CHSP Fire Safety and Life Safety

Question 1

What does the acronym RACE stand for in healthcare fire emergency response?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

Report, Assess, Contain, Evacuate

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Remove, Alert, Control, Escape

Answer

Respond, Activate, Call, Escape

Question 2

What does the acronym PASS represent when using a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Push, Activate, Spray, Smother

Answer

Pull, Assess, Spray, Stand back

Answer

Point, Arm, Shoot, Sweep

Question 3

Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

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Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 4

What is the primary NFPA standard governing means of egress and fire protection in healthcare occupancies in the United States?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 101

Answer

NFPA 13

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NFPA 70

Answer

NFPA 99

Question 5

In a healthcare facility, smoke compartments are primarily used during a fire emergency to facilitate which action?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal evacuation to a safe area on the same floor

Answer

Store emergency firefighting equipment

Answer

Serve as assembly areas for visitors

Answer

Stage triage operations for injured staff

Question 6

What is the minimum fire resistance rating required for smoke barrier doors in healthcare occupancies per NFPA 101?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

45 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Answer

90 minutes

Question 7

Which type of automatic sprinkler system is most appropriate for an unheated storage area in a healthcare facility where pipes could freeze?

Accepted Answer

Dry pipe system

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Wet pipe system

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Deluge system

Answer

Pre-action system