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    Once a CODE RED has been initiated in the hospital NO surgery should start until the "All Clear" has been announced.

    • True
    • False
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The 'CODE RED QUIZ' assesses knowledge on hospital fire safety protocols, including fire prevention, emergency response, and correct use of fire safety equipment. It is crucial for ensuring safety in healthcare settings.

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  • 2. 

    Removing any one component of the fire triangle, such as FUEL, can stop or prevent a fire.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Removing any one component of the fire triangle, such as fuel, can stop or prevent a fire. The fire triangle consists of three elements: fuel, heat, and oxygen. Fuel is any material that can burn, and without fuel, a fire cannot sustain itself. By removing the fuel source, there will be nothing for the fire to burn, and therefore the fire will be extinguished or prevented from starting in the first place.

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  • 3. 

    The LARGE 26ML Chloraprep should be used for Head & Neck surgery.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Head & Neck surgery has one of the highest fire risks and a 26ml Chloraprep should NOT be used.

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  • 4. 

    When using a fire extinguisher, you should always aim it at the TOP of the flames.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    You should always aim at the BASE of a fire.

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  • 5. 

    The Chloraprep was not allowed to dry 3 minutes before draping for a mastectomy.  When the surgeon uses the cautery, the drapes catch on fire.  Using the mneumonic RACE, what is your first action?

    • 2 RESCUE the patient by pouring saline on the flames.

    • 3 Leave the room to pull the ALARM.

    • 4 CONTAIN the fire by closing the O.R. door.

    • 5 EVACUATE the building.

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 RESCUE the patient by pouring saline on the flames.
    Explanation
    When a fire occurs, make every attempt to rescue anyone in immediate danger by extinguishing the flame, smothering the fire, removing burning material or pulling them to safety depending on the specific situation.

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  • 6. 

    Fire prevention is part of each employee’s responsibility. Hallways, Fire Exits and access to Fire Extinguishers and ____________ should always be kept clear.

    • Medical Gas Shut-off valves

    • Storage areas

    • Toilets

    • Ash Trays

    Correct Answer
    A. Medical Gas Shut-off valves
    Explanation
    Medical gas shut-off valves outside of each O.R. should always be accessible and kept clear of any equipment that could prevent someone from reaching them in an emergency.

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  • 7. 

    You are working 3-11pm.  There are no cases going on.  Faulty wiring cases a fire start behind the autoclave outside OR #5.  You and another staff member smell smoke and go to investigate.  By the time you discover the fire,  the flames are climbing the wall and supplies on the shelving have caught on fire.  Using the mneumonic RACE, your first action should be?

    • RESCUE the staff by running outside.

    • Both of you run to the phone to call 911 and wait for the fire dept.

    • You close the door to the substerile room to CONTAIN the fire while instructing the other person to call x2233 and report a CODE RED in the O.R.

    • Run to the nearest EXIT to EVACUATE the building.

    Correct Answer
    A. You close the door to the substerile room to CONTAIN the fire while instructing the other person to call x2233 and report a CODE RED in the O.R.
    Explanation
    When there is more than one person available, several actions should take place simultaneously to expedite a quick response. There is no one in immediate danger that needs to be RESCUED. Sounding the alarm is critical - you can send the other person to call a CODE RED, while you close the door to CONTAIN the fire. Because this is a LARGE fire, you should not attempt to extinguish the fire.

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  • 8. 

    If your lunch caught on fire in the microwave located in the O.R. lounge, the nearest fire extinguisher is in RM 7.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The nearest extinguisher is outside of the Holding Room.

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  • 9. 

    You are at the O.R. desk when someone yells out the holding room door that there is a fire in the holding room and to sound the alarm.  Where is the nearest PULL STATION?

    • In the glass corridor outside the O.R.

    • On the wall outside of RM 7.

    • Inside of the Frozen Section room.

    • Outside of the Anesthesia office

    Correct Answer
    A. On the wall outside of RM 7.
    Explanation
    The nearest PULL STATION is on the wall outside of RM 7.

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  • 10. 

    You are in OR #3 during a laparoscopic appendectomy when you notice smoke coming from the light control box on the wall.  Again using the mneumonic RACE, what would be your first action?

    • RESCUE the patient by calling for moving help.

    • Run to open the back door to pull the ALARM located in outside corridor.

    • Send the orderly to the end of the hallway to pull the ALARM located between OR#5 & OR#6.

    • EXTINGUISH the fire using a fire extinguisher.

    Correct Answer
    A. Run to open the back door to pull the ALARM located in outside corridor.
    Explanation
    Because no one is in IMMEDIATE danger, your first action should be to SOUND THE ALARM yourself, or instruct someone else to do it, by going to the nearest pull station and pulling the alarm handle.

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