Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1079 of 1700
In the PASS method for a fire extinguisher, what does the P mean?
- Push the handle
- Pull the pin
- Point at the smoke
- Place it on the floor
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Correct answer: Pull the pin
You pull the pin first, then aim, squeeze, and sweep.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026