Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 21 of 120
The LPN/LVN is about to use a fire extinguisher. Using the PASS technique, what is the first step?
a.Pull the pin
b.Aim at the flames
c.Squeeze the handle
d.Sweep side to side
Explanation
PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. The first step is to pull the safety pin. Then the nurse aims at the base of the fire, squeezes the handle, and sweeps side to side.
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