Ati pn management 2023 retake
Ati pn management 2023 retake ( 48 Questions)
A nurse is assisting in a client education class for fire safety in the home. Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Smoke alarm batteries should be changed at least once a year, not every 2 years, so this statement reflects a misunderstanding of fire safety recommendations.
Spraying the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire is the correct technique for using a fire extinguisher, indicating the client understands proper fire safety.
Attempting to extinguish a fire before calling the fire department can be dangerous; the client should call for help first if the fire is large or spreading.
A Class A extinguisher is suitable for ordinary combustibles like wood and paper, but for electrical fires, a Class C extinguisher should be used, indicating a misunderstanding of fire extinguisher types.
A. Smoke alarm batteries should be changed at least once a year, not every 2 years, so this statement reflects a misunderstanding of fire safety recommendations.
B. Spraying the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire is the correct technique for using a fire extinguisher, indicating the client understands proper fire safety.
C. Attempting to extinguish a fire before calling the fire department can be dangerous; the client should call for help first if the fire is large or spreading.
D. A Class A extinguisher is suitable for ordinary combustibles like wood and paper, but for electrical fires, a Class C extinguisher should be used, indicating a misunderstanding of fire extinguisher types.