State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Practice Exam

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In the event of a fire in a resident’s room, what should be your first action?

  1. Move the resident to a safe place

  2. Activate the alarm, if it hasn't been sounded

  3. Contain the fire by closing doors and windows

  4. Extinguish the fire if possible using the fire extinguisher

The correct answer is: Move the resident to a safe place

The most appropriate first action in the event of a fire in a resident's room is to move the resident to a safe place. Ensuring the safety of residents is the primary concern in any emergency situation, especially a fire. The immediate priority is to assess the safety of the individuals in the room and help them to a safe area away from the danger of smoke and flames. Once the resident is safe, other actions can be taken such as activating the fire alarm or attempting to contain the fire. However, the safety of residents comes first. It's also important to note that while extinguishing the fire may seem like a priority, doing so without first ensuring the residents' safety could risk lives. Therefore, the first action must always focus on safeguarding the residents in care.