A nurse is caring for clients during the day shift when the fire alarm goes off. The nurse remembers the RACE acronym for fires, and does which of the following actions for E in RACE in the event there is a small fire?
The nurse is caring for a medically stable client who states that he is extremely busy at work. The client has multiple electronic devices in the room. What is the nurse’s priority?
The nurse is working on a busy hospital unit. A small fire has started in a trashcan in the nurse’s break room, away from clients, and a colleague has pulled the fire alarm. What is the next priority action?
A nurse walks into the dirty utility area of the unit and finds a small fire burning in the corner. The nurse is able to quickly put it out with a nearby fire extinguisher before it activates the fire alarm. Which of the following should be the next step of the nurse?
A nurse walks into a client’s room and realizes that there is a fire in the bathroom. Which actions should the nurse do in response? Select all that apply.
A school nurse participates in monthly fire drills in which all students are to file out of the building. What best describes the nurse’s role during a fire drill?
Using bones and muscles to maintain proper alignment and body posture while performing a task is known as which of the following?
A fire breaks out in a long-term care facility and a nurse is in a client’s room. The nurse and the client cannot get out. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to keep the two of them as safe as possible?
