Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1077 of 1700

In the RACE steps for a fire, what is the A step?

  1. Attack the fire with water
  2. Assess the residents for injury
  3. Alert the family members
  4. Sound the alarm or call 911
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Correct answer: Sound the alarm or call 911

Pull the nearest fire alarm or call 911 so help comes quickly.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026