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During your shift in an assisted living facility, you observe smoke coming from a resident's room and the fire alarm has not yet activated. What is your very first action following the RACE acronym for fire safety?
The 'R' in RACE stands for Rescue. Your immediate priority is always to remove anyone in immediate danger. Only after rescuing individuals should you activate t
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Question: During your shift in an assisted living facility, you observe smoke coming from a resident's room and the fire alarm has not yet activated. What is your very first action following the RACE acronym for fire safety?
Answer options:
- Activate the fire alarm system.
- Attempt to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher. ✅ Clear residents from the immediate area.
- Close the door to the resident's room.
Correct answer: Clear residents from the immediate area.
Explanation: The 'R' in RACE stands for Rescue. Your immediate priority is always to remove anyone in immediate danger. Only after rescuing individuals should you activate the alarm, contain the fire, and extinguish if safe.
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