What should a CNA do in case of a fire in the facility?

What should a CNA do in case of a fire in the facility?

• A. Sound the alarm, follow the RACE or PASS protocol taught by the facility, move residents to safety if possible, and never use elevators during a fire.
• B. Evacuate immediately without alarm.
• C. Use elevator to evacuate quickly.
• D. Wait for nurse to give permission.

Answer: (A)

In a fire, the priority is to protect residents by acting quickly and following the facility’s fire response plan, such as RACE or PASS. This means rescuing anyone in immediate danger if it can be done safely, activating the alarm to alert others, containing the fire by closing doors to limit spread, and extinguishing only if you’ve been trained and it’s safe to do so. Move residents to safety if possible, prioritizing those who cannot move themselves, and evacuate to a safe area or outside using designated routes. Never use elevators during a fire because shafts can flood with smoke, power may fail, and people can become trapped. Call for assistance and follow instructions from the nurse or incident command rather than waiting for permission—acting promptly reduces risk to residents and staff.

In a fire, the priority is to protect residents by acting quickly and following the facility’s fire response plan, such as RACE or PASS. This means rescuing anyone in immediate danger if it can be done safely, activating the alarm to alert others, containing the fire by closing doors to limit spread, and extinguishing only if you’ve been trained and it’s safe to do so. Move residents to safety if possible, prioritizing those who cannot move themselves, and evacuate to a safe area or outside using designated routes. Never use elevators during a fire because shafts can flood with smoke, power may fail, and people can become trapped. Call for assistance and follow instructions from the nurse or incident command rather than waiting for permission—acting promptly reduces risk to residents and staff.