Fire Safety in PACU

RACE Response

100

What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

Rescue (or remove) patients from immediate danger

200

What action happens immediately after removing patients?

Activate alarm/call Code Red

300

What does 'C' stand for and give an example of doing it in PACU

Contain. Close doors, curtains, isolate area

400

You smell smoke but see no flames.  Should you activate a Code Red?

Yes- early activation is key!

500

True or False: Always extinguish before evacuating

False - only if safe. 

Oxygen and Fire Risk

100

Why does oxygen make fire more dangerous?

It accelerates combustion

200

There is a fire, what is the first thing you will do with the oxygen at the bedside

Turn off wall oxygen and remove device

300

Name 2 things in PACU that could be ignition risks

Warming devices, faulty cords, electrical devices, damaged outlets

400

Patient is on a non-rebreather during a nearby fire - what do you do first?

Remove mask and turn off oxygen

500

True or False: Smoke is more dangerous than flames indoors?

True

Alarms and Communication

100

How do you activate a Code Red?

Dial 222 and state Code Red 

200

What 2 items should you say when calling to report a fire?

Code Red and your location.

300

Who stays with the patient if evacuation is delayed?

Assigned RN or delegate 

400

If the overhead page is unclear, what do you do?

Call 222 again and report code red and your location

500

True or False: You'll get in trouble if multiple people call to report a code red?

False

Fire Extinguishers

100

What does PASS stand for?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

200

What is a quick way to identify where fire extinguishers are located?

Look for the fire extinguisher placards 

300

What type of extinguisher is used in hospitals?

ABC extinguisher

400

What is the ideal distance to be when using an extinguisher?

6-8 feet

500

When should you stop extinguishing and evacuate?

If the fire grows or escape becomes comprimised

Evacuation and Priorities

100

Who evacuates first: ambulatory or ventilated patients?

Ambulatory

200

If you did have to evacuate a ventilated patient, what would you bring with you?

Portable O2, Bag Valve Mask, and a monitor (if possible).  

300

A fire has started in the big PAV OR breakroom - what is our nearest evacuation point from this spot?

Down the back hall to the stairs

400

True or False: Elevators can be used in a fire. 

False. 

500

What happens to charting and computers during an evacuation?

Leave it all behind!