Emergency & Safety Skills Post Test

  1. What number would you call in case of an emergency?
  2. 411
  3. 211
  4. 911
  5. 0 for Operator
  1. Describe how you would get out of your home in case of a fire.______

______

  1. Mark “T” next to those statements you think are true and “F” next to those statements you think are false.

___When escaping a fire you should crawl along the floor to the nearest exit.

___If a closed door is blocking your exit from a fire you should first touch the knob to

see if it is hot before opening the door.

___If your clothes catch fire you should run to the nearest sink and douse yourself with

water.

___In a fire temperatures and air quality are best the higher up you are so you should

stand when trying to exit a fire.

  1. All of the following are ways to prevent a fire EXCEPT:
  2. Change the batteries in your smoke detectors every 6 months to a year.
  3. Using your gas stove to heat the house instead of running up your electric bill.
  4. Properly dispose of smoking material in ashtray when finished.
  5. Keep lit candles away from curtains or other flammable objects and don’t leave them unattended.
  1. Name at least one place in your local area where you could go to receive emergency medical care if necessary. ______

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Occupational Therapy

2013

  1. What does PASS stand for when talking about using a fire extinguisher?

P:

A:

S:

S:

  1. True or False: If you smell an odor like rotten eggs you should leave your home immediately and call for help.
  1. Which of the following is NOT a way to protect yourself either at home or in the community.
  2. Carry a cell phone with you at all times
  3. When going out at night stay in well populated and well lit areas
  4. Leave your doors and windows unlocked when your home
  5. Do Not answer the door if you cannot verify who is there
  1. Mark a “T” next to those answers you think are true and an “F” next to those that are false.

____It is all right to use water on an electrical fire.

____You should always try and put out a fire yourself before you call for help.

____You should try and use baking soda to put out a grease fire.

____An ABC fire extinguisher is ok to use on any type of fire.

  1. Describe where you should keep cleaning materials and how they should be kept when they are in your home.

______

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Occupational Therapy

2013