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A nurse enters a client's room and observes smoke and visible flames coming from a wastebasket near the client's bed. Arrange the following immediate actions in the correct priority sequence.

  1. 1Assist the client out of the room to a secure area.
  2. 2Activate the facility's emergency fire alarm system.
  3. 3Close the door to the client's room to contain the smoke.
  4. 4Discharge a fire extinguisher at the base of the flames.

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The correct sequence is to first assist the client to safety, then activate the alarm, next close the room door, and finally attempt to extinguish the fire.
In any fire emergency within a healthcare facility, the standard protocol follows the internationally recognized acronym RACE. The absolute first priority is always to Rescue (or Relocate) anyone in immediate danger to protect life. After securing the client's safety, the nurse must Alarm (activate the fire response system) to alert the facility and fire department. Next, the nurse should Confine the fire by closing doors and windows to restrict oxygen and prevent the spread of smoke and flames. Finally, if the fire is small and it is safe, the nurse may Extinguish the fire. This sequence prioritizes life safety over property preservation.

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1
Assist the client out of the room to a secure area.
The client is removed from the immediate physical threat of fire and smoke.
Life safety is the absolute first priority in any emergency. The Rescue phase of the RACE protocol dictates moving individuals in direct danger before taking any other action.
2
Activate the facility's emergency fire alarm system.
Emergency services and the facility's internal response teams are notified.
Once immediate life safety is secured, the Alarm phase ensures that broader help is on the way and other staff can begin systematically responding.
3
Close the door to the client's room to contain the smoke.
The fire's oxygen supply is limited, and toxic smoke is prevented from entering the hallway.
The Confine phase isolates the hazard, protecting the rest of the unit and allowing more time for a safe facility-wide response if needed.
4
Discharge a fire extinguisher at the base of the flames.
The small fire is suppressed or put out entirely.
The Extinguish phase is only attempted after all life safety, notification, and containment measures are complete, and only if it is safe to do so.

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RACE Fire Safety Protocol
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