Workplace Safety

[Select all that apply.] Sprinklers prevent small fires from growing larger. To ensure sprinklers work most effectively:

- Be careful of tasks near sprinklers to avoid accidental activation. - Never hang anything from a sprinkler head, including lightweight decorations. - Provide enough space (at least 18 inches below and beside the sprinkler head) for operation.

You notice that a fire has started in a wastebasket (containing ordinary combustibles) on your unit. Which fire extinguisher(5) IS/ARE appropriate to use for this type of fire? [Select all that apply.]

- Canister with a thin hose (multipurpose dry chemical) and can be used on Class A, B, or C fires. - canister with a thin house (water) and is used for Class A fires only.

[Select all that apply]. An example of a safety event is:

- incorrect date of birth on a patient's ID band - patient or visitor fall with or without injury - a medication given to the wrong patient

The purpose of filing an incident or safety report is to determine who is to blame for the incident or "near miss"

False

Wait for the automatic smoke alarms to activate BEFORE pulling the nearest manual fire alarm.

False

The steps for proper use of a fire extinguisher are:

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

During a fire event it is important to remember the acronym R.A.C.E. which stands for:

Rescue/Remove, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Use the fire extinguisher AFTER rescuing and relocating anyone in the immediate area, notifying all staff in the area, and activating the alarm- even if it is a small fire.

True

When a fire extinguisher is used that is incompatible with the type of fire encountered, it may cause the fire to spread and/or create an exposure to a severe electrical hazard.

True

When in doubt about safety procedures for your department, including those involving chemicals, you should speak with your supervisor to aetermine the proper procedure

True