Practice Question
A nurse is assisting in a client education class for fire safety in the home. Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
“I should spray the extinguisher from side to side on the fire."
Rationale:
🧯 The correct technique when using a fire extinguisher follows the PASS method:
Pull the pin,
Aim at the base of the fire,
Squeeze the handle,
Sweep from side to side to effectively cover the fire area.
🧯 Sweeping helps smother the flames by applying the extinguishing agent across the base of the fire.
🧯 This response shows understanding of how to properly use a fire extinguisher, which is key to home fire safety.
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This question is from LPN ATI Leadership & Management 202 which contains 53 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
- Answer Choices: 4