Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain (or Confine), Extinguish (or Evacuate). These steps are performed in order during a fire emergency.

Question 2

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side. This is the correct technique for operating a fire extinguisher.

Question 3

What is the FIRST action a CNA should take when discovering a fire in a patient's room?

Accepted Answer

The first action is to rescue/remove patients in immediate danger, then activate the fire alarm. Patient safety takes priority before sounding the alarm.

Question 4

When evacuating patients during a fire, which patients should be moved FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Patients in immediate danger closest to the fire should be moved first. Ambulatory patients are evacuated before non-ambulatory patients when possible.

Question 5

Why should doors be kept closed during a fire in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

Closed doors contain smoke and fire, slowing its spread and providing patients more time to be evacuated safely. A closed door can withstand fire for 20–30 minutes.

CNA Exam: Safety & Emergency Procedures

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