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.
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.
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