Fire Emergency Study Guide (pdf format)
1.
True
False
Fire is spread only by contact with flames.
2.
Fire can kill without burning.
3.
When entering the scene of a fire, stay low.
4.
If you discover a fire, your first response should be to extinguish it, if the fire is small and confined.
5.
If you smell smoke coming from behind a closed door, feel the door before opening it.
6.
You cannot begin sounding the alarm if you must rescue a patient in immediate danger.
7.
If there is a fire on your unit, you should open the windows to let out the smoke.
8.
You do not need training to use today’s fire extinguishers.
9.
Immediately after extinguishing fire, you should report to the nurse’s station.
10.
Use an elevator to evacuate patients to a higher level.
11.
If necessary, you can evacuate a patient to safety by pushing him in his bed.
12.
To escape fire, you may have to drag a patient down stairs.
13.
When rescuing a patient take care to protect her head.
14.
Special mechanical devices are needed to rescue any patient in a lower body cast.
15.
Check under the bed for a missing patient.
16.
Never talk to firefighters when they arrive on the scene.
17.
A staff member must stay with patients even after reaching a safe area.
18.
You should have a general idea of where the fire extinguishers are located on your unit.
19.
Memorizing a formula like “RACE” can help you respond to a fire emergency fast and effectively.
20.
You can be prepared for a fire emergency simply by memorizing a few rules.
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