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August 21, 2026 Safe and Effective Care Environment

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Safe and Effective Care Environment QID 205

In case of a fire in a healthcare facility, what is the correct sequence of actions a nurse should follow?

  1. Start evacuating all patients regardless of their condition.

  2. Open windows to let the smoke out.

  3. Correct answer Follow the RACE protocol: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate.

  4. Immediately attempt to extinguish the fire before doing anything else.

Rationale

The RACE protocol is a standard procedure in healthcare settings for responding to a fire: Rescue anyone in immediate danger, Alarm by activating the fire alarm, Confine the fire by closing doors and windows, and Extinguish/Evacuate as directed by emergency personnel.

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