Phlebotomy Technician

Category - OSHA & Infection Control

Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is taking a shortcut to the lab, through the hospital basement area. He smells smoke and discovers a small fire smoldering in a maintenance area. Remembering RACE, what does Phil do?
  1. Phil runs to the nearest exit.
  2. Run, And, Call out to, Everyone.
  3. Respond, Alert, Confine, Extinguish.
  4. Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
Explanation
Answer: D - RACE-Rescue, Alert, Confine, and Extinguish-is the procedure to follow if a fire is discovered.
• Rescue: Rescue (or remove) patients and self from the area.
• Alert: Pull fire alarm, call designated emergency number.
• Confine: Close doors, windows.
Extinguish: Use fire extinguisher on small fires.
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