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When educating a patient on the use of a fire extinguisher, what acronym should the nurse teach to remember the steps?
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Correct answer PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side.
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FIRE: Find, Ignite, Release, Extinguish.
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STOP: Stop, Trigger, Observe, Press.
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SAFE: Secure, Aim, Fire, Exit.
Rationale
The acronym PASS is a widely used method to remember the steps of using a fire extinguisher: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep the nozzle side to side.
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