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A nurse discovers a small fire in a client's wastebasket. In which order should the nurse perform the following actions? Arrange the steps from first to last.

  1. 1Move the client out of the room to a safe area.
  2. 2Activate the nearest fire alarm.
  3. 3Close the door to the client's room.
  4. 4Use a fire extinguisher on the wastebasket.

Answer

The correct sequence follows the RACE protocol: Rescue the client, Activate the alarm, Confine the fire, and Extinguish the fire.
The RACE acronym stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate. This evidence-based protocol dictates that healthcare professionals must prioritize human life first (Rescue), followed by system-wide notification (Alarm), limiting the hazard (Confine), and finally attempting to put out the fire (Extinguish) only after all other steps are complete.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Rescue the client from the room.
The client is moved out of immediate danger.
Life safety is the highest priority in any fire emergency.
2
Activate the fire alarm.
The facility and emergency services are notified.
Early notification ensures additional help arrives quickly.
3
Close the client's room door.
The fire and smoke are contained to a smaller area.
Confinement slows the spread of the fire and protects the rest of the facility.
4
Use the fire extinguisher.
The small fire is addressed.
Extinguishing is only attempted after securing life safety, alerting others, and containing the area.

Key Concept

RACE Fire Response Protocol
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Accident, Error, and Injury Prevention

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