In a long-term care facility, an elderly patient drops his burning cigarette into a trash can and starts a fire. A Type _____ fire extinguisher is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher for the nurse to use in this situation
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
A
Type A fire extinguishers are used for ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper, and plastic. A trash can fire would require a type A fire extinguisher. Type B fire extinguishers are used for flammable liquids such as gasoline, grease, paint, and anesthetic gas. Type C fire extinguishers are used for electrical fires. There is no Type D fire extinguisher.
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