Fire
What does the R in "RACE" stand for?
Rescue- any person in immediate danger
What's the FIRST step in fire safety?
Remove the patient or patients from the area, then alert others.
It is important to know the nearest emergency exit. True or False?
TRUE
What does the C stand for in "RACE"?
Confine the fire- close doors and windows
Who does the responsibility for fire prevention belong to at work?
Everyone
What is safety?
The condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss.
What does A stand for in "RACE"?
Alarm- alert others by activating the alarm and call the local fire department
Where should you aim the fire extinguisher during a fire?
At the base of the fire.
How can you prevent a fire at home?
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside of sleeping areas.
How can you prevent an electrical fire?
Not overloading an electrical circuit
Who's at risk for fire injury?
All ages are at risk, but people 65 through 74 are twice as likely to be killed or injured in fires.
What are common fire hazards?
Electrical equipment, flammable materials, and open flames
How many classes of fire extinguishers are there?
There are 3 classes.
Test smoke alarms every month. True or False?
True.
Extinguish- put out the fire if possible with a fire extinguisher
What is a fire blanket?
A device used to smother small, contained fires by cutting off their oxygen supply.
What is the potential damage caused by fire?
Loss of life, property, and information
How do you use a fire extinguisher?
Use the "PASS" method- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
A fire occurred at Tennova Health and Rehab due to the heating and air system. True or False?
True.
Where should flammable liquids be kept in the hospital/clinical setting?
Only in flammable storage lockers.
Should someone with a lit cigarette be around an oxygen tank?
No.
A patient comes in with burns to the face, neck, and chest. What is your first priority as the nurse?
Assess the patients ABC's
What is one example of preventing a fire in a hospital setting?
Make sure to keep open flames away from any oxygen tank.
What are 3 common words to remember if you or someone else is on fire?
"Stop, Drop, and Roll"
What is the number 1 cause for a hospital fire?
Electrical malfunctions