ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client smoking in his bathroom has dropped a cigarette butt into wastepaper basket, which begins to smolder. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Activate the fire alarm. This is the priority because it alerts everyone in the facility to the potential fire hazard, ensuring a quick evacuation and summoning professional help. Moving clients nearby (
B) is important but should come after alerting others. Closing fire doors (
C) can help contain the fire but is not as urgent as alerting everyone. Using a fire extinguisher (
D) could be risky if the fire spreads rapidly, so it's not the priority.
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