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For community staff… WHMIS training workbook and quiz.

Self-learning package

WHMIS Quiz – Carefully read each question and match or circle the letter of the correct answer.

Access the self-learning modules for immunization providers and anaphylaxis.

** Developed for the primary purpose of supporting staff working in the community setting; however, relevance for review of this package in Acute Care and PCH settings, as long as the learner recognizes that additional facility-based anaphylaxis protocols more suited to those settings may also exist and should be followed where appropriate.

Manitoba Health Seasonal Influenza, Pneumococcal and COVID-19

Manitoba Health School-based Immunization Program Training Module

Immunization Provider Self-learning package

Anaphylaxis Management Post Immunization Self learning Package

Demonstration and Competency Checklist

  • Located in the Immunization Provider Module
  • If you are new to immunization connect with your local PHN, Educator (or designate within your facility/program) to arrange an orientation and supervised immunization experience which will be based on the information in this module. The Critical Elements Checklist for Immunizations (found at the end module) is to be completed by the PHN Lead/Educator/Site Designate.
  • Upon satisfactory completion of the Critical Elements Checklist, you and the PHN/Educator/Program Designate both need to sign the Acknowledgment of Competency located on the second page of the Critical Elements Checklist. The PHN/Educator/Program Designate
  • Designate will forward the completed form to the applicable Manager.
  • The Manager/Educator/Program Designate should submit the list of staff competency completions to

Self-learning package

Fire Safety Quiz

Carefully read each question and match or circle the letter of the correct answer.

  1. What does the letter “C” in the acronym RACE stand for?
    a. Consider leaving the area
    b. Confine – close all windows and doors to the room/ area where the fire is located
    c. Chemical – check for chemicals in the area that might burn
    d. Control – extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher if it is safe to do so
Answer

b. Confine – close all windows and doors to the room/ area where the fire is located

  1. When you use a fire extinguisher, use a sweeping motion to:
    a. Keep the fire extinguisher power flowing
    b. Block the travel of smoke
    c. We never use a sweeping motion
    d. Completely cover the entire base of the fire
Answer

d. Completely cover the entire base of the fire

  1. Common causes of fires in offices, clinics, and client homes include:
    a. Cooking – if food is left unattended while cooking
    b. Arson
    c. Improper storage and materials handling
    d. All of the above
Answer

d. All of the above

  1. What is the acronym to remember when you use a fire extinguisher?
    a. PASS
    b. RACE
    c. PULL
    d. REACT
Answer

a. PASS

  1. How do chemical reactions start a fire?
    a. Chemical reactions cannot start a fire
    b. Chemical substances self-ignite resulting in fire
    c. Chemical substances can react and produce heat and start a fire
Answer

c. Chemical substances can react and produce heat and start a fire

  1. What are symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
    a. Headache, dizziness
    b. Flu like symptoms, nausea/ vomiting
    c. Confusion/ tiredness
    d. All of the above
Answer

d. All of the above

  1. Which three things are needed to create a fire? (circle all that apply)
    a. Heat
    b. Electrical wire
    c. Fuel
    d. Oxygen
    e. Carbon monoxide
Answer

a, c & d

  1. What should you do if a carbon monoxide detector is going off and someone is experiencing poisoning symptoms?
    a. Evacuate and call 911
    b. Turn the alarm off
    c. Open all the windows and doors and turn off all fuel burning appliances
    d. Nothing because they must have a cold
Answer

a. Evacuate and call 911

  1. What acronym should you remember and follow when you discover a fire?
    a. REACT
    b. RACE
    c. PASS
    d. RUN
Answer

b. RACE

  1. Which of the following are reasons why you should not try to fight a fire?
    a. If you do not have the correct type of fire extinguisher
    b. If your instincts tell you not to
    c. If there is a risk of inhaling toxic smoke
    d. All of the above
Answer

d. All of the above

  1. What should you do after the fire is extinguished? Choose the best answer.
    a. Throw the used fire extinguisher on fire
    b. Back away and keep watch for fire rekindling
    c. Turn around and carefully exit
    d. Turn on fans to clear the smoke
Answer

b. Back away and keep watch for fire rekindling

  1. What actions would you consider to be the best choice for reduction of arson potential?
    a. Minimize clutter and surplus material
    b. Screen visitors for matches and lighters
    c. Check your fire extinguisher regularly
    d. Lock every door and keep public spaces free of clutter
Answer

d. Lock every door and keep public spaces free of clutter

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