Test
Your Understanding of Fire Safety
Name Date /__/___
1. Older
people are at greater risk from fires because:
A.
They may not smell the
smoke or hear the smoke alarm go off.
B.
They often move more
slowly.
C.
Their medications may slow
or confuse their responses.
D.
All of the above.
2. Smoke alarms are most effectively located when placed:
A. Three feet down on a wall.
B.
In the center of the
ceiling.
C. Close to an air vent.
3. A fire
extinguisher will last for
|
A. |
Three minutes. |
|
B. |
Five minutes. |
|
C. |
35-40 seconds. |
|
D. |
8-20 seconds. |
4. When a person is on fire, you
should
A.
Spray them with a fire
extinguisher.
B.
Hose them down with water.
C.
Stop them, drop them to the floor and roll them over on
the floor.
5. If you are trapped in a burning
building, you should
A.
Use the elevator to get
out.
B.
Open all the windows and
doors and shout for help.
C.
Close all the doors between you and the fire and stuff
towels under the
doors.
6. People 85 years and older are 4
1/2 times as likely to die in a fire than the national average.
True False
7. The safest way to leave a burning
building which is filling with smoke is to stand up and run as fast as you can out of the building. True False
8. If a
grease fire starts in a pan in the kitchen, you should take the pan to the sink
and run some cold water into it.
True False
9.Electrical cords should be stapled or nailed to
walls or baseboards to keep them out of the way.
_____ True_____ False
10.
Appliances that are not in use should be unplugged for
fire safety.
_____ True_____ False
11. Burning unseasoned wood can cause creosote to build up in chimneys or stovepipes, creating the potential for a flue fire. True False
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HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Fire Safety, Copyright 2000
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BARC Early Intervention Department Director or Supervisor will review this
document. I understand that in order to
receive a credit of two hours towards the State Mandated 0-3 annual
professional development requirement, this self-study examination must be
complete and accurate.
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