym stand for during a facility fire emergency?

Accepted Answer

Rescue or Remove patients in danger

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue/Remove, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate — rescue comes first to protect patients in immediate danger.

Question 2

Which class of fire extinguisher is specifically designed for electrical fires?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers are used on fires involving energized electrical equipment and should never be replaced with water-based Class A extinguishers.

Question 3

When a patient is using supplemental oxygen, what is the most critical safety measure?

Accepted Answer

Post 'No Smoking – Oxygen in Use' signs on the door

Answer

Oxygen accelerates combustion, so posted signage warns everyone entering the room of the fire hazard.

Question 4

What does the acronym PASS describe when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) outlines the four steps to correctly operate a portable fire extinguisher.

Question 5

A CNA notices frayed electrical cords on a patient's personal heating pad. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the device from service and report it to the charge nurse

Answer

Damaged electrical equipment must be immediately removed from service and reported to prevent shock or fire hazards.

General Practice Test