Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
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A nurse is making a home visit when a fire starts in the clientÔÇÖs kitchen trash can. The client has a fire extinguisher. The nurse should take which actions to properly operate the fire extinguisher? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,D,E
Rationale
Using the PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep), the nurse should pull the pin, aim at the fireÔÇÖs base, squeeze the handle, and sweep side to side to extinguish the fire. Shaking the canister is not required and may delay response.