In the event of a fire in a hospital, which of the following might be necessary?
1. Provide supplemental oxygen to patients who require it.
2. Shut off oxygen zone valves to the affected area.
3. Shut off the main oxygen valve.
4. Check oxygen line pressure.
a. 3 c. 2 and 4
b. 1 and 2 d. 3 and 4
ANS: B
In case of fire, affected zones can be isolated, thus preventing the problem from spreading to other areas of the hospital. And always remember patient safety in terms of applying the appro-priate oxygen to each patient.
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