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Using the PASS method for a fire extinguisher, what does the A stand for?
- A.Activate the building alarm a second time
- B.Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
- C.Aim the spray at the very top of the flames
- D.Announce to residents that a fire has started
Correct answer
B. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
Why
PASS is Pull, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze, and Sweep. Aiming at the base attacks the fuel; aiming at flame tops wastes the extinguisher.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Emergency Care: Fire Safety · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-145).