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c0205847 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The home health nurse is caring for a patient in the home who is using an electrical infusion device. While visiting the patient, the nurse smells smoke and notices an electrical fire started by this device.

The nurse uses the fire extinguisher and fights the fire when (Select all that apply.)
a. All occupants have left the home.
b. Fire department has been called.
c. Fire is confined to one room.
d. An exit route is available.
e. The correct extinguisher is available.
f. The nurse thinks she can use the fire extinguisher.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. The unit has been notified of a fire on an adjacent wing of the hospital. The nurse quickly formulates a plan to keep the patients safe. Which of the following should the nurse implement?

(Select all that apply.)
a. Close all doors.
b. Note evacuation routes.
c. Note oxygen shut-offs.
d. Await direction from the fire department.
e. Evacuate everyone from the building.
f. Review Stop, drop, and roll with the nursing staff.

Jossy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
In a home setting, if the nurse is present during a fire, she first should remove all occupants and then should call the fire department by dialing 911. If the fire is smallnot confined to just one room (this could be too large for the fire extinguisher), if the correct extinguisher is available, and if the nurse knows (not thinks) that she can use it, the nurse may attempt to extinguish the fire. Utilize PASS (Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze the handles, Sweep area from side to side) to activate the extinguisher.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Closing all doors helps to contain smoke and fire. Noting the evacuation routes and oxygen shut-offs is important in case the direction to evacuate comes from established channels. Evacuation from the building is determined by the established chain of command or the fire department. Evacuation is done only when necessary. Review of stop, drop, and roll, although important, is not a priority at this time.