Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1078 of 1700
In the RACE steps for a fire, what is the E step?
- Escort visitors out before you do anything else
- Extinguish a small fire, or evacuate
- Explain the fire to nearby residents
- Empty the room of all furniture
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Correct answer: Extinguish a small fire, or evacuate
A small fire can be put out with an extinguisher. If it cannot be put out, move everyone away.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026