RCFE Emergency Procedures Test 2

Question 1

What is the first step in the PASS technique used with portable fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

Pull the pin to unlock the operating lever

Answer

PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. The first step is to Pull the pin to unlock the extinguisher.

Question 2

During a facility emergency, which residents should be evacuated first from an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

Residents closest to the danger and those who cannot self-evacuate

Answer

Residents closest to the hazard and those physically unable to evacuate themselves must be prioritized in emergency evacuation.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue (move residents from immediate danger), Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Confine (close doors to contain fire), and Evacuate (move residents to safety).

Question 4

What should staff do after residents are evacuated during a fire drill in an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

Account for all residents and staff at the designated assembly point before taking any other action

Answer

After evacuation, staff must immediately account for all residents and staff at the assembly point to confirm no one has been left inside.

Question 5

Under Title 22, what is the required action when a fire alarm sounds in an RCFE during the night shift?

Accepted Answer

Immediately initiate evacuation procedures for all residents according to the emergency plan

Answer

A sounding fire alarm requires immediate initiation of evacuation procedures for all residents — investigation delays endanger lives.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE Emergency Procedures Test 2