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Emergency Procedures Test Flashcards

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

    Answer: Pull the pin to unlock the operating lever

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

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate

    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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  6. What information must be recorded after every fire drill conducted in an RCFE?

    Answer: Date, time, number of participants, any problems encountered, and the time required to evacuate

    Fire drill records must include the date, time, participants, problems identified, and evacuation time — all of which are reviewed during CDSS inspections.