During a mock training session, student nurses are taught the acronym "PASS" to be followed during a fire. What does "A" stand for?
A) Activate the pin on the fire extinguisher.
B) Aim at the base of the fire, near the edge.
C) Call for assistance with the fire extinguisher.
D) Aim and squeeze the handles together.
B
Feedback:
PASS: Pull the pin (on the fire extinguisher). Aim at the base of the fire, near the edge. Squeeze the handles together. Sweep across the base of the fire, with a back and forth motion.
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