RELIAS FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. What is the first action you should take if you discover a fire in a
healthcare facility?
a) Try to extinguish the fire yourself
b) Activate the fire alarm
c) Call the patient’s family
d) Evacuate the building immediately
Activating the fire alarm alerts everyone in the facility and the fire
department, which is the first priority.
2. The RACE acronym in fire safety stands for:
a) Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish
b) Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
c) Respond, Assist, Control, Evacuate
d) React, Alert, Clear, Exit
RACE is a standardized procedure for responding to fires in
healthcare settings.
3. When using a fire extinguisher, the PASS technique stands for:
a) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
b) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
, c) Push, Alert, Standby, Sweep
d) Point, Activate, Spray, Stop
PASS provides clear instructions for effectively using a fire
extinguisher.
4. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical fires?
a) Water
b) Foam
c) CO2 or dry chemical
d) Wet chemical
Water conducts electricity and is dangerous for electrical fires; CO2
and dry chemical extinguishers are safe.
5. Smoke inhalation during a fire is:
a) Less dangerous than flames
b) Rarely fatal
c) Only a concern for firefighters
d) A leading cause of death in fires
Smoke inhalation can quickly cause suffocation and is the main cause
of death in fires.
6. Which of the following is a common cause of fires in healthcare
facilities?
a) Smoking
b) Electrical equipment malfunction
c) Improper storage of flammable materials
d) All of the above
All listed factors are recognized contributors to fires in healthcare
settings.
7. When evacuating a patient who cannot walk, the best method is:
a) Leave them and alert fire personnel
b) Drag them quickly
, c) Use a wheelchair, stretcher, or evacuation device
d) Carry them on your back
Evacuation devices ensure safety for both staff and patients who
cannot walk.
8. Fire doors should always be:
a) Propped open for ventilation
b) Locked
c) Closed to contain fire and smoke
d) Left partially open
Closed fire doors prevent the spread of fire and smoke throughout
the building.
9. A “Code Red” in a healthcare facility usually indicates:
a) Severe weather
b) Fire
c) Medical emergency
d) Security threat
Code Red is the standard alert for a fire emergency.
10. The first priority during a fire emergency is:
a) Saving property
b) Extinguishing the fire
c) Evacuating or rescuing patients
d) Shutting off utilities
Human life is always prioritized over property during emergencies.
11. Class A fires involve:
a) Flammable liquids
b) Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)
c) Electrical equipment
d) Combustible metals
Class A fires involve common materials that leave ash when burned.
PREPAREDNESS EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the first action you should take if you discover a fire in a
healthcare facility?
a) Try to extinguish the fire yourself
b) Activate the fire alarm
c) Call the patient’s family
d) Evacuate the building immediately
Activating the fire alarm alerts everyone in the facility and the fire
department, which is the first priority.
2. The RACE acronym in fire safety stands for:
a) Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish
b) Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
c) Respond, Assist, Control, Evacuate
d) React, Alert, Clear, Exit
RACE is a standardized procedure for responding to fires in
healthcare settings.
3. When using a fire extinguisher, the PASS technique stands for:
a) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
b) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
, c) Push, Alert, Standby, Sweep
d) Point, Activate, Spray, Stop
PASS provides clear instructions for effectively using a fire
extinguisher.
4. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical fires?
a) Water
b) Foam
c) CO2 or dry chemical
d) Wet chemical
Water conducts electricity and is dangerous for electrical fires; CO2
and dry chemical extinguishers are safe.
5. Smoke inhalation during a fire is:
a) Less dangerous than flames
b) Rarely fatal
c) Only a concern for firefighters
d) A leading cause of death in fires
Smoke inhalation can quickly cause suffocation and is the main cause
of death in fires.
6. Which of the following is a common cause of fires in healthcare
facilities?
a) Smoking
b) Electrical equipment malfunction
c) Improper storage of flammable materials
d) All of the above
All listed factors are recognized contributors to fires in healthcare
settings.
7. When evacuating a patient who cannot walk, the best method is:
a) Leave them and alert fire personnel
b) Drag them quickly
, c) Use a wheelchair, stretcher, or evacuation device
d) Carry them on your back
Evacuation devices ensure safety for both staff and patients who
cannot walk.
8. Fire doors should always be:
a) Propped open for ventilation
b) Locked
c) Closed to contain fire and smoke
d) Left partially open
Closed fire doors prevent the spread of fire and smoke throughout
the building.
9. A “Code Red” in a healthcare facility usually indicates:
a) Severe weather
b) Fire
c) Medical emergency
d) Security threat
Code Red is the standard alert for a fire emergency.
10. The first priority during a fire emergency is:
a) Saving property
b) Extinguishing the fire
c) Evacuating or rescuing patients
d) Shutting off utilities
Human life is always prioritized over property during emergencies.
11. Class A fires involve:
a) Flammable liquids
b) Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)
c) Electrical equipment
d) Combustible metals
Class A fires involve common materials that leave ash when burned.
