Safety and Emergency Procedures
Prevent accidents, use body mechanics, fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), and emergency response in healthcare settings.
1.5–2 hours 4 Objectives 4 Q&A
Learning Objectives
- Use correct body mechanics and assistive devices
- Identify and reduce fall risks and environmental hazards
- Demonstrate RACE and PASS fire safety protocols
- Respond appropriately to choking (Heimlich), seizures, and emergencies
Study: Questions & Answers
Q1. What is the correct sequence for using a fire extinguisher? ⌄
- RACE
- CPR
- PASS
- STOP
Answer: PASS
Explanation: PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
Q2. The first action when a resident begins to fall while ambulating is to: ⌄
- Pull them back to standing
- Call for help and step away
- Lower them gently to the floor while protecting the head
- Run to get a wheelchair
Answer: Lower them gently to the floor while protecting the head
Explanation: Control the fall to prevent injury; never try to catch or stop the fall abruptly.
Q3. RACE stands for: ⌄
- Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
- Remove, Alert, Close, Exit
- Run, Announce, Contain, Escape
- Respond, Announce, Close, Extinguish
Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
Explanation: This is the standard fire response mnemonic.
Q4. For a conscious choking adult, the recommended action is: ⌄
- Back blows only
- Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich)
- Chest compressions
- Head-tilt chin-lift
Answer: Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich)
Explanation: Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive.
Interactive Quiz
Answer the multiple-choice questions below, then submit to see your score along with explanations.
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Next Steps
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