Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 19 of 120
The LPN/LVN finds a small fire in a trash can in a client's room. Using the RACE acronym, what is the first action?
a.Extinguish the fire
b.Activate the alarm
c.Rescue the client from immediate danger
d.Contain the fire by closing the door
Explanation
RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish. The first priority is to rescue anyone in immediate danger from the fire. Only after people are safe does the nurse activate the alarm, contain, and extinguish.
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