Fire Fire
This acronym is commonly used to remember the basic steps for responding to a fire.
RACE
In this position, the patient lies flat on their back with the face upward.
supine
In RACE, the "R" stands for this.
rescue
This position places the patient sitting upright at a 90 degree angle, commonly used to make breathing easier.
high fowlers
In the PASS method for using a fire extinguisher, this letter means to direct the nozzle toward the base of the fire.
sweep
In this position, the patient lies on their left side with the upper leg flexed forward
Sim s
B
A patient is placed on the right side with the right arm positioned appropriately and the left leg supported. What general position is being described?
right lateral
What is the first step when discovering a fire that every healthcare worker must do
remain calm
In this position, the patient lies on the abdomen with the head turned to one side.
prone
You are helping a 200-pound patient who is weak and unsteady get from the bed to a wheelchair. Your coworker says, "I'll just lift him myself." What is wrong with this plan, and what should you do instead?