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In the fire response RACE, what does the first step, R, mean?
- A.Run to find the fire extinguisher on another floor
- B.Record the time the alarm was first heard by staff
- C.Rescue residents who are in immediate danger
- D.Roll all fire hoses out into the main hallway area
Correct answer
C. Rescue residents who are in immediate danger
Why
RACE starts with rescuing anyone in immediate danger, then Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish or Evacuate. Equipment and paperwork never come before people's safety.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Emergency Care: Fire Safety · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-144).