Number one cause of fires in an LTC is the misuse of smoking materials, or matches and lighters.

(True/False)

Residents must have an assigned area in which they are allowed to smoke.

(True/False)

Frayed electric cords should be reported to maintenance so they can be patched with electrical tape before use.

(True/False)

False. 

Electric cords, outlets, power strips and accessories should be reported to maintenance and immediately removed from use until repaired or replaced.

Oxygen use must be posted on a sign on the residents door since O2 enriches air and can cause a fire to start.

(True/False)

In an LTC setting, the first action in case of fire is to rescue residents in immediate need.

(True/False)

Fire doors, extinguishers and the sprinkler system are all devices used to protect the residents and yourself.

(True/False)

When using a fire extinguisher, aim it anywhere at the fire to defuse it.

(True/False)

False

The fire extinguisher should be pointed and sprayed at the base of the fire.

The bedridden resident is the first to be removed in case of fire.

(True/False)

False

Residents should be evacuated in this order:

1. Ambulatory (mobile/walk under own power)
2. Wheelchair bound
3. bedridden

Overall very few fires occur in the LTC setting.

(True/False)

Protection for residents from catching their clothes on fire when smoking, might be fire proof aprons.

(True/False)

True

Source:

KS-40

Overloading an electrical outlet is not a serious fire hazard.

(True/False)

False.

An overloaded electrical outlet should be reported, and electrical device removed to reduce risk.

If you notice frayed cords, no cover plates on outlets, loose connections or short circuits(may emit sparks), you should report it immediately to the charge nurse or make out a maintenance request. DO NOT USE the outlet until fixed.

(True/False)

One acronym for fire emergency response process might be RCEA.

False.

RACE is the appropriate acronym meaning:

• Remove - remove residents in most immediate danger.
• Activate - Activate fire alarm and suppression system
• Contain - If you cannot put out the fire, close the door to the room or rooms.
• Evacuate - Evacuate residents as necessary according to facility policy.

Anytime there is a fire, you should follow your facilities fires procedure.

(True/False)

A fire sprinkler head should never be occluded. Storage shelves should be at least 18" from the head of the sprinkler.

(True/False)

Moving a non-mobile resident out of the facility in case of an evacuation might mean doing a hip carry, a blanket or mattress drag, a pack strap carry or a piggy back technique.

(True/False)

Four persons are required for the chair carry and the extremity carry.

(True/False)

False

Both the chair and extremity carry can be executed by two people.

Four persons are required for the blanket carry.

(True/False)

False

At last 6 persons are required for the blanket carry.

http://www.nbcert.org/lightsearchrescue.htm

Lay a blanket next to the victim.

Tuck the blanket under the victim, and roll the victim into the center of the blanket.

Roll up the blanket edges toward the victim, to form tube-like handles on each side
  of the victim.

With three rescuers squatting on each side and grasping the "handle," the lead
   person checks the team for even weight distribution and correct lifting position.

The lead person calls out, "Ready to lift on the count of three: one, two, three, lift."

The team lifts and stands in unison, keeping the victim level, and carries the victim
   feet first.

To lower the victim, the lead person calls out, "Ready to lower on the count of

   three: one, two, three, lower."

During a tornado, we must also be reponsible for the residents. Moving them to a safe area may be required. This is generally the basement.

(True/False)

Flying glass is a hazard during a tornado. By closing resident's doors and placing each resident in the hallway we can hope to prevent injuries from flying glass.

(True/False)

Always knowing the correct procedure for your facility beforehand can ensure the safety of more residents as well as staff.

(True/False)

What is the procedure for using a fire extinguisher?

1. Pull-pin
2. Aim at base of fire
3. Squeeze trigger slowly
4. Spray and sweep side-to-side

A full ashtray should be dumped in the nearest waste container.

(True/False)