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?
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.